Office of Inspector General investigators arrest man allegedly trying to smuggle food to prisoner

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Published: Jul. 5, 2024 at 2:44 PM CDT

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Walker County Sheriff’s Office and The Office of the Inspector General investigators arrested Kristopher Cline on June 20.

Cline was arrested for allegedly trying to bring prohibited items into a correctional facility and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

According to the TDCJ, investigators and officers noticed Cline parked next to the Ellis Unit Hog Barn for an extended period of time and arrested him.

After, officers found two pounds of pipe tobacco, two Geek Bar Vape Pens, 16 packages of Bugler wrapping papers, one Whataburger ketchup bottle, one mayonnaise bottle, one mustard bottle, two packages of Doritos and two packages of hamburger buns.

Investigators said Cline admitted he was in the area trying to drop the food off for his friend inside the Ellis Unit.