Lake Charles, LA –
Earlier this week Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received information in reference to a deputy who was possibly bringing contraband into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.
During the investigation it was learned CPSO Deputy Christopher T. Ryan, 28, Lake Charles, was bringing contraband in the CCC for inmates and receiving payments in exchange.
On August 13, after detectives spoke with Ryan he was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with malfeasance in office; and contraband in penal institutions prohibited. Judge Tony Fazzio set his bond at $150,000.
Prior to being terminated by Sheriff Guillory, Ryan worked as a correctional deputy and had been with the department for 1 year.
“We take accusations such as this extremely serious and acted swiftly, beginning an investigation, in response to the tip we received,” stated Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “As sheriff, it is my duty to uphold the highest standards of integrity within our department. When a deputy betrays the trust of this office and the community by engaging in criminal activity, there is no room for leniency. We will not tolerate any actions that compromise the safety and security of our facility, staff, or the public we serve. Our investigation is continuing to determine exactly what contraband was introduced into the facility as well as ensure no others are involved.”
Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) Detective Sabrina Hays is the lead investigator on this case.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.