North Alabama Drug Task Force arrest

Published on July 24, 2023

The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) has charged Tarmaine Edward Knight, 23, with conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime (distribution) and possession of marijuana, following an investigation.

NADTF agents learned Knight planned to smuggle narcotics into the Madison County Jail while working as a detention officer. Knight was taken into custody without incident in the 1200 block of Willowbrook Drive on Friday, July 21. Currently, there is no evidence indicating Knight smuggled drugs into the jail at any time.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office cooperated with the investigation and assisted agents.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected. No further information is available at this time.

The North Alabama Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional federal drug task force led by the Huntsville Police Department.