CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Clayton County jail officer is facing charges after admitting he took a payment and attempted to sneak contraband into the county jail for an inmate.

What we know:

According to a warrantless arrest affidavit from the Clayton County Clerk of Court, Maurice Lechan Sanders is accused of violating his oath of office as a correctional officer.

Investigators say inmate Elijah Ali admitted he had his girlfriend text Sanders to coordinate what prohibited items to bring across the guard lines, including tobacco.

Text messages confirming the exchange were turned over to the criminal investigation division, and Sanders confirmed the messages came from his phone.

Deputies say Sanders had an assigned county vehicle, a black 2023 Chevrolet Bolt with a Georgia tag.

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