Melrose Prison: Mother and Sister of Inmate Tavish Ausmann Arrested

On Monday, April 20, 2026, an attempt to smuggle suspicious substances into the Eastern High Security Prison in Melrose was thwarted during a routine security check, which quickly uncovered a well-concealed scheme involving inmate Tavish Ausmann.

At around 10:25 AM, in the Full Body and X-Ray Room, the prison guard, accompanied by the Principal Prison Officer, began inspecting items brought in by visitors. Four Varta brand batteries...