State Police announce the arrest of Corrections Officer Gene Palmer

PRESS RELEASE
The New York State Police have arrested 57-year old Clinton Correctional Facility Correction Officer Gene Palmer of Dannemora, NY.

Palmer is charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 1^st Degree, a Class D Felony,  two counts of tampering with Physical Evidence, Class E Felonies, and one count of Official Misconduct, a Class A Misdemeanor.

The arrest is the result of the ongoing investigation into the escape of inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt.

Palmer pleaded not guilty and was remanded to the Clinton County Jail on $25,000 bail.