Two Philadelphia Officers Arrested for Smuggling

Two correctional officers from Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, Roderick Price (41) and Christina Ingram (23), were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly running separate contraband smuggling operations, including drugs and cell phones, into the facility. District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that both officers face multiple charges, including corrupt organization and criminal conspiracy, stemming from a broader investigation linked to a gun violence case. Investigators found the officers were receiving payments from inmates and their families for smuggling items like Suboxone, cell phones, and other contraband, which compromised the safety and integrity of the prison system. Krasner condemned their actions as creating a culture of lawlessness within the facility, while Prison Commissioner Michael Resnick emphasized the need for integrity among correctional staff. Union representatives described the officers as