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According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a federal grand jury has indicted Alita Stewart, 51, of Maryland, and Hugh Berry, 41, a federal inmate, on charges related to the provision and possession of contraband within a federal correctional facility. The indictment alleges that on or around August 17, 2025, Stewart attempted to provide Berry with a purple bundle containing marijuana. Berry, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution-Schuylkill in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, is charged with possession of contraband as an inmate.
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The investigation into these alleged offenses was a joint effort by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Service. Assistant United States Attorney Tatum R. Wilson is overseeing the prosecution of the case. If convicted, both Stewart and Berry face potential penalties under federal law, including up to five years of imprisonment, followed by a term of supervised release, and a fine. The final sentence in any criminal case is determined by a judge, taking into account federal sentencing statutes and guidelines. It is important to note that indictments are formal accusations, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain security and prevent illicit items from entering correctional institutions.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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