Delaware County Jail Chaos: Sheriff Knew About Secret Inmate iPhone access from Jail Employee

MUNCIE, INDIANA – In a stunning breach of jail security that has left families outraged and taxpayers wondering what else is going on behind bars, the *Hoosier Enquirer* has uncovered evidence that Sheriff Jeff Stanley’s Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was fully aware of inmates illegally using a staff member’s personal phone to make calls, send texts, video chat, and post on Facebook — while one of those inmates remains locked up today.

For the past week, our newsroom has been investigating disturbing reports from Delaware County Jail. What we found points to a corrupt scheme where at least one jail employee allegedly accepted money from inmates’ families in exchange for smuggling in a personal iPhone, allowing prisoners to bypass all official monitoring and communicate freely with the outside world.

The Smoking Gun: Inmate Brags on Facebook from Behind Bars

On May 4th, inmate Dustin Brenner openly boasted on Facebook: “Ya know I’m da goat when I’m in jail n am on fb or what ever I want all day.”

The post received likes, comments from family and friends, and even replies from Brenner himself — all while he was supposedly locked in a cell with no authorized phone access. Commenters referenced “ADR,” money transfers, and other inmates in the same block, suggesting this wasn’t a one-off favor.

Sheriff Stanley’s Own Words: “We Are Aware”

When our reporter Megan Stoner reached out directly to Sheriff Jeff Stanley’s office for comment on these security failures, the response was swift — but far from reassuring.

In an email obtained by the Hoosier Enquirer, Jeff Stanley wrote back on June 2nd:

“Ms. Stoner,

We are aware of this incident. Within the last few weeks, we replaced the tablets used by our inmates. Within days of the transition, we became aware that the new tablets allowed inmates access to the WiFi system.

Upon discovering the issue, inmate Wi-Fi access was immediately disabled, and we are currently working with the vendor to resolve the problem. At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident and is the only occurrence that has been brought to our attention.

Thank you for your inquiry.”

Notably absent from the Sheriff’s carefully worded reply? Any mention of the personal iPhone scheme, the employee allegedly taking cash from families, or the fact that inmates like Dustin Brenner were actively posting on social media from inside the jail. Stanley’s office framed the issue solely around “new tablets” and WiFi — sidestepping the more serious allegations of staff corruption.

Still Behind Bars

Dustin Brenner remains in custody at the Delaware County Jail as of this writing. Despite his very public social media activity, he has not been moved, and no public charges related to this breach have been announced.

Sources close to the investigation tell the Hoosier Enquirer that the employee involved allegedly pocketed money from desperate family members promising “extra privileges” for their loved ones — including video calls and unrestricted social media access.

This isn’t just a minor rules violation. Jail phones are strictly monitored for public safety. Allowing unmonitored personal devices opens the door to witness intimidation, drug trafficking coordination, gang activity, and worse.

Questions Mount for Sheriff Stanley

Why did it take an outside media inquiry for the Sheriff’s Office to address known security lapses? How many other inmates have used this backdoor phone? How much money changed hands? And why is the inmate who publicly bragged about it still sitting comfortably in the same facility?

Sheriff Jeff Stanley wants the public to believe this was just a tablet glitch. But the screenshots don’t lie — and neither do the Facebook posts from inside his own jail.

The Hoosier Enquirer will continue digging. Delaware County families deserve answers — and accountability from the top.

Have information about corruption or security failures at Delaware County Jail? Contact us anonymously at hoosierenquirer@gmail.com.

12:24 PM · Jun 3, 2026

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