DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting For August
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationAugust 29, 2024AGENDA
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Fort Payne Police Officer Arrested
Date: 08/21/2024 Title: Officer Arrest Chief David Davis States: Earlier this morning, Chief David Davis was notified of the arrest of Johnny Brown, an officer with the Fort Payne Police Department. This incident occurred outside the city limits at a residence in the county. The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office is handling the arrest and investigation…
Cherokee County School Resource Officers Helping Students Stay Safe
Our School Resource Officers (SROs) are so excited to be back in the schoolhouses! These familiar faces can be found all across our campuses engaging with students, helping faculty, and ultimately ensuring all premises are secure from any threats. They sure have missed having the students around! Get to know them below! Top row from…
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Centre Man
GADSDEN POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, has claimed the life of a Centre man. Joel L. Kiser, 68, was fatally injured when the 1994 Chevrolet 1500 that he was a passenger in, was struck by a 2015 Jeep Wrangler driven by Shellie M. Ingram, 50, of Centre. After…
Hart Found GUILTY by DeKalb County Jury for Child Sex Abuse
District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Gary Hart of Fort Payne was found guilty on Friday, August 16, 2024, by a DeKalb County jury for two (2) counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child under 12 Years of Age after a week long trial. Jury selection began on Monday, August 12th. On Friday…
DeKalb County Republican Women Hold Fall Mum Fundraiser
The DeKalb County Republican Women have our Fall Mum Fundraiser going on now. Choose your color, size and quantity. Colors are Bronze/Orange, Purple, Red, White, and Yellow. They are available in 3 Quart size for $8 or 3.5 Gallon size for $20. Orders are due by August 19th. You can email orders to dcrw.al@gmail.com.” Tiffany Graben…
DeKalb County Republican Women Meeting August 26th
The DeKalb County Republican Women will meet this month on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Republican Headquarters, located at 211 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. The guest speaker will be Senator Andrew Jones. They will also have voter registration forms available for those who need them,…
Over 12 pounds of methamphetamine seized over the weekend
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Over this past weekend, DeKalb County Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics, ADETF Region F and a Deputy K-9 Unit with Albertville PD seized over 12 pounds of methamphetamine, 300 grams of marijuana and a large sum of US currency. On Saturday, August 10th, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop…
Murder/Suicide in Grove Oak Community
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, August 8th, 2024, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Grove Oak community to conduct a welfare check. After several attempts to make contact with the homeowners, deputies made entry in to the residence and found…
Ever wanted to know more about the Lions Club?
Come join us for a Lion’s Club After Hours event, on Tuesday, August 12th, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Coal & Iron Building. Learn all about the Lion’s Club, what they do, and how they have helped residents ofDekalb county. You won’t want to miss this event! When & Where:Tuesday, August 12, 2024…
Drug arrests for month of July
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of July, there was 2,764 grams of methamphetamine, 6 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of fentanyl and 10 marijuana plants seized with 15 being arrested on drug related charges. A big thank you to the…
Fort Payne Food City Set to Open
ABINGDON, VA (Friday, August 2, 2024) – Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated August 7th opening of the new 54,000 sq. ft. Food City on Gault Avenue South in Fort Payne, AL. The store marks the company’s third location in Alabama. “We are excited to be joining the Fort Payne retail community. We…
Rainsville First Baptist Church to Hold Revival with Dr. Jeff LaBorg
Dr. Jeff LaBorg, Pastor, Fairview Knox Church, Knoxville, TN will be the guest preacher August 18-20 at Rainsville First Baptist Church. Services are Sunday at 10:15 and 6:30 and Monday and Tuesday nights at 6:30. Dr. LaBorg is one of the most sought after preachers of our day having served the Fairview Knox Church since…
DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 10th , starting at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Summer Summerford. Summer is our District Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, and the 9th Circuit represents both Dekalb and Cherokee counties. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is held at the Cattle Stampede Steak House…
DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting August 1st
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationAugust 1, 2024AGENDA
Fort Payne man arrested on allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with minors
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a complaint by a concerned parent regarding a part-time deputy by the name of Joshua Dane Wells (40 of Fort Payne). Wells was not employed full-time by the Sheriff’s Office and was currently in the Alabama Law Enforcement Police Academy attempting to complete his…
Single Vehicle Crash Claimed Life of Fort Payne Man
