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Contraband at jail leads to arrests
| Article published on Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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CLEARWATER - A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Criminal Justice Specialist was arrested when he arrived for work about 8:30 a.m. June 18 for introducing contraband into the Pinellas County jail for an inmate.
Detectives assigned to the Narcotics Unit began their investigation in early June as a result of a tip, according to a report from the sheriff’s office.
Detectives Brian McClymont, 24, who received phone calls to his personal cell from the inmate identified as 37-year-old Henry Holliness, 37. The report said McClymont also had personal contact with the inmate at the jail.
During those contacts, arrangements allegedly were made for McClymont to meet another individual outside the jail, pick up a package and deliver it to Holliness.
According to investigators, the delivered package contained contraband including tobacco and marijuana. Detectives said the package was delivered into the jail on or about May 25.
McClymont allegedly received payment initially of $400 to pick up the package and received an additional $200 once the delivery was made, the report said, and Holliness subsequently began selling the contraband at the jail.
McClymont was arrested for introduction of contraband into a correctional facility; misuse of public office - unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior; misuse of public office - official misconduct; and possession of a controlled substance.
Holliness was arrested for introduction of contraband; and bribery.
McClymont resigned from his position on June 18 following his arrest. He was booked into the jail where he was being held in lieu of bonds totaling $17,000. McClymont has worked for the sheriff’s office since March 19, 2007.
Holliness was booked into the Pinellas County jail on Jan. 16, 2007 on charges home invasion robbery, kidnapping and violation of parole charges from Okaloosa County, including burglary, kidnapping, armed robbery and burglary to dwelling. Additional charges of introduction of contraband and bribery will be added to arrest record, the report said.
The investigation continues.
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Article published on Thursday, June 18, 2009
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