Coastal State Prison employee arrested, charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Coastal State Prison employee was arrested and charged Monday.

27-year-old Michael Shawn Cole was charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent, giving to or possession by inmates prohibited items and violation of oath by public officer.
Stick with WTOC as we learn more.
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