Prattville Issues Missing and Endangered Alert for 19-Year-Old Hudson Staggers

Prattville and State of Alabama officials issued a missing and endangered-person alert for 19-year-old Hudson Annlee Staggers after she was reported missing from the Tara Drive area. Staggers was last seen at about 12:15 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, and is believed to have a condition that may impair her judgment, prompting officials to classify the case as endangered.

Prattville Police described Staggers as 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was reportedly wearing a rusty-red t-shirt and pajama pants when last seen. The alert asked anyone with information to contact Prattville Police at 334-595-0208 or to dial 911.

The joint alert from the State of Alabama and Prattville Police brings a statewide notification to a local search, expanding the range of people who may recognize Staggers. For Autauga County residents, the alert raises immediate public-safety considerations: neighbors, motorists, and businesses along Tara Drive and surrounding neighborhoods should be aware of the description and timing provided by authorities.

Missing and endangered-person alerts rely on rapid civilian reporting and local situational awareness. Home security camera footage, doorbell cameras, and dashcam recordings often provide critical leads in early hours disappearances. Residents with cameras are urged to review footage from the 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. window on January 23 for any sightings of Staggers or relevant activity near Tara Drive and to preserve any potential evidence.

The coordination between state and municipal authorities underscores the institutional role of cross-jurisdictional communication in urgent missing-person cases. Timely public alerts expand the network of potential witnesses and can speed searches, but they also require clear follow-up from law enforcement to manage tips and direct response teams on the ground.

For community members looking to help, report any tips or sightings immediately to Prattville Police at 334-595-0208 or call 911. Avoid spreading unverified information on social media that could hamper the investigation. Check personal cameras and contact information for neighbors who may need assistance in searching.

The alert was issued January 23, 2026. As Prattville Police continue their search, the community’s vigilance and prompt reporting will be central to locating Hudson Annlee Staggers and ensuring her safety.