Officials: Female corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting male inmate at Pennsylvania prison

A female corrections officer from Philadelphia has surrendered for several felony charges amid recent sexual abuse claims.

Alyssa Nicole Pierce, 32, is accused of engaging in "indecent contact/sexual intercourse" with a 27-year-old male inmate at least three time.

Pierce was reportedly employed at State Correctional Institution Chester in Delaware County at the time.

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Pennsylvania State Police say the officer also illegally called and texted the inmate over a three-month period.

She reportedly surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued for five felony charges, and is awaiting a preliminary hearing in the Delaware County Prison.