Corrections officer arrested for trafficking goods to inmates

ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Wabash Valley correctional officer is on the wrong side of the law tonight, Oct. 3rd.
Last night, Thursday, Oct. 2nd, authorities were called to the Rockville Correctional Facility for a criminal investigation involving a correctional officer. During that investigation authorities found that on more than one occasion Roger Heitzman, 43, brought in tobacco, over the counter medicines, and jewelry for female inmates. Heitzman is also accused of engaging in sexual acts with at least one female inmate. Heitzman remains behind bars tonight, Friday, Oct. 3rd, at the Parke County Jail on ten thousand dollars bond.