Former NEOCC employees sentenced on federal smuggling charges
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM · 1 min read
Two former employees of the private prison on Youngstown's East Side were sentenced for smuggling contraband into the prison.