Inmate Ringleader Gets 20 Years | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 10, 2026 · 1m

An inmate already serving time just got a 20-year federal sentence for running a prison contraband empire from behind bars—ordering drugs, weapons, and phones via drone drops while coordinating drops with the outside world. Part of “Operation Night Drop,” this busted network has already led to over 20 arrests, including ringleaders like Asa James Ward (who’s serving life) and others getting 8 years each. With more than 8,000 contraband phones seized last year, officials are pushing for cell phone jammers—but policy hasn’t caught up yet. This isn’t just smuggling—it’s organized crime inside…