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Alabama Department of Corrections reports on contraband interdiction efforts

ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division has reported 133 arrests related to contraband.

November 7, 2024

Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison

The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance.

October 14, 2024

One person dies, 4 arrested at ADOC facilities over the weekend

Several arrests were made over the weekend of individuals promoting contraband.

April 3, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons

The ADOC reported a 60 percent increase in cell phone confiscations from 2019 to 2022.

March 6, 2024

Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison

Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband.

August 28, 2023

ADOC worker arrested for possession of drugs, contraband

Nina Rodgers, 60, was responsible for running the commissary store at Donaldson prison before her arrest.

July 14, 2023

Easterling correctional officer charged with bringing contraband into facility

According to a deposition, Thagard brought in the contraband in exchange for $10,000 in cash.

March 29, 2023

State corrections captain, former lieutenant charged with bribery

A captain and a former lieutenant were arrested on Monday and charged with four counts each.

November 30, 2022

Alabama correctional officers charged with drug possession, beating prisoner

The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men.

October 1, 2021

Early morning contraband raid at Easterling Correctional Facility

The Alabama Department of Corrections on Tuesday raided the Easterling Correctional Facility in Barbour County to collect contraband. More than 200 officials from ADOC, state Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Natural Resources, Game Warden Division, and Russel and Coffee County Sheriff’s departments conducted the early morning search, according to an ADOC press release. … Continued

February 26, 2020