Problems stem from the age of the facility itself (constructed in 1987 with apparently little renovation since), as well as from a lack of proper maintenance. “I’ve been in multiple ASUs/SHUs and this is by far the worst one” –Anon.Ĭonditions at RJD are poor to the point of constituting a danger to the mental and physical health of the prisoners forced to endure them. “Your article on the ‘Donovan’s Ad-Seg’ medical was 100% true!! It’s unbelievable what goes on in here!! So many rule violations – unsafe for mental health inmates…unbelievable what this place gets away with! Medical facility!! My foot!!” – Anon This has to be the oldest place I’ve been to. While these kinds of reports are sadly indicative of the general state of affairs in prisons throughout the US, the disturbing number of letters we have received corroborating heinous staff misconduct and dangerously poor facilities single RJD out as one of the worst prisons currently operating in California. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. The FBI encourages the public to report allegations of public corruption to our hotline at (877) NO-BRIBE (662-7423).Īnibal Navarro Age 43 Chula Vista, CaliforniaĬonspiracy to Distribute Illegal Narcotics – Title 21, U.S.C., Sections 841(a) and 846 īribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds – Title 18, U.S.C.Over the past 12 months, Prison Focus has received a multitude of reports concerning the inhumane conditions, improper staff behavior, and abusive mistreatment of prisoners at Richard J. “Today’s sentence hopefully sends a message to any government employee considering using their position of authority to further their own interests and enrich themselves – the FBI will continue to work diligently to root out public corruption at all levels.” “Anibal Navarro abused his position and betrayed his oath as a Corrections Officer to further a conspiracy which included smuggling dangerous drugs and cell phones into our state prison system, allowing inmates to continue their criminal enterprise even while incarcerated,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Suzanne Turner. Today’s sentence demonstrates that the significant consequences far outweigh any financial gain for those who abuse their positions of trust.” Grossman thanked the prosecution team, the FBI, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Internal Affairs, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Investigative Service Unit and the United States Postal Service – Inspector Service, for their excellent work on this case. Additionally, cell phones inside a prison allow inmates to coordinate other illegal acts, like smuggling drugs, fraud, and even violence. “Former Officer Navarro personally profited from creating a dangerous environment in the prison by smuggling in extremely harmful and addictive narcotics. “Corrections Officers are charged with the responsibility of keeping the public, inmates, and other prison staff safe,” said U.S. The smuggled phones were used to coordinate criminal activity both inside and outside Donovan. Over 500 grams of methamphetamine, heroin, cell phones, and other contraband were smuggled into Donovan through Navarro at Gomez’s direction while he was incarcerated elsewhere. Gomez continued to lead the conspiracy for over two years, even after he was transferred out of Donovan to another prison. Navarro was paid between $1,000 and $2,000 each time he smuggled contraband into the prison. Gomez approached Navarro while Gomez was an inmate at Donovan, offering him an avenue to make extra money that Gomez knew Navarro needed. Gomez directed those inmates to receive the contraband and deliver it to still other inmates within the prison. Gomez arranged for individuals outside of prison to smuggle contraband into Donovan prison and deliver drugs and cell phones to various inmates through Navarro. One of Navarro’s co-conspirators, prison inmate Martin Gomez, organized and directed the other participants, including Navarro, from his cell in California state prisons in San Diego and Los Angeles. All the other defendants have pleaded guilty and been sentenced (case number 17cr446-AJB). Navarro pleaded guilty, admitting that he was part of a network of 12 individuals both inside and outside the prison that smuggled in contraband and illegal narcotics. Donovan Correctional Facility, was sentenced in federal court today to 37 months in prison for smuggling methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and cell phones into state prison. SAN DIEGO – Anibal Navarro, a former corrections officer at Richard J.
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