Fort Payne, Al. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:49 a.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Cody W. Ashley, 19, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Maxima he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole, a tree and then overturned. Ashley was pronounced…
During the month of June, 13 were arrested on drug related charges
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We are halfway through 2024 and so far, we have seized 6,714 grams of methamphetamine, 8,225 grams marijuana, 24 grams heroin, 7 grams cocaine, 36 grams synthetic marijuana, and 202 grams fentanyl. Thanks to Crossville, Henagar, Fyffe and Collinsville PD’s, DeKalb County…
DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, July 13th , starting at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will be Dana Hall McCain. Dana is the State Director for Senator Katie Britt. Doors open at 7:00 am. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort…
Murder in Collinsville
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On June 25th 2024, Deputies with the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Collinsville Police Department and Crossville Police Department responded to an address on County Road 221 in Collinsville in regard to an unresponsive female. When Law Enforcement arrived, the victim…
DeKalb County to Sell Old School Buses at Public Event
Rainsville, AL – DeKalb County School District is hosting a special event to sell its retired school buses to the public. The event will take place on July 8th at 8:00 AM at the DCS Bus Garage conference room, located at 433 Roy Sanderson Avenue, Rainsville, AL 35986. Residents and businesses interested in purchasing a…
Georgia man arrested for electronic solicitation of a child
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 2nd, 2024, the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division received report of a 12-year-old female who had been the victim of sexual solicitation through Snapchat by an unknown male offender. An investigation into the incident to determine the identity of…
Crossville man arrested for shooting into occupied dwelling
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at around 4:15 P.M. deputies were dispatched to County Road 386 in DeKalb County for a report of someone shooting into an occupied dwelling. DeKalb County Investigations Unit and DeKalb County Drug Task Force conducted a search…
DeKalb County Republican Women Next Meeting
The DeKalb County Republican Women will hold their next meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Desoto Golf Club in Fort Payne. Join us to stay informed on all that is going on.
DeKalb County Republican Headquarters Recent Grand Opening
The DeKalb County Alabama Republican Party recently held their grand opening of the DeKalb County headquarter, in downtown Fort Payne, Al. The headquarters is located at 211 Gault Ave. N. in downtown Fort Payne, Al. Headquarter hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday for 9:00 am –…
Rainsville Now Has A New Disc Golf Course
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Rainsville Disc Golf Course was held Monday, June 4, 2024 Statement given by Rainsville Resident & Course Designer, Stacey Sanford: “I appreciate the City of Rainsville for allowing me to volunteer my time to make this course a reality and to promote the city as well. I was blessed…
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Section woman
HUNTSVILLE POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, has claimed the life of a Section woman. Belinda D. Ryan, 61, was critically injured when the 2007 Acura MDX she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch, a rock embankment and overturned. Ryan was not using a seat belt at…
Cardwell CONVICTED for 2021 Murder of Rainsville Man
June 5, 2024 Cardwell CONVICTED for 2021 Murder of Rainsville Man District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Jason Cardwell, age 46 of Rainsville, was convicted for the 2021 MURDER of Ricky Wilks. Cardwell entered a GUILTY plea in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Shaunathan Bell on Monday, June 4, 2024. Cardwell and Wilks previously…
DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, June 8th , starting at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Cindy Myrex who is an at-large delegate for Donald Trump from Congressional District 4. Please make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort…
Stolen property recovered, subject arrested, vehicle still sought
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 360 Old McVille Road, Crossville. The search warrant stemmed from a Burglary and Theft of a large amount of property from a residence in the…
Donald Vester Robbins, Jr found guilty for Sexual Abuse
News Release from District Attorney Summer Summerford: District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Donald Vester Robbins, Jr. was found guilty on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, by a DeKalb County jury for Sexual Abuse, first degree for abusing an elderly woman who was incapable of consent due to her incapacity. A sentencing hearing will be…
ALEA Investigates An Officer Involved Shooting by Skyline Police Department
JACKSON COUNTY – On Thursday, May 2, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Special Agents withthe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launchedan investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an officer with the Skyline PoliceDepartment. The incident occurred when the officer responded to a call for service on CountyRoad 143 in Jackson County….
Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Lawsuit Challenging Biden Rule to Redefine ‘Sex’ as ‘Gender Identity’ in America’s Schools
(Montgomery, Ala)— Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Biden administration’s recently-announced Title IX rule, which would change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” and effectively abolish female-only bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across America. “Since taking office, Joe Biden has brazenly attempted to use federal funding to…
Vehicle pursuit leads to Trenton man arrested and charged with trafficking in fentanyl
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Monday, April 29th, at approximately 10 a.m., a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop near Al Hwy 75 and County Road 140 (also known as Sulphur Springs Road) in Ider, on a white Chevrolet truck. The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee. Several units responded to assist…
One KILO of Methamphetamine confiscated on Glenn Blvd
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, April 26th, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, as well as the DeKalb County SRT and DeKalb County Aviation Unit, conducted a vehicle take down on Glenn Blvd in Fort Payne resulting in the seizure of 1,014 grams (1 KILO) of methamphetamine. Agents spotted Thomas Dewayne Bailey (51 of Flat…
Runaway Juveniles from Florida located
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Detectives from Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Fort Myers, Florida contacted the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit for assistance in locating two runaway female juveniles in which they had received intel showing the juveniles were possibly at an address near Kilpatrick. Investigators and deputies…
Burglars Quickly Apprehended in Crossville
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Monday, April 8th, the Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by Crossville Police Department regarding a burglary that had recently taken place in the town of Crossville. While taking the report, Crossville Officers had gathered good information on suspects that led to a residence on College Street. Surveillance on…
Several Arrested During the month of March on Drug Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of March 1454 grams of methamphetamine, 89 grams of marijuana, 13 grams of fentanyl, 3 gram of cocaine, 13 grams of synthetic marijuana and 27 prescription narcotic pills were confiscated, along with 17 individuals arrested on drug related charged. As always, we could not have done it without…
DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 13th , starting at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will be Richard (Rich) Anderson. Rich is an appeals prosecutor for the Attorney General’s office. He is the ALGOP nominee for the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. The meeting will be this Saturday at the Cattle…
Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Southeast Wednesday
Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central Gulf Coast States As Wednesday morning dawns, a looming threat of severe weather casts a shadow over parts of the central Gulf Coast States. The forecast warns of potentially severe thunderstorms, including the risk of several tornadoes, with some possibly reaching strong EF2+ intensities, alongside widespread damaging winds. The…
Etowah County Woman Convicted of Stealing more than $2.5 Million from Elderly Mother
(Montgomery)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction and sentence of an Etowah County woman for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person in the First Degree. Gina Cook Gilbert, 63, of Gadsden, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of Financial Exploitation in the First Degree, a Class B felony, of her elderly mother while she was…
Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Dutton Teen
Jackson County, AL – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 24, has claimed two lives. The 17-year-old driver, of Dutton, was fatally injured when the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 the teen was driving, left the roadway and struck a tree. A passenger of the Oldsmobile, Andrew S. Turner, 19, of…
Spring into Safety and‘Think Smart Before You Start’
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourthannual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and theirfamilies prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and theupcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time with their teens to ensuresafety is always…
NWS Confirms Tornado Touch Down Below Fyffe
DeKalb County – A Tornado touchdown was recorded on Thursday, March 15, 2024, just south of County Road 72, leaving some minor damage in the area. The Tornado was rate an EF-0, with peak winds of 85 mph, path wide of 77 yards, and was on the ground for approximately 0.19 miles. The Tornado revealed…
Plainview High School Excels at NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair
March 11, 2024 Plainview High School students showcased their technological prowess at the recent NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair, held on March 5, 2024, and brought home an impressive array of medals. The event, which drew participants from across the region, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their skills and innovations across various technological…
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel: Alabama Law Focuses on Distracted Driving
Montgomery, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by…
Governor Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively…
Ider Captures First State Title since 1985
