EASTERLING OFFICER ARRESTED ON CONTRABAND CHARGE

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, a contraband incident was reported at Easterling Correctional Facility. Correctional Officer Trainee Lanay Jones was observed passing food to an inmate. The inmate was searched and contraband was found and confiscated. Jones refused to give a statement and resigned her position with ADOC.

On Oct. 2, 2025, Jones was arrested at her residence in Enterprise and transported to the Barbour County Sherriff’s Office where she was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 3rd.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.