Two former employees at Turbeville Correctional Institution have been charged following an investigation by the South Carolina Department of Corrections’ Office of Inspector General, according to arrest warrants released this week.
Latrese Victoria Rose Canteen, 46, of Florence, and Latasha Moses Bostick, 42, of Lamar, were arrested on multiple charges related to alleged contraband smuggling, financial crimes, and misconduct involving inmates. Both women have been terminated from their positions with the agency.
Canteen, who worked as a certified nursing assistant, faces charges including financial transaction fraud greater than $300 but less than $20,000; violation of the South Carolina Computer Crime Act, second degree; criminal conspiracy; and furnishing or attempting to furnish prisoners with contraband. The alleged offenses occurred between July 2, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the warrants.
Investigators allege Canteen conspired with others, including inmates, to conduct unlawful financial transactions and accepted approximately $4,090 through Cash App in exchange for influencing official actions. Arrest affidavits state she also unlawfully possessed and used a contraband cellphone while employed at the correctional facility.
Bostick, an administrative coordinator, was charged with furnishing or attempting to furnish prisoners with contraband; multiple violations of the Computer Crime Act, second degree; bribery of a public official; financial transaction fraud greater than $300 but less than $20,000; and criminal conspiracy. The alleged conduct occurred between Aug. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024.
According to the arrest warrants, Bostick is accused of accepting approximately $4,135 through Cash App in exchange for failing to perform official duties and for assisting in contraband smuggling. Investigators allege she also used and possessed a contraband cellphone and participated in a conspiracy involving inmates and other individuals.
The investigation was conducted by the SCDC Office of Inspector General’s Major Crimes and Public Corruption Unit. Evidence cited in the warrants includes financial records, electronic communications, and witness statements.
The Department of Corrections emphasized that the charges are allegations only. As with all criminal cases, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
