Former Corrections Officer Sentenced for Prison Plot | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Vanessa Day, a former Idaho corrections officer, just got sentenced after a dramatic courtroom showdown: acquitted of a serious felony but convicted of a misdemeanor for plotting to smuggle contraband into prison — including jewelry bought online to be sold by an inmate she was involved with. Despite quitting her job after being caught, the judge ruled it was too late, sentencing her to a year in prison (half suspended), a $1,000 fine, and two years probation — a harsh reckoning for someone who was meant to enforce the law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…