HMCC Contraband Investigation Leads to Multiple Felony Charges

Three inmates at the Howard McLeod Correctional Center (HMCC) are facing felony charges following separate investigations into contraband cellular devices at the facility. The cases, filed in Atoka County District Court, highlight ongoing efforts by correctional staff and the ODOC Office of Inspector General (OIG) to curb the use of illegal electronics within the prison.

Midnight Headcount Leads to Discovery

Russell Lacey, 45, has been charged with possession of contraband in a penal institution, a Class D1 felony, following an incident during the early morning hours of November 3, 2024.