NewsWTSP 10 Tampa BayMay 7, 2026Florida
Former Citrus County Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery
Former Citrus County correctional officer Dekarri Nixon has pleaded guilty to accepting a $4,000 bribe to smuggle a cellphone into the Citrus County Detention Facility. Nixon is one of eight individuals indicted following an 18-month federal investigation into a contraband smuggling ring involving staff, inmates, and outside associates.
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The guilty plea marks a significant development in a federal investigation into security breaches at the Citrus County Detention Facility, where staff members are accused of facilitating the entry of .
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Who's Mentioned
personDekarri Nixon“Former correctional officer who pleaded guilty to bribery.”personGreg Kehoe“Federal prosecutor overseeing the case.”locationCitrus County Detention Facility“The facility where the smuggling occurred.”personDavid Vincent“Sheriff who commented on the investigation into financial transactions.”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency that announced the indictment and plea.”personEric Glasser“Contributor to the news report.”