For the second time in as many years, a Putnamville Correctional Facility employee has found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Shannon Haney, 55, Cloverdale, is facing three felonies in connection with bringing drugs to an inmate within the facility.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Haney trafficked 280 orange film like strips that tested positive for Buprenorphine into the facility with the intent to give them to Arthur Shaffner, an inmate in the facility.
Haney told investigators she was trafficking the drugs because she needed the money and she would meet with other people at the Greencastle Walmart to secure the drugs. According to court documents, an investigative team noticed patterns during Haney's visits, where they noted she would bring Suboxone and paper treated with synthetic cannabinoids into the prison beneath her clothing and go to the restroom with a folder and remove the hidden drugs. She would then call Shaffner into her office to hand the folder to him.
Last month, she was confronted by investigators, who noted she had an envelope with three packages wrapped in plastic wrap with orange items inside them.
She told investigators she had another package at her Cloverdale home, which was found in a bedroom cabinet after police searched the residence.
Last year, Haney was recognized as the facility's Non-Custody Employee of the Month.
In a post on Facebook, officials said, "Shannon consistently shines with great teamwork, a wonderful attitude and always goes above and beyond in her daily duties. We are so lucky to have her!"
Haney was charged with a Level 5 felony charge of trafficking with an inmate, a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a Level 6 felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. She was released on her own recognizance, however, she has to report to Putnam County Adult Probation weekly.
She is due back in court June 3 at 9 a.m.
Indiana Pork and Indiana Beef donate State Fair food to support flood-ravaged communities
Parke County native enjoys success with latest business endeavor
IDEM reminds residents to sort and safely dispose of flood debris
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Indiana law enforcement to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day
Gov. Braun assesses flood damage, takes additional action to help recovery
Indiana State Fair "Taste of the Fair" presented by Pepsi announces 2026 winners
Indiana Agriculture and Technology School featured at recent Rockville Rotary meeting
Dwight Ashley joins Rockville Rotary
Greencastle Music Fest is this weekend
Little Italy Festival is right around the corner
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Driver charged after spotted by officer speeding and driving recklessly
Gov. Braun requests Presidential Emergency Declaration following this week's severe weather
INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue
