MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) maintains a zero-tolerance policy for prison contraband. Through targeted investigations, K-9 operations, and law enforcement partnerships, ADOC is working to protect correctional facilities, employees, inmates, and the public.
ADOC Narcotics Unit, USMS GCRFTF Lead Arrest in Troy
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, ADOC Narcotics Agents participated in an arrest operation in Troy, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS GCRFTF) in execution of the Arrest Warrant.
T’Mya Thomas faces charges including Conspiracy to Promote Prison Contraband 1st. The subsequent residential search recovered a drone, approximately 71 grams of paper soaked in a suspected synthetic controlled substance, 30 grams of suspected synthetic marijuana, 3 grams of suspected marijuana, and $1,500 in cash. The ADOC Narcotics Unit investigation also resulted in additional charges of Trafficking in a Synthetic Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
The ADOC would like to thank the Troy Police Department for their assistance in this case.
K-9 Division Makes Arrest at Easterling Correctional Facility
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, ADOC K-9 personnel arrested Brandon Jamar White at Easterling Correctional Facility following an incident of trespassing and attempting to promote prison contraband. He was arrested and charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 1st and 2nd, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (synthetic narcotics), and Possession of Marijuana 1st.
The bags he was carrying contained 16 packages, bound with black electrical tape. The packages contained approximately 41g of synthetic narcotics (sprayed paper), one half pound of marijuana, 60 cell phones, a pair of wire cutters, approximately five pounds of loose tobacco, Black and Mild cigars, and cigarettes. ADOC’s K-9 teams are a critical part of the department’s efforts to prevent contraband from reaching correctional facilities. ADOC will continue investigating suspected contraband activity, coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement partners, and pursuing accountability through the Alabama Judicial System.