Mercer County, Pa. - An employee of SCI Mercer has been accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate and bringing in controlled substances to the jail for him.

According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police, 44-year-old Tasha Vinson of Stoneboro was taken into custody on charges of institutional sexual assault, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.

State Police say Vinson was employed as a corrections officer during the time of the sexual relationship and would engage in sexual activity in various locations in the jail during her shift.

The release says evidence was found that indicated that Vinson brought controlled substances to the facility. Nearly $60,000 of the substance was found with inmates.

Vinson was taken into custody on Monday and has been arraigned.

The investigation is ongoing.