Santa Clara Co. Jail Deputy Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling Meth to Inmates

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own on suspicion of smuggling drugs to inmates, authorities announced today.

Mayra Rios. (Photo via Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office)

Mayra Rios, a 35-year-old Antioch resident and correctional deputy, is being held in lieu of a $1 million bail at the Main Jail on charges that she brought methamphetamine into the Elmwood Correctional Facility.

Her arrest comes after a two-month investigation revealed the jailer’s involvement in a smuggling ring, according to Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Deputy Jessica Gabaldon.

Sheriff’s Office investigators asked a magistrate to set a higher bail amount based her access to funds, former position of authority and influence and flight risk.

5 Comments

  1. One more of the criminal law enforcement in this county. This facility is number one on corruption. Other situations have been deputies having sexual relations with inmates…there are no secrets in this world…sooner…later…we know.

  2. One more!!!
    The DA Victor Chen should be on that long list,along with Waltrip his dirty , dirty assistant.
    Maybe one of the dirtiest Team players in Santa Clara County.. The witness leading, false presentation of evidence, Creating and manufacturing evidence and presenting it to a jury is real.. Just To stake years for his career FAKE career goals.,.

  3. .> Her arrest comes after a two-month investigation revealed the jailer’s involvement in a smuggling ring, according to Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Deputy Jessica Gabaldon.

    Who did the investigation?

    Did the Sheriff’s Office investigate itself?

    Are they sure they found all the bad behaviors?

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