Smyrna, DE – The Delaware State Police, working alongside the Delaware Department of Correction, arrested Yesenia Martinez-Morales, a 27-year-old Wilmington resident, on felony drug charges after an investigation into official misconduct.
On Sunday, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit was called to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center at 1181 Paddock Road in Smyrna. The investigation, prompted by the Department of Correction, found that Correctional Officer Yesenia Martinez-Morales had smuggled approximately 5.82 grams of methamphetamines into the facility.
Terra Taylor, the Department of Correction Commissioner, emphasized the action taken to address this incident, highlighting a strong commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of correctional facilities.
Martinez-Morales was arrested by State Police Detectives and brought to Troop 2. She faced multiple charges, including Official Misconduct and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was released on a $3,500 unsecured bond after arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11.
