While the contraband, which included 13 grams of marijuana, four packs of Newport cigarettes and two packs of 1.5 rolling papers, were delivered to the designated drop-off point outside the county jail in Jackson, they never made it to the inside, said Lieutenant M.D. DeLoatch Sr. of the Northampton County Sheriff's Office.

Newell, left, and Whitaker

The sheriff's office, DeLoatch said in a statement, learned Dwunta Devon Whitaker, 22, and Dashual Denise Newell, 22, were to deliver the contraband Tuesday.

Deputies set up surveillance around the jail and waited for the delivery, which occurred around 4:45 p.m. Deputies took both into custody.

Whitaker was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance on jail premises and felony aid and abet providing drugs to an inmate. He received a $14,000 secured bond and was scheduled for a first court appearance today.

Newell was charged with felony aid and abet providing drugs to an inmate. She received a $4,000 secured bond and was also schedule for a first appearance today.

DeLoatch said the sheriff's office continues to investigate the matter.

Sheriff Jack Smith in the statement commended the work of DeLoatch and Sergeant Patrick Jacobs as well as deputies, M. Walton, T. Worrells and D. Sheppard. He also commended Jackson Police Chief John Young.

“Our main objective is to keep our detention center as safe as possible,” the sheriff said in the statement. “The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping all illegal drugs and contraband out of our detention center. We are thankful that these drugs didn’t make it into our facility.”