Wisconsin woman charged with inappropriate relationship with inmate

PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 29-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate while working at Columbia Correctional Institution.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation on October 17, 2024, after being contacted by the facility regarding reports of an employee having an illegal sexual relationship with an inmate and delivering items from outside the jail.

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Gabrielle Gavinski, of Endeavor, was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including second-degree assault by prison staff, delivering illegal items to an inmate and manufacturing/delivering THC.

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Gavinski made her first court appearance on October 21, where she appeared via video and was issued a $25,000 signature bond. She is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on November 18.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may apply.

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