🌱 Prison Escapee Captured In Montgomery + Local Charged With Murder

Hi Montgomery. Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 80 Low: 56.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 58.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy. High: 84 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. On May 26, Tandion Markeeice Stoudemire, 21, was taken back into custody in Montgomery after escaping from prison the previous day. Stoudemire was convicted of attempted murder in 2022 in Montgomery and is serving a 23-year prison sentence. Acacia Laraea Stallworth, who has a 2-year-old child with Stoudemire, was arrested on May 25 for allegedly facilitating the escape. (AL.com)
2. Darryl Berry Jr., 18, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Montgomery. According to the affidavit, Berry attempted to shoot the victim at point-blank range at about 7:00 p.m. in the 700 block of University Drive on Apr. 15. His bail is set at $60,000. (WSFA)
3. Central Alabama Crime Stoppers will give a $1,000 cash reward to the anonymous tipster who led to the identification and arrest of Nyeiasha Lykes, 23, of Montgomery. On May 17, Lykes was arrested and charged with murder for the May 13 homicide of Deontae Vickers, 34, of Montgomery, on the 400 block of Finley Avenue. If you have information regarding the identity of wanted suspects or the whereabouts of wanted fugitives, you could also receive a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers. (Elmore Autauga News)

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This weekend in Montgomery:

Saturday, May 27

• Red Bluff Music And Arts Festival At Riverfront Park (4:00 PM)
• Dancefestopia Yellow Brick Road At The Sanctuary (8:00 PM)

Sunday, May 28

• Memorial Day Groove! At BB King's Blues Club - Montgomery (7:00 PM)

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Boat Party At Sip-N-Cycle Pedal Cruise (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, May 29, the Sanitation Department will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday and Thursday routes will be moved to Tuesday and Thursday, while Tuesday and Friday routes will be moved to Wednesday and Friday. (City of Montgomery via Twitter)
• T-Bone, an 18-month-old terrier mix puppy, is looking for his forever home! See T-Bone and other adoptable pets in the area at Montgomery Humane Society. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Hadari, a young hippo, has moved from the Montgomery Zoo to the Pittsburgh Zoo. He joins a group of hippos and will participate in breeding programs to aid this endangered species. (Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!