Harrison County sheriff's deputy arrested for bringing contraband into jail

A Harrison County sheriff's deputy has been arrested for bringing contraband into the local jail.

On Saturday, HCSO announced an update on the arrest of Kristina Eaton for a criminal charge of introducing contraband into a correctional facility.

According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County investigators received information on December 25, 2023 that Eaton was bringing contraband to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport. Based on evidence obtained by investigators at the time, Eaton was fired from her position.

On June 13, Eaton appeared in Harrison County Circuit Court for a show cause hearing. During the hearing, investigators were able to prove probable cause and obtain an arrest warrant for Eaton.

Eaton turned herself in on the warrant and was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. She is being held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail set by Justice Court Judge Theressia Lyons.