A 33-year-old Palm Bay woman employed by Aramark at the Brevard County Jail Complex was arrested Tuesday after investigators say a contraband investigation revealed she had smuggled tobacco into the facility, communicated with an inmate using an unauthorized two-way device, and engaged in sexual misconduct while on duty inside the jail.
Who Was Arrested
Lisa Marie Sanders was booked into the Brevard County Jail Complex on January 27, 2026, according to a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office probable cause affidavit. Sanders faces three charges: sexual misconduct between a detention facility employee or contractor and an inmate, introducing tobacco products into a county detention facility, and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.
How the Investigation Began
The case originated as a probe into the alleged introduction of contraband into the jail. Investigators determined that Sanders allegedly brought three packs of tobacco cigarettes into the Brevard County Jail Complex and provided them to an incarcerated individual identified as Reginald Jones.
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Investigators allege Sanders engaged in a sexual relationship with Jones while he remained incarcerated. The affidavit states Sanders admitted that, beginning in January 2026 and continuing through the time of the investigation, she engaged in sexual acts with the inmate while employed at the facility.
Unauthorized Communications Alleged
Deputies say a review of communications records revealed extensive contact between Sanders and Jones through phone calls and electronic messages made via an unauthorized two-way communications device. According to the affidavit, those messages included discussions about sexual encounters and coordination to bring additional contraband into the facility.
Bond and Next Steps
Court records showed a $5,000 bond for the contraband charge and a $2,500 bond for the two-way communications device charge. The affidavit indicated no bond on the sexual misconduct charge. This is a developing story.
As with all criminal cases, the charges filed against Lisa Marie Sanders are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.