On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division agents and K-9 officers responded to Limestone Correctional Facility to assist facility staff with the arrest of Correctional Security Guard Monica Blakeney.

Blakeney was transported to the Limestone County Jail and charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd.

Blakeney has resigned from her position with the ADOC. No further details were available.