LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- An employee of Westville Correctional Facility faces multiple felony charges for alleged conduct inside the prison.

Karen Holt is charged with Sexual Misconduct, Trafficking with an Inmate, and Bribery - all felonies.

Officials say the investigation began November 6. A prison staff member reportedly smelled marijuana coming from Holt's property. Officers allegedly found a wrapped-up "oval shaped object" in her jacket.

Documents allege that, when officers spoke to Holt, she admitted that she smuggled the package into the prison inside her vagina. She reportedly later told officers that she knew the package contained marijuana and a cellphone.  Holt also reportedly told investigators she had trafficked between four and six times.

Holt reportedly said she had trafficked the drugs after being talked into it by an inmate.

Investigators say Holt also reportedly admitted to being in a sexual relationship with a prisoner.

She was suspended without pay.