Arrested by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and charged with Possession of Contraband

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Michael Skyler Neal was arrested by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and charged with Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility. The arrest was made following an investigation into the attempted entry of contraband into the detention facility. His bond was set at $2,500. Neal was hired as a Lauderdale County Detention Officer on August 5, 2024, and he resigned on October 3, 2024, after the investigation was initiated. This case will be presented to the next available grand jury.