The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office posted a public record of mugshots for individuals arrested from October 16 through October 31, 2026. The release includes names, middle initials and the specific charges filed for each case. The list underscores the county’s commitment to transparency while reminding readers that every person is innocent until proven guilty.
Types of charges reported
The arrests span a broad spectrum of alleged offenses. Traffic‑related violations appear frequently, including driving while suspended, failure to display insurance, speeding under 25 mph, and expired tags. Property crimes such as burglary, theft of services, retail theft and receiving stolen property are also represented.
More serious allegations include assault, robbery, attempted murder, capital murder during robbery, shooting into occupied or unoccupied buildings, and various drug‑related offenses, including possession, distribution and trafficking of marijuana and methamphetamine. Several individuals face charges for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and parole violations.
Notable entries
Among the entries are:
- Adam Kentavious J. Boone – attempted elude and receiving stolen property.
- James Bernard Matthews – robbery.
- Austin Devaughn Godfrey – shooting into an occupied building.
- Leviathan (pseudonym) – capital murder during robbery and capital murder of a person outside a vehicle.
- Multiple individuals charged with trafficking marijuana or methamphetamine.
The list also includes several cases involving probation violations, unemployment compensation violations and public assistance fraud, reflecting the county’s broader enforcement of both criminal and regulatory statutes.
Community impact and response
Local residents and community leaders have expressed a range of reactions. Law‑enforcement officials emphasize that publishing mugshots serves as a deterrent and promotes public safety. At the same time, advocates for criminal‑justice reform remind readers that the presumption of innocence remains a cornerstone of our legal system.
Montgomery County continues to work with local courts, probation officers and social service agencies to address the underlying causes of crime while ensuring that due process is upheld for every individual named in the release.
How to access the full list
The complete set of mugshots and charge details is available on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office website. Citizens are encouraged to review the information responsibly and to contact the sheriff’s office with any questions about specific cases.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
