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Mom smuggles drugs into Nashville jail for teen son by hiding them in small child’s waistband, affidavit says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, 44, is alleged to have done this to deliver the items to her teenage son.
A Nashville woman faces charges related to bringing prohibited items into a juvenile facility. She is accused of hiding substances on a young child to get them past security. The woman, 44, is alleged to have done this to deliver the items to her teenage son.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources. A court review of her case is scheduled. The woman has been arrested and charged with specific offenses, including introducing contraband into a secure facility and a related minor offense.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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