In a significant development at the Oneida County Correctional Facility, a corrections officer and an inmate have been arrested following an investigation into the smuggling of contraband. The investigation, which began in late August 2026, was initiated by officers from the Jail Intelligence Unit, who uncovered evidence suggesting that contraband was being introduced into the facility by a member of the staff.
On September 18, 2026, Teresa Crim, a 29-year-old corrections officer from Ilion, was taken into custody. She faces several serious charges, including one count of Official Misconduct, a class A misdemeanor, one count of Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree, also a class A misdemeanor, and one count of Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree, classified as a class B misdemeanor. Following her arrest, Crim has been suspended from her position, and the process for her termination is currently underway. Crim joined the Oneida County Correctional Facility as a corrections officer in 2023.
Subsequently, on September 21, 2026, charges were filed against the inmate involved in the case, identified as Johnathan Franklin, a 28-year-old resident of Utica. Franklin is facing one count of Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree and one count of Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree. Due to his current incarceration status, Franklin is set to be arraigned in CAP Court at a later date.
This incident raises serious concerns about security and the integrity of correctional facilities, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in preventing contraband from entering jails and prisons. The investigation underscores the importance of vigilance among corrections staff to maintain a safe and secure environment for both inmates and staff members.
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