Contract nurse arrested in alleged attempt to smuggle contraband into Alabama prison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A woman was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to bring contraband into a facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Ashleigh Maxwell was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband and illegal possession of prescription medication.

ADOC officials said that at about 6:50 a.m., a contraband incident was reported during a routine entry screening. Authorities said a K-9 alerted to Maxwell, a contract nurse, and she was detained…

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