Former Federal Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges
A former federal corrections officer, Antonio Ray Ramirez of Susanville, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and heroin while employed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Herlong.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 6, 2026 —
Antonio Ray Ramirez, a former federal corrections officer residing in Susanville, has entered a guilty plea in connection with charges of distributing methamphetamine and heroin. The offenses reportedly occurred while Ramirez was employed at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Herlong, California.
The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Ramirez’s guilty plea. Further details regarding the specific dates of the alleged distribution or the quantity of substances involved were not immediately available.
Ramirez’s employment at the FCI Herlong facility placed him in a position of authority within the federal prison system. The nature of the charges suggests a breach of trust and a violation of the duties associated with his role as a corrections officer.
The investigation and subsequent plea address the serious nature of drug trafficking within correctional facilities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is prosecuting the case. The specific court where the plea was entered was not specified in the provided information.
Sentencing information for Antonio Ray Ramirez has not yet been determined. Additional information regarding the proceedings is expected to be released as the case progresses through the legal system.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris D. Johnson on fox40.com, see more information here.
