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Century Correctional Institution Meth Trafficking: Inmate Faces New Charges
A Century Correctional Institution inmate was charged with possessing a trafficking amount of methamphetamine following a routine security screening after visitation hours. Rodney L. Addison, 33, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine of 14 grams or more and possession of…
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Key points
- Inmate Rodney L. Addison was charged with meth trafficking after a security screening at Century Correctional Institution.
- The bag contained approximately 32.51 grams of methamphetamine, leading to serious charges.
- Addison is already serving a 15-year sentence for previous offenses including attempted murder.
PENSACOLA, Fla. NewsWK — On July 7, 2026, a significant incident unfolded at the Century Correctional Institution when inmate Rodney L. Addison, 33, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking after a routine security check following visitation hours.
Addison faces serious charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine of 14 grams or more and possession of contraband while incarcerated. According to a probable cause affidavit, the situation arose as inmates returned to their dormitories from the facility’s visitation area.
Century Correctional Institution Inmate Charged After Routine Search
A correctional officer, conducting unclothed body searches, observed Addison behaving suspiciously as he moved to the back of the line and reached into his jacket. When instructed to submit to a search, a bag containing a white crystalline substance fell from Addison’s jacket. Reports indicate that he attempted to hide the bag within his body, leading officers to call for backup and restrain him.
The substance was field-tested on-site and later analyzed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement laboratory, confirming it contained approximately 32.51 grams of methamphetamine. In Florida, possessing more than 14 grams of the drug results in a trafficking charge.
Escambia County Prison Contraband and Inmate History
Addison is currently serving a 15-year sentence stemming from multiple charges in Duval County, including fleeing law enforcement and attempted second-degree murder.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.
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