"Open Investigation" At Racine Prison Regarding Allegations Of Supervisor Having Sex With Inmate, Supplying Drugs

“Open Investigation” At Racine Prison Regarding Allegations Of Supervisor Having Sex With Inmate, Supplying Drugs

Racine Correctional Institution
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

KCE traveled to the Racine Correctional Institution, a Prison in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison system today. It was shift change. Jail staff were friendly and smiled at this author. Dozens of Officers were leaving, while dozens more were arriving. As the Officers started their shift, the women had clear, see-through purses placed on a table. They were searched as they arrived. There were signs in the parking lot and inside the main lobby warning of “zero tolerance” for drugs and sexual assaults. We were there to talk to Warden Jason D. Wells about just that – drugs and sexual assault. He didn’t come to talk to us or respond to repeated emails. We wanted to ask him about some serious allegations that were made about one of his supervisors. KCE received a tip that a supervisor with the prison was alleged to have had sexual contact with an inmate and brought contraband and drugs into the prison. After she was walked out, the inmate overdosed on drugs and nurses found K2 and a cellphone in his possession per our informant.

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Racine Correctional Institution Signs
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

We spoke with John Beard, the Director of Communications for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections who told us that “This matter is an open investigation, and DOC does not comment on open investigations.”

KCE also reached out the Racine County Sheriff’s office and spoke with the department’s public information officer, Lieutenant Michael Luell. He couldn’t confirm or deny the existence of an investigation but did tell us that “the Racine County Sheriff’s Office normally investigates criminal activity at the Racine Correctional Institution. Therefore, if there was an allegation consistent with your request, RASO would handle the investigation.”

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KCE is not naming the employee, because she hasn’t been criminally charged or arrested, but we did make phone contact with her. She confirmed the allegations made against her, but said “Not true” when asked if they were true.

This is a developing story and we will continue to follow.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

Aug 25, 2022 at 5:59 PM

This stuff happens more often than some people might think. Glad she was caught.

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Anonymous says:

Aug 30, 2022 at 9:20 PM

The last warden let people resign instead of pressing charges for bringing in flash drives and drugs and phones about time they are holding people accountable

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Anonymous says:

Aug 30, 2022 at 9:20 PM

The last warden let people resign instead of pressing charges for bringing in flash drives and drugs and phones about time they are holding people accountable

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