New York Correction Officer Arrested on Drug Charges

Gregory S. Gorman accused of bringing cocaine and heroin into Cayuga Correctional Facility

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:36pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing white powder, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the contraband seized from a correction officer.A dramatic close-up of evidence seized from a correction officer accused of smuggling drugs into a New York state prison.Auburn Today

A 60-year-old New York state correction officer named Gregory S. Gorman has been arrested after a joint investigation by state police and corrections officials found he was bringing significant amounts of cocaine and heroin into the Cayuga Correctional Facility where he worked.

Why it matters

The arrest of a correction officer on drug charges raises concerns about security and contraband issues within the state's prison system, as well as the potential for abuse of power and corruption by those entrusted to uphold the law.

The details

As part of an ongoing investigation, DOCCS investigators conducted a staff screening when Gorman reported for work on March 27. A narcotics detection dog alerted to the presence of drugs on Gorman, and a subsequent search found he was in possession of about 28.2 grams of cocaine and 10.3 grams of heroin packaged in 50 paper sleeves. Investigators also found additional cocaine in Gorman's vehicle.

  • On March 27, DOCCS investigators conducted a staff screening when Gorman reported for work.

The players

Gregory S. Gorman

A 60-year-old correction officer at Cayuga Correctional Facility who was arrested for allegedly bringing significant amounts of cocaine and heroin into the prison.

New York State Police

Conducted a joint investigation with DOCCS investigators that led to Gorman's arrest.

DOCCS

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, whose investigators were involved in the investigation that led to Gorman's arrest.

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What’s next

Gorman is being held in the Cayuga County Jail pending arraignment on the charges, which include two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, three counts of first-degree promoting prison contraband, fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, official misconduct and second-degree promoting prison contraband.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing the smuggling of drugs and other contraband into prisons, and the need for rigorous security measures and oversight to maintain the integrity of the correctional system.