Three Arrested for Attempted Contraband Delivery Near FCI Ashland
Three individuals were arrested by Boyd County Sheriff's Office deputies for attempting to deliver contraband near the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky.
Charleston Huntington, WV, October 8, 2026 —
BOYD COUNTY, KY – Deputies from the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office have arrested three individuals accused of attempting to deliver contraband near the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland. The arrests occurred in Boyd County, Kentucky.
According to information provided, the suspects were apprehended by deputies while reportedly engaged in the act of delivering contraband to the vicinity of the federal prison. Specific details regarding the nature of the contraband, the exact location of the attempt within Boyd County, or the identities of the arrested individuals were not immediately disclosed.
The Boyd County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released further information concerning the circumstances leading to the attempted delivery or the specific charges filed against the three arrestees. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Further updates are expected as the Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into this matter. The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland is a medium-security federal prison for male inmates.
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