TDCJ correctional officer arrested, accused of bringing marijuana to Clements Unit - KCBD

According to a Potter County arrest report, Celeste Belizario arrived for her shift at the Williams P. Clements Unit when her car was searched. Deputies found a small, heat-sealed bag in her purse that smelled like marijuana. The bag contained a green leafy substance that tested positive, and the total amount recovered was around .5 grams.

The Clements Unit is a maximum-security state prison that employs correctional officers from across the South Plains region, making arrests like this one a local concern for families in Lubbock who have relatives working or incarcerated in the TDCJ system.

The case raises questions about contraband screening at state facilities and what consequences officers face when caught bringing prohibited items inside. Belizario is described in reports as a former officer, suggesting she is no longer employed by TDCJ.

The charges were dismissed on September 2, 2026, meaning Belizario was not convicted of the offense outlined in the arrest report.

Half a gram of marijuana, an amount smaller than a sugar packet, is at the center of an arrest that cost someone a career in corrections.