MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Three Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Correctional Sergeants assigned to William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility have been arrested following an investigation conducted by agents with the ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division.
The investigation stemmed from an October 25, 2026, incident in which an inmate was physically assaulted by other Inmates after correctional supervisors received advance warning of the impending assault.
The investigation determined that Correctional Sergeants Neicko White, Michael Underwood, and Devontay Jackson failed to take reasonable protective measures after receiving notice of the anticipated violence.
On October 29, 2026, the investigative findings were presented to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Bessemer Division, which authorized criminal charges against all three officers.
Arrest warrants were issued, charging each officer with Failure of Duty or Violation of Law by Guard, etc., of Convicts, in violation of Alabama Code § 14-11-4.
On November 5, 2026, White and Jackson were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jefferson County Jail, Bessemer Division. On November 6, 2026, Underwood was also taken into custody without incident and transported to the same facility. Bond was set at $3,000 each by the issuing magistrate.