Alabama prison drug counselor arrested on contraband, drug charges
Elizabeth Cox, a 61-year-old Springville woman, was taken into custody Thursday at St. Clair Correctional Facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Mason Reed 
A former drug treatment counselor at an Alabama correctional facility is facing serious legal trouble following her recent arrest.
Elizabeth Cox, 61, of Springville, was taken into custody this past Thursday at St. Clair Correctional Facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed the arrest, noting that the investigation remains a developing story reported here by 205focus.com.
Charges and Investigation
While details remain limited, law enforcement officials have confirmed that Cox faces a slate of charges, including possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, promoting prison contraband, and the use of her position for personal gain.
ADOC spokeswoman Kelly Betts indicated that the investigation revealed Cox had been supplying food to an inmate specifically for resale purposes within the facility.
Next Steps
According to reports, Cox has resigned from her role with the ADOC and has been cooperating with investigators throughout the process.
She was processed at the St. Clair County Jail at 3:16 p.m. Thursday. Cox was released shortly after at 4:50 p.m. after posting bonds that totaled $21,000.
