Two Forest County Correctional Officers and a spouse of one of them have been arrested on numerous state and federal charges.
District Attorney Charles Simino and Sheriff John Dennee report the arrest of Jeanie Pitts and Melvin Donek, both employed as jailers and Pitts' husband Richard.
Sheriff Dennee says his office began an investigation several months ago, along with state investigators. Due to a conflict of interest, Dennee says outside investigators were called in. Monday numerous search warrants were executed in two other northeastern Wisconsin counties along with Forest county. Federal ATF agents also were involved.
Anticipated charges include theft; receiving stolen property; soliciting forgery; delivery of articles to inmates; and misconduct in office.
Individuals arrested in Brown and Oconto counties face a range of state and federal charges.
The Forest county inmates are being held in Marinette county.
