Goochland Indictments Expand Probe Into Prison Drug Trafficking Scheme

The Virginia Department of Corrections announced on December 28, 2025 that its investigation into an alleged $1.1 million drug trafficking operation connected to the Virginia Correctional Center for Women produced three new grand jury indictments. The new filings named a Goochland County inmate and two people from outside the county, signaling a widening probe into how narcotics entered and circulated around the prison.

Goochland resident and inmate Rebecca Eileen Frost was indicted on counts that include conspiracy to deliver narcotics to a prisoner and attempt to possess, sell or secrete a Schedule III drug. Janice Lee Shenk of Quicksburg was also indicted, and Adam Gregory Swale of Seaford faces multiple counts including delivering narcotics to a prisoner, conspiracy to deliver narcotics, and multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I and II drugs and Schedule III drugs. Prosecutors presented the new charges to a grand jury as part of the ongoing criminal investigation.

These new indictments build on an earlier set of charges filed in October that named six women connected to the same investigation, including a former VADOC corrections sergeant. Those October indictments charged the defendants with offenses tied to the trafficking investigation and prompted internal reviews of security and staff conduct at the facility.

The legal developments carry immediate practical implications for Goochland County. The allegations underscore risks to institutional safety for inmates and staff, they strain public confidence in prison operations, and they may prompt calls for expanded oversight, policy changes and resource commitments from state lawmakers and local officials. County leaders and state legislators who oversee corrections funding and accountability will likely face questions about measures to prevent contraband and to strengthen investigations.

VADOC’s Office of Law Enforcement Services special agents continue to investigate. Residents with information about attempted smuggling into Virginia correctional facilities are asked to contact the department at (540) 830 9280. The case remains active and could produce further indictments as investigators pursue leads tied to the alleged network.