NH Prison Chef Charged With Drug Smuggling

(Berlin, NH) - Authorities have charged an employee at the Northern Correctional Facility in Berlin with bringing drugs into the prison.

49 year old Charles Hanson works as a chef at the prison.  State officials say Hanson attempted to bring a large amount of controlled drugs to inmates. The prison value of the drugs is estimated to be in excess of $67,000.

Hanson was charged with Delivery of Articles to Prisoners, a Class B Felony.

Other arrests are expected as the investigation continues.