The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office announces the return of a 31 count indictment resulting in 56 charges against two individuals in connection with an investigation into the introduction of contraband into the Dyer County Jail.
The investigation began months ago when investigators and officers intercepted contraband entering the jail. That incident prompted an investigation which uncovered a scheme involving smuggling and distribution of Suboxone, a schedule III controlled substance within the jail facility.
At the time of the offenses, Douglas Deason was serving as an inmate trustee, and investigators determined that his girlfriend, Layla Moorman, was the outside source supplying the narcotics.
Douglas Deason faces 31 counts:
• 5 counts Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
• 5 counts Criminal Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Facility
• 5 counts Sale/Delivery of Schedule III (Suboxone)
• 5 counts Criminal Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Schedule III (Suboxone)
• 5 counts Money Laundering
• 5 counts Possession of Contraband (Schedule III Suboxone) in a Penal Facility
• 1 count Possession of Contraband in a Penal Facility (Telecommunication Device)
Layla Moorman faces 25 counts:
• 5 counts Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
• 5 counts Criminal Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Facility
• 5 counts Sale/Delivery of Schedule III (Suboxone)
• 5 counts Criminal Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Schedule III (Suboxone)
• 5 counts Money Laundering
Bond for each defendant has been set at $100,000.
The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to maintaining the integrity and security of our detention facility. Introducing narcotics or other contraband into a correctional facility endangers inmates, staff, and the broader community, and these offenses will be pursued and thoroughly investigated.