On Sunday October 2, 2022, at 1:44 p.m., Deputies were notified of an overdose in the Alamance County Detention Center. During the investigation, Deputies identified inmate Alicia Inez Toney as the suspect.
Deputies learned from witnesses, that Ms. Toney had brought in what was believed to be heroin and gave it to her cellmate who overdosed a short time later. Deputies and Detention Center Officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Ms. Toney’s cellmate was taken to a local hospital
While Deputies continued to interview Ms. Toney, she too overdosed at which point Deputies and Detention Center Officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Ms. Toney was also taken to a local hospital.
As the investigation continued, witnesses said that Ms. Toney had also snorted what was believed to be heroin with her cellmate. Deputies determined that Ms. Toney inserted the contraband in a body cavity prior to jail booking.
Both Ms. Toney and her cellmate were later released to the custody of Detention Center Staff and returned to the Jail.
Ms. Toney was initially booked on Sunday October 2, 2022 for Credit Card Fraud.
Name: Alicia Inez Toney W/F/36
Address: 2587 Wayne White Rd., Pleasant Garden, N.C.
Charges:
1ct: Felony Possession With Intent To Manufacture Sell Deliver
1ct: Felony Sell/Deliver Heroin
1ct: Felony Provide Contraband to Inmate
1ct: Felony Posses Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1ct: Misdemeanor Resist, Delay, Obstruct a Public Officer.
Bond: $250,000.00 Secured.
