Powell County jail food service employee accused of sexual misconduct toward inmate

Powell County jail food service employee accused of sexual misconduct toward inmate
Powell County jail food service employee accused of sexual misconduct toward inmate
STANTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — An employee of a food service partner for the Powell County Detention Center (PCDC) was arrested on Saturday morning for alleged inappropriate misconduct involving an inmate.

According to an arrest citation, Samantha Catron, of Hope, was allegedly captured on security camera video having deviant intercourse with an incarcerated person.

Jail staff posted on social media

Saturday that Kellwell Food Management, which Catron worked for, had been a trusted partner with the PCDC commissary since 1992.

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Catron was arrested just before 8 a.m. Saturday morning, according to jail staff.

“Our top priority is, and will always be, the safety and ethical treatment of our residents. This standard applies to our staff and any contractors who work inside our facility,” Jailer Teddy Lacy wrote.

Catron was reportedly lodged at the PCDC while waiting for transfer to another facility. She was charged with third-degree sodomy.

More information about the misconduct investigation will be released as it becomes available.


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