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Juan Lopez, 42 Booking Photo courtesy of the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office

Grand Forks Correctional Officer Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Cell Phone Into Jail

By Seth Dunlap Jun 17, 2025 | 5:47 AM

The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve arrested a correctional officer accused of smuggling contraband.

The GFSCO says 42 year-old Juan Lopez is an employee of the county jail and was caught smuggling an electronic device to an inmate.   A search of a cell allegedly uncovered a cell phone and charger.

Juan Lopez has been arrested with charges pending.

The Sherriff’s Office has opened an investigation and is asking the anybody with information to contact them.

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