Public safety ADOC officer arrested in Montgomery sex trafficking bust Harris was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, among other charges. Patrick DarringtonDecember 12, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 14, 2023
Prisons New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident” APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Prisons ADOC allegedly denies to open tray doors for air ventilation Tray holes are primarily meant to distribute food, but in sweltering heat, they are one of a few sources of ventilation. Patrick DarringtonAugust 24, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person believed to have escaped found under another person’s bed This incident might have been a false alarm, but there have been multiple “security incidents” lately in ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonAugust 23, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person dies at Easterling Correctional Facility Inquiries for ADOC, a public state agency, to confirm deaths to APR have been ignored. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Prisons ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child. Patrick DarringtonMay 2, 2023
News ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Prisons 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. Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2023