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Locked In with Ian Bick

I Was A Corrupt Rikers Island Prison Guard - Then I Went To Prison | Steven Dominguez

Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

Society & Culture

4.8743 Ratings

🗓️ 14 December 2023

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

In this gripping episode, we dive into the turbulent journey of a former Rikers Island correctional officer. From confronting the harsh realities of prison life and engaging in underground activities to facing a DEA sting operation and enduring incarceration, this narrative is a raw and honest account of downfall and redemption. Our guest's transition from enforcer to inmate and his post-prison path of writing and rebuilding offers a unique perspective on resilience, hope, and the complex dynamics of the criminal justice system. Big thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring this episode. Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 Free Gifts with my promo code LOCKEDIN at https://manscaped.com/lockedin Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Steven Dominguez: IG: - @CHILLSTEVIE ACROSS THE BRIDGE - A RIKERS ISLAND STORY BY STEVEN DOMINGUEZ AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS. https://acrossthebridge.biglink.to/MoldingMessengersPublishing Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:46 - Connecting with Steven Dominguez 00:05:34 - Prioritizing Local Stories and Writing a Book 00:08:18 - Pursuing Opportunities in a Challenging Environment 00:11:04 - The Path to Stability and Responsibility 00:13:48 - Working in Riker's Island 00:16:40 - The Benefits of a City Job and Inmate Relationships 00:19:14 - First Day on the Job at Rikers Island 00:22:22 - Manscaped 00:25:09 - Training and Interactions with Prison Guards 00:27:57 - Conditions at Rikers Island 00:30:46 - How Bad Can It Be? 00:33:37 - Meeting with the Worker 00:36:27 - Temptation for Financial Freedom 00:39:23 - Living the High Life as a Correction Officer 00:42:05 - The Underground Organization on Rikers 00:44:52 - Mysterious Encounter in the Housing Area 00:47:48 - Gossip in Prison 00:50:38 - The Secret Meeting at the Parking Lot 00:53:24 - Arrested by the DEA 00:56:21 - The Sting Operation and Connection to the DEA Agent 00:59:17 - Arrested and charged 01:02:03 - Fighting Legal Battles 01:07:40 - Arrival at Clinton Prison 01:13:05 - Writing a Book in Prison 01:15:43 - Life After Prison Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

There's no real red flags.

0:55.8

He's not giving me, like, weird energy. It was just everything that the inmate told me was going to happen. We get to the parking lot. He goes, he meets a guy, like, six cars out, and I'm just there shaking. Like, internally, I'm just like, oh, man, like, come on. Like, whatever this is, I didn't touch anything at this point. He put the duffel bag in my car. Remember, he's driving with me because I have the security that I'm an officer. We get pulled over. Whatever's in that trunk, I'm pretty sure any law enforcement is going to see that, hey, listen, go ahead, you're good. So that's kind of what I'm going paid for, that's security. He gets back in the car, no duffel bag, no nothing. He's on the phone the entire time we're driving back. And I'm still a little nervous. We get back to the apartment, and I'm parked outside. He gets out. He's talking on the phone, sparks a cigarette, and he goes, give me one minute, takes out some money,

1:10.4

gives it to me, says, I'm going to call you, I'm busy right now, like I got to get dissituated. I'm like, hey, yeah, yeah, yeah, don't worry about it, don't worry about it. The money's still on the passenger seat. I don't even touch it. Like, that's how scared I am. I get back on the west side highway, I get on the tribal bridge, I go to Queens.

1:11.1

I park my car, block away from my house, and then I pick up the money.

1:14.9

And it's $1,500 cash.

1:16.6

On today's episode, we have Stephen Dominguez, a former Rikers Island correctional officer

1:22.5

to share his wild story of how he ended up working for an inmate and his family who just so happened to be

1:30.1

a confidential informant. Guys, this story is absolutely insane and Stephen ends up getting

1:36.2

wrapped up in a criminal enterprise which ultimately leads to getting arrested and spending

1:41.8

multiple years in state prison. Yes, in this episode, we hear about how a former correctional guard gets sentenced to prison

1:49.0

and what life is like for him.

1:51.4

Thanks to my friends over at Manscape for sponsoring today's episode, get 20% off plus

1:57.1

free international shipping and two free gifts with my promo code locked in at manscape.com

2:03.8

slash locked in. I just started using manscape and it is absolutely amazing and phenomenal.

2:11.5

I want to get into the habit of making my intros a little bit more personable and give you guys

2:15.9

life updates on what's going on.

2:18.6

This past weekend, I got the opportunity to meet and hang out with Mike Tyson in New York

2:23.8

City for his Tyson 2.0 brand launch event. Check out my Instagram at Ian underscore Bick to see the

2:30.8

pictures. Mike's company has an exciting article coming out about me in the coming weeks,

2:36.1

and we are working on working with Mike's brand more. Super excited, and we'll keep you all posted.

2:42.4

Remember to leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, whenever you get the chance.

2:48.0

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