Corrupt Rikers Island Prison Guard Reveals How He Got Taken Down By The DEA | Steven Dominguez

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.