Caddo Correctional Deputy Arrested for Smuggling Contraband

A Deputy at the Caddo Correctional Center has been arrested for smuggling contraband in to the facility.

30 year-old Cardell S. Edwards, had been on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation in to allegations that she had brought contraband to CCC inmates while on duty. Edwards was employed by Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office since 2022.

Yesterday, Edwards was arrested at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Detective's Office after an investigation and interview.

Edwards is facing one count of malfeasance in office and one count of bringing contraband into or out of a penal institution. She has been booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on the aforementioned charges, with a $2,500 bond set for each charge.

Edwards is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.