Task Force Arrests Three for Delivering Contraband to Penitentiary

LINCOLN - The Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force has arrested three people after an investigation into contraband deliveries to the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Authorities say on Tuesday around 8:00 a.m., investigators arrested an 18-year-old after he was seen throwing a package over the wall of the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Two others believed to be involved, 22-year-old Lonique Nelson and 21-year-old Da’Rell Barfield were found in a car across the street.

The package contained tobacco, suspected K-2, and two cell phones.

All three were arrested for delivering contraband into the facility and delivery of a controlled substance.