Brooklyn Juvenile Center Staff Charged with Smuggling Contraband for Bribes

Five employees at Crossroads Juvenile Center face federal charges for endangering residents and staff by sneaking in weapons, drugs, and other illegal items.

• The accused staff members accepted bribes ranging from $2,000 to $20,000.
• Contraband included razor blades, marijuana, prescription pills, alcohol, and phone accessories.
• The smuggled items significantly destabilized the facility, endangering nearly 120 residents.
• The employees face up to five years in prison if convicted.
• The arrests highlight ongoing issues with contraband in New York City juvenile detention facilities.

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