A prison officer facing charges allegedly involved in inappropriate behavior with an inmate inside a prayer room was revealed to have had a sexual relationship with a different prisoner, according to court proceedings.
Isabelle Dale, 23, is accused of engaging in an intimate connection with convicted felon Shahid Sharif at HMP Coldingley in Surrey, with two other prisoners acting as lookouts. During the incident, Dale and Sharif left the prayer room, and Dale was observed adjusting her clothing, as noted by jurors at Southwark Crown Court.
Evidence presented by Prosecutor Kieran Brand included a message from Sharif found on Dale’s phone post-arrest, expressing satisfaction with their encounter. Moreover, text messages retrieved from Dale’s phone indicated a similar sexual relationship with another inmate named Connor Money, referred to as “Con” in the messages.
The court heard details of the text exchanges, with Miss Dale mentioning watching a documentary on prisoner-staff interactions and engaging in explicit conversations with Money. The prosecution further highlighted Dale’s communication with two additional prisoners through unauthorized cell phones.
In addition to the alleged relationship with Sharif, Dale is accused of collaborating with him to smuggle synthetic cannabis into HMP Swaleside in Kent. Prosecutors claim Dale managed Sharif’s drug-dealing activities and collected drugs from an associate in Brighton. Police discovered drug-related items in Dale’s vehicle, along with an engagement ring purportedly bought by Sharif.
The court learned that Dale joined the prison service in September 2021 and was informed of the anti-corruption policies in place. Mr. Brand described an incident where Dale and Sharif were seen entering a multi-faith room together, suggesting illicit activities took place.
Further investigation found explicit messages from Sharif on Dale’s phone, and Dale visited Sharif multiple times in HMP Swaleside. The prosecution highlighted Dale’s sending of flirty images via the prison system and transferring money to Sharif while employed as a prison officer.
Following Dale’s arrest, incriminating evidence was discovered, including items used to conceal contraband and sentimental items linking her to Sharif. The trial continues, with Dale denying charges of misconduct in a public office and conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison. Sallis, another individual involved, also denies conspiracy charges related to prohibited items.
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