Pair Accused of Posing as Lawyers to Smuggle Drugs into PA Prisons

Dajah Schoolfield and Devin Walker face multiple felony charges for alleged drug smuggling scheme

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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An investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has uncovered a scheme where 29-year-old Dajah Schoolfield and 24-year-old Devin Walker, both from Philadelphia, are accused of posing as lawyers to smuggle illicit drugs into state prisons via legal mail. Walker faces 10 charges, including felony conspiracy for forgery, drug possession with intent to deliver, and other related counts, while Schoolfield faces 19 similar felony charges.

Why it matters

Drug smuggling into prisons is an ongoing challenge that threatens the safety and security of incarcerated individuals, staff, and the broader community. This case highlights the lengths some will go to circumvent prison security measures and the need for continued vigilance to prevent the flow of contraband into correctional facilities.

The details

Authorities allege that Schoolfield and Walker posed as lawyers to send packages of illicit drugs through the legal mail system into state prisons. The pair were recently arraigned in Huntingdon County and are being held in the Huntingdon County Prison on bail. They are scheduled to face preliminary hearings on February 25th.

  • The investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections uncovered the alleged drug smuggling scheme.
  • Schoolfield and Walker were recently arraigned in Huntingdon County on the charges.
  • Schoolfield and Walker are scheduled to face preliminary hearings on February 25th.

The players

Dajah Schoolfield

A 29-year-old Philadelphia resident accused of posing as a lawyer to smuggle drugs into state prisons.

Devin Walker

A 24-year-old Philadelphia resident accused of posing as a lawyer to smuggle drugs into state prisons alongside Dajah Schoolfield.

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

The state agency that uncovered the alleged drug smuggling scheme and is investigating the case.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on February 25th whether to allow Schoolfield and Walker to be released on bail pending their trials.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing drug smuggling into prisons and the need for continued vigilance and security measures to protect the safety of incarcerated individuals, staff, and the broader community.