BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN
News Editor
Three correctional officers have been arrested for allegedly taking money from families and girlfriends of Calhoun Correctional Institution inmates in exchange for protection, special treatment and contraband.
Colonel Sammy John McAlpin, 43, of Sneads, Officer Stephen Pickron, 34, and Officer Nicholas Hansford, 24, both of Blountstown, have all been charged with unlawful compensation for official behavior. McAlpin has also been charged with official misconduct.
According to the arrest affidavit, numerous cash transfers to the CaCI officers were made through Western Union during 2010 and 2011. McAlpin, who served as chief of security at CaCI, allegedly orchestrated the scheme.
The investigation began after the husband of a former correctional officer discovered an estimated 40 letters at his home written to his wife by a CaCI inmate. Not only did the letters suggest a staff-offender relationship, but also referenced illegal activity going on at the institution. One of the letters referred to the inmate paying Col. "Big Daddy" McAlpin $500 for protection and the use of a cell phone.
Several thousand dollars were allegedly exchanged during the scheme.
The three officers were booked into the Calhoun County Jail Wednesday and have all been given a conditional release. More details on this case in next week's print edition.
NEWS ALERT: Three Officers Arrested in CaCI Scheme
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09/27/12 at 03:31 PM
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These are only the tip of the problems at CaCI that were reported over a year ago. Why did it take so long to surface and why were the officers that reported it forced to resign? The list will include others that are still wearing the badge. Florida corrections has always been corrupt and until the people of Florida demand outside investigation it always will. Some people report the news yet a good reporter would search for it.
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Anonymous
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09/28/12 at 03:00 PM
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hey the one was having sex with a inmate and was fired. also the inspector at the time hid most of the letter at the time and the husband took them back to the new inspector. i know because i work there.
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Honest staff member...
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09/28/12 at 07:15 PM
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Dig deep, for the corruption is very deep,and very high up......STATE WIDE.
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Anonymous
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09/28/12 at 10:09 PM
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Ha, there was alot of stuff that was reported over 2 years ago, to the old and new inspectors. Nothing was done until now? And good officers were forced out that reported these incidents, but bad officers given the chance to retire or move to another job. Other officers should be upset, upset that their life's were put in danger by these folks for money! I hope that they get a bunk and a new blue suit, that's what they should get for failure to up hold the Oath and law!!
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10/03/12 at 08:16 PM
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It is bad what these guys done no doubt...have people ever stopped to think that Hey they made a mistake ...people make mistakes all yhe time...they will get their punishment and move on with their life...aint nobody perfect...and what about the female officer that was having the affair with the inmate...why wasnt her name in the papers to be humiliated ...in my book she is no different than the fellas in this article...make sure your iwn closet is clean before you cast judgment on others! !!!
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10/06/12 at 04:32 PM
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I totally agree. How is it posted on the county record website last week about the female officer(Angela Brown) and it not be posted in this weeks paper? Is it because her husband is an Asst. Warden of a not to distant prison? Totally biased reporting by this newspaper.