Suffolk Sheriff's Office Charges Two For Using Child to Pass Drugs, Contraband During Jail Visit

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. and Suffolk County Sheriff Office Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau recently announced charges on two individuals after a visitor allegedly conspired to pass drugs and contraband to an incarcerated individual using a six-year-old child. The charges come after Sheriff’s Office Internal Security investigated a promoting prison contraband attempt between incarcerated individual Kadeem Lewis and visitor Shanita Limehouse.

During a visit at the Riverhead Facility on January 14, 2023, Sheriff’s Office Investigators observed visitor Shanita Limehouse utilizing a six-year-old child to transfer contraband to Kadeem Lewis. Upon an interrogation and search of Lewis, K2 spice and matches were discovered. On March 2, 2023 Kadeem Lewis was charged on with promoting prison contraband first degree, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. On March 9, 2023 Shanita Limehouse was charged with promoting prison contraband first degree, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. Child Protective Services (CPS) was also notified of the incident.

Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. commends his staff for stopping drugs and other contraband from entering the Suffolk County Correctional Facility. “With this arrest, our Officers were not only able to stop contraband from entering our facility, they also protected the welfare of an innocent child who was exploited to commit this crime. Drugs inside the jail are worth ten times what they are on the streets -- making them even more dangerous and more likely to cause violent fights and medical emergencies. I commend our Investigators for their diligent work and dedication in keeping the staff and population of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities safe.”