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Three Arrested in Drug Smuggling Attempts at Atmore Prison
March 18, 2025
Three visitors were arrested at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore last weekend after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the prison, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
The first incident occurred on March 15, when ADOC K9 officers noticed visitor Leigh Culwell acting suspiciously during a scheduled visitation. Officials said a search led to the discovery of approximately 78 grams of synthetic narcotics, valued at $3,900. Culwell was arrested and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, trafficking in synthetic narcotics, and promoting prison contraband.
The following day, officers observed suspicious behavior from visitors Angela McLain and JaDiamond Bolden. After an investigation, authorities said they confiscated 62 grams of synthetic cannabinoids, valued at $3,100, and 136 grams of marijuana, worth approximately $2,700. Both were arrested and face multiple charges, including trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana., and promoting prison contraband.
All three suspects were transported to the Escambia County Jail. The ADOC continues to investigate the incidents as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent contraband in state prisons.
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5 Responses to “Three Arrested in Drug Smuggling Attempts at Atmore Prison”
In my opinion, thugs and drug pushers are stupid. These people who try to bring drugs INTO a prison are the most stupid of the bunch. I don’t think that prisoners should be allowed any physical contact with visitors. Talking through a plexiglass window with a phone handset should be all they get. People have died from drugs given to them in prison by other inmates. Those inmates who passed on the drugs that killed someone get charged with murder.
Good job k9 officers. Keep up the good work!! We need more offices like you!
Go to Atmore you will get more
These three girls endanger the lives of prison staff, inmates and themselves…and obviously don’t care. Pathetic and extremely dumb.
Sounds like they simply forgot to make reservations before arriving for their stay.