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Once Ider High School built an eight-point lead with approximately two minutes remaining in Friday’s AHSAA Class 2A girls’ state basketball championship game versus defending state champion Mars Hill Bible, the Hornets fed the ball to point guard Makinley Traylor.Good decision. She delivered, especially at the…
Senator Tommy Tuberville Launches State Satellite Office Initiative to Engage with Constituents
Tuberville Team to Host Meetings Across Alabama, Starting with DeKalb County February 22, 2024 Rainsville, Al. – Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced the launch of the Tuberville Team’s State Satellite Office initiative, a series of meetings across Alabama aimed at engaging with constituents, addressing concerns, and providing assistance with casework. The local meeting for DeKalb…
Alabama Hwy 117 Closed
GADSDEN POST—At approximately 9:49 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division was notified that a fallen tree has caused road blockage. All lanes on Alabama 117 near Valley Head city limits, in Dekalb County are currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers…
Substitute teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with a student under 19 years of age
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about a substitute teacher possibly having inappropriate relations with a student. The complaint was investigated by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and today, Stephanie Mechelle Woods (45 of Henagar) has been arrested and booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center and charged with School Employee Engaging in a…
Fort Payne Police Activity Report February 2nd – 4th
Date: 02/05/2024Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for February 2 thru February 4, 2024 Friday February 2nd Incidents 1 Arrests Francisco Manuel, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 12:29 am 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Saturday February 3rd Incidents 3 Arrests Randy Lamar Crawford, age 50…
ALEA’s ICAC Unit Promotes Safer Internet Day 2024
MONTGOMERY – February 6, marks Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed atpromoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especiallyamong children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law EnforcementAgency’s (ALEA) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is joining forces withlaw enforcement agencies and…
DCSO Yearly Statistics for 2023
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We have gotten together and compiled our yearly statistics for 2023. Our compilation consists of total miles driven, number of reports taken, to the number of hang ups answered. Gathering all of this information not only helps the public see how hard…
Twelve arrested on drug related charges during month of January
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the first month of 2024, Narcotics Agents have been busy. Agents have seized 600 grams of methamphetamine, 3168 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, 103 DU of controlled pills, 1 gram of spice and executed 2 search warrants. These cases…
Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, February 10th , starting at 7:30 am. Our program this month will feature the local candidates that are running for office in Dekalb County. All the unopposed candidates will have an opportunity to speak briefly but, the candidates that are in a contested race will be given…
Former Dekalb County Attorney and Judicial Candidate Sentenced for Multiple Felony Convictions
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall released the following press release today regarding a joint investigation and prosecution: Former Dekalb County Attorney and Judicial Candidate Sentenced for Multiple Felony Convictions Teresa Darwin Phillips, 43, of Sylvania, a former attorney and candidate for DeKalb County District Judge, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Jeremy Taylor to 20…
Hiroya Tsukamoto Comes to Mater’s For ARTS In Education
For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Gulley 256-845-0203 home office 727-308-8156 cell Email: gulley35968@yahoo.com Fort Payne,Al. Feb.2nd, Hiroya Tsukamoto, internationally acclaimed master guitarist is coming to Fort Payne for one inschool performance as part of the Ol’Man Russell Gulley Arts in Education Program 2024.That evening, he’ll perform at Mater’s down town Fort Payne, at 7pm in…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office teams up with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve and prevent crime. Crime Stoppers also encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the…
Former officer arrested and taken into custody
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Former officer, Jairo Alexander Castillo (32 of Collinsville), was arrested and taken into custody by Alabama State Bureau of Investigation today around noon. Castillo is a former employee with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as a school resource officer. Castillo was taken into…
I-65 nightly lane closures to start Sunday
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that nighttime single-lane closures for a $23.7 million rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridges will begin the evening of Sunday, Jan. 28, weather permitting. With exceptions for certain work items, ALDOT is restricting lane closures to nights to minimize impacts to traffic during…
Gadsden Food City Set to Open
ABINGDON, VA (Friday, January 19, 2024) – Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated January 24th opening of the new Food City in Gadsden, AL. The 53,700 square foot supermarket is the retailer’s second location in Alabama. “We are excited to be joining the Gadsden retail community. We look forward to serving the citizens…
ALEA Road Update January 17, 2024
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division have received reports of icy roadway conditions with the following counties. Limestone Alabama 227 near the state park is shut down with barricades.
