PRISON GUARD ADMITS TO HEROIN SMUGGLING

SARANAC LAKE - A guard has pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle
heroin into the prison where he worked.

The plea resulted from an investigation into contraband that has led
to the firings or resignation of several other guards.

Michael D. Bradish, 34, of Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty Friday in
Franklin County Court to attempted promoting prison contraband and
attempted drug possession as well as misdemeanor official misconduct.

Prosecutors said Bradish was part of a network that delivered heroin
mailed from New York City to Bare Hill, a medium-security facility for men.

Authorities also charged two other state corrections officers.