3 arrested at Holman Correctional March 26 during contraband bust

Published 4:29 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Three individuals were arrested March 26 on trafficking drugs, prohibited activities and possession charges, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Public Information Officer Kelly Betts said Adam L. Malone, Audrey T. Kelley and Frederick J. Cobb have been charged with trafficking marijuana, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, prohibited activities, attempting to commit a controlled substance crime and possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone).

Betts said the arrests occurred after a thwarted attempt to introduce contraband at Holman Correctional Facility.

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“A K-9 Unit noticed a suspicious vehicle and with support from agents with the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services Divisions, they searched the vehicle and discovered illegal contraband,” Betts said.

The following was seized during the investigation:

  • Approximately 1,008 grams of marijuana
  • Approximately 88 grams of methamphetamine
  • Approximately 20 grams of oxycodone
  • Approximately 20 grams of sprayed paper
  • Approximately 4 grams of fentanyl
  • 8 cell phones
  • 12 vape pens

The ADOC investigation is ongoing and further charges may be pending.