Richmond, VA – According to the statement, the 32-year-old defendant, later identified as Erica Morrow, was sentenced to 3 years in prison with 3 years suspended, including credit for time spent in confinement while awaiting trial.
The 32-year-old woman must show good behavior for a period of five years under the terms of her suspended sentence.
Morrow’s trial date was January 29 in Richmond County Circuit Court.
The date of the offense was June 1, 2022.
Cell phones are considered contraband in VADOC facilities.
Those found to be in violation of § 18.2-431.1 of the Code of Virginia, which prohibits both inmates from possessing cell phones and people without authorization from providing an inmate a cell phone, are guilty of a Class 6 felony.
The Virginia Department of Corrections continues to monitor the intake of contraband into its facilities, state officials say.
