ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A now-former Alamance County detention officer is facing charges for allegedly having sex with an inmate and supplying him with contraband, according to the sheriff's office.

In September 2024, detention center investigators became aware of the possible presence of contraband and narcotics within the facility and identified two suspects.

On Wednesday, a search warrant was served at the home of one of the suspects, ACSO detention officer Alberta Marie Hamm.

Hamm and the inmate were arrested following the investigation.

Hamm, 40, of Burlington, was charged with the following: • One count of felony sex act, government institution employee • One count of felony possession of a controlled substance on jail premise • One count of felony possession with in

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