A woman who was arrested during a visit to the Henry County Jail on an outstanding charge now faces felony drug charges after she allegedly smuggled drugs into the jail.

According to a release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Jennifer Nicole Swinney, 33, of Axton, came to the Henry County Jail on June 8 to take part in the jail’s inmate visitation. Deputies discovered that Swinney was wanted on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. The arresting deputy conducted a search of Swinney, and she was turned over to the jail staff. Swinney was placed into the jail population at approximately 10:30 a.m., the release stated.

At approximately 12:30 pm, the jail’s staff was made aware of a female inmate who was suffering from an apparent medical issue. Swinney was treated and released back to the jail, and a second female inmate was checked but required no medical treatment.

During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Swinney had concealed narcotics inside of a body cavity prior to being taken into custody by deputies, which were not detected by standard search procedures. After Swinney was placed into the jail population, she and two other inmates snorted the opiates, the release said.

Swinney has been charged with felony counts of possession of a schedule I substance, distribution of a schedule I substance, and possession of a chemical compound within a correctional facility.

Mikayla Jae Thomas, 25, of Collinsville, was charged with possession of a chemical compound within a correctional facility, also a felony.

Kimmarie Dawn Kennon, 24, of Bassett, was charged with felony possession of a chemical compound within a correctional facility.

All three are being held without bond.