A Madison County Jail detention officer has been charged with multiple drug-related crimes after investigators say he planned to smuggle narcotics into the jail.

The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) has charged Tarmaine Edward Knight, 23, with conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime (distribution) and possession of marijuana, following an investigation.

According to Huntsville police, task force agents learned Knight planned to smuggle narcotics into the Madison County Jail while working as a detention officer.

Knight was taken into custody without incident in the 1200 block of Willowbrook Drive on Friday. Investigators say there is currently no evidence indicating Knight smuggled drugs into the jail at any time.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office cooperated with the investigation and assisted agents.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.