A woman from Vredenburgh, Alabama, has been sentenced to six months of house arrest followed by three years of probation for her involvement in a conspiracy to provide contraband to a federal inmate. Beverly Castophney, 38, pleaded guilty to conspiring with jail guard Reginald Thames and federal inmate Vincent Lambert to introduce contraband into the Monroe County jail.
Court documents reveal that Castophney was romantically involved with Lambert. During his incarceration, they discussed plans for leaving a package of contraband on Thames’ car in exchange for money. On January 19, 2023, Castophney was seen placing a package on a vehicle in the parking lot. Thames approached his vehicle but was intercepted by deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The package contained cell phones, chargers, cigarettes, and Adderall pills.
Vincent Lambert received a sentence earlier this year of 12 months for conspiracy and possessing prison contraband. Reginald Thames was sentenced to six months for conspiracy and providing prison contraband.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama.
The investigation was conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tandice Blackwood prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
