Corrections Officer Accused Of Trying To Bring Drugs Into Prison

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — A New York State corrections officer was accused Friday of trying to bring drugs into a prison.

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force said Charlinea Ganzaroli, 23, was arrested and charged with third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree attempted promoting prison contraband and second-degree official misconduct, all felonies.

Authorities said the arrest was the result of an investigation into Ganzaroli, a current state corrections officer, trying to smuggle narcotics into a state Department of Corrections facility.

This investigation is ongoing, authorities said, and no further information will be released at this time.

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force said it encourages people to contact the Drug Tip Line by email or by calling 845-463-6040 to provide information on drug dealers in your communities.