Federal prison camp guard allegedly allows sex,drugs,etc.

Department of Justice photo

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

​A Linton man is facing multiple charges following an  investigation at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute -- where officials allege he took bribes to allow prisoners to escape the prison grounds, have sex on prison property  and introduce contraband into the prison  in exchange for cash and other items. 

The now- former Bureau of Prisons correctional officer of 10 years,  Leon Perry III,  41, was arrested today (no relation to this reporter.)  He was indicted on several charges including: conspiracy for an officer to permit escape, conspiracy to bribe public officials, officer permitting escape, public official accepting a bribe and providing contraband in a prison.

According to a Southern District of Indiana press release today, Perry's alleged "elaborate scheme" was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General and the BOP Special Investigative Services. If convicted on all 15 counts, he faces 15 years in prison.

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Minkler/ Department of Justice photo

“Mr. Perry put the safety and welfare of the inmates, correctional officers, the institution and the entire Terre Haute community in jeopardy by allowing this to occur,”    US Attorney Josh Minkler stated in the press release. “He allowed greed and power to betray the confidence we place in prison officials.”

​Public Information Officer Tim Horty explained that Perry agreed to be at a different part of the facility grounds when inmates left the facility and went with women to hotels in the nearby Terre Haute, Indiana area. 

"In exchange for the agreement, Perry accepted cash bribes.  It is further alleged that Perry accepted bribes, including cash and prescription medication, to allow prisoners to have sex with unauthorized visitors on prison grounds.  It is also alleged that Perry accepted bribes in exchange for allowing contraband into the Camp; including cellular telephones, controlled substances and alcohol," Horty said.

Perry reportedly worked as the Reservation Patrol Officer at the Federal Prison Camp, whose responsibilities included patrolling the prison grounds to prevent and stop any escape attempts. Part of his responsibilties included challenging unauthorized vehicles or persons who are on the grounds and maintaining overall security of the facility.