Felony charges were filed against two inmates at James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) in Helena on March 1. The charges involve contraband brought into the prison.

Dermaine L. Arnett, 38, has been charged with conspiracy. This felony charge is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

Court records show on Aug. 1, 2021, Jerry Silas and Skylar Aguero were arrested for conspiring to introduce contraband into JCCC. Silas was found in possession of cellular phones and tobacco that he intended to throw over the fence at JCCC, and Aguero was paid to dri...