Two Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detention deputies were arrested on Sept. 19 for allegedly conspiring and attempting to smuggle approximately 6 grams of fentanyl into the Stock Island jail.
According to the sheriff’s office, detention deputies Alex Caminero, 38, and James Gregory Gardner, 52, both conspired to traffic fentanyl into the jail. Gardner was additionally charged for smuggling contraband into a county detention facility. Caminero is facing charges for attempting to traffic fentanyl, unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior and use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
The arrests come following an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Caminero and Gardner were placed on administrative leave without pay pending a pre-termination hearing.
“I remain committed to keeping the public informed of every important event that happens at the Sheriff’s Office — both positive and negative,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay.
