From Amarillo, Texas: A former correctional officer is facing charges. She allegedly brought a small amount of marijuana into a prison. The substance was found in her purse during a search of her car.

A green leafy substance was discovered in a heat-sealed bag and tested positive for marijuana. The officer was arrested and booked into jail for bringing a prohibited substance into the facility. The total weight of the substance was nearly half a gram.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the date of the officer's arrest and the specific charges she faces.