Hancock State Prison officer arrested with contraband

Landau is charged with violation of oath of office and items prohibited for inmate possession without warden's authorization.

January 18, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –An officer at Hancock State Prison is charged after the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) says she reported to work with contraband.

Officer Jehan Landau was arrested on January 8 when GDC says she showed up at work with one pair of white socks, one pair of men’s underwear, one pair of multi-colored shorts and a sweatshirt.

Landau is charged with violation of oath of office and items prohibited for inmate possession without warden’s authorization.