Gun Gets Into Prison Despite 4 Searches

EASTON, Pa. - A man who had been searched four times still was able to carry a loaded handgun into a prison last year, leading to a lockdown, authorities said.

Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli told reporters Monday that Christian Neith, of Bethlehem was searched four times on Dec. 29 before he was able to stash the 9mm handgun behind a cabinet in the intake area of Northampton County Prison. A week later, the gun was found, triggering a four-day lockdown.

Neith, 20, was charged Monday with a felony firearms charge, two misdemeanor weapons counts and a charge of recklessly endangering another person.

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