Beware of “black ice” overnight
Jan. 17, 2024 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists of the threat of “black ice” on north Alabama roadways tonight and early Thursday. Black ice is so-called because it is difficult to see on pavement. ALDOT made progress on a number of primary roadways today as sunshine combined with treatments applied by ALDOT…
Severe Weather Alert for Friday, January 12, 2024 Across Southeastern States – Tornadoes Possible
As of the latest weather forecasts, an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is anticipated on Friday afternoon into Friday evening across parts of East Central and Southeast Alabama, much of Central Georgia, and South Carolina into Southern North Carolina. Surrounded by a Slight Risk Area that extends from Mississippi to the Carolinas. Summary: Severe weather…
Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 13th , at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker this month is Robert Aderholt. Congressman Aderholt is our Representative of the 4th Congressional District. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is held at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin….
Interstate 59 Northbound Closed
GADSDEN POST–At approximately 9:48 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, a tree that has fallen across the roadway has caused road blockage. The northbound lanes of Interstate 59 near the 199 mile marker is currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will…
Two stabbed in Shiloh community overnight
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Sunday, January 7th, DeKalb County Deputies and Officers with Rainsville Police Department responded to a residence on Dawson Ave in the Shiloh community in regards to an assault with a knife. As the initial deputy neared the residence, he encountered a male subject on foot fleeing from the location and…
Man charged with rape
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were contacted by Collinsville Police Department in regard to a sexual assault report. After an investigation, Jose Elisama Francisco-Diego (21, of Gadsden) was arrested and charged with Rape 1st on December 29, 2023. Francico-Diego was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center and later released on bond. Jose Elisama Francisco-Diego (21, of Gadsden)…
Narcan used to revive subject during overdose
FORT PAYNE, Ala. -DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, Deputies and K-9 Unit, Sylvania, Fyffe, Rainsville and Powell PD’s, along with DHR and DAS are always there to help when we call. We can never thank you all enough for everything you do. During the month of December, 16 individuals were arrested and charged…
Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season
MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holidayseason. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens and inviteAgency partners to join in sharing important safety tips and reminders that can…
Month of November resulted in 23 arrested on drug charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Narcotics Agents and Criminal Investigations, Officers with Powell, Fyffe, Henagar, Sylvania and Ider PD’s and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 on drug related charged during the month of November. We greatly appreciate you all and the working relationships we have with all of you. On Friday,…
Fyffe climbs stairway to 7th state title in 10 years by beating Reeltown in Class 2A championship
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – The Fyffe dynasty continues. The Red Devils (14-1) earned a 43-24 victory over Reeltown (13-1), coached by Matt Johnson, in Friday’s AHSAA Super 7 Class 2A state football championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Fyffe’s Logan Anderson ran 34 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns as…
Severe Weather Alert: Alabama Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds on Saturday, December 9, 2023
Potential Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the State Alabama residents are urged to stay weather-aware as a potent storm system approaches, bringing with it the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, strong to damaging wind gusts, and a few Tornadoes. The severe weather is expected to impact the state late Saturday afternoon, persisting into the…
Substitute teacher arrested for sex act with student
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office received complaints about a DeKalb County substitute teacher having a sexual relationship with a student. The complaints were investigated by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit. On Thursday December 7, 2023, substitute teacher, Kristen Jade Ford (age 30) was arrested on the charge of School Employee Engaging in a Sex…
DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, December 9th, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker the meeting will be Dylan Smith, who is a spokesman from Congressman Dale Strong’s staff. Please make plans to attend the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club meeting this Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 7:30 am, doors will…
May Your Nights Be Merry And Bright A ROCK CITY
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Warm your hearts this winter at Rock City Gardens’Enchanted Garden of Lights! Chattanooga’s brightest holiday light experience takes place everyevening beginning at 4:30 p.m. from November 17 through January 6 (excluding ChristmasEve). This wonderland of a million lights illuminates six distinct holiday realms and featuresfestive fun for everyone. The journey begins…
One Stop Fentanyl Shop Shut Down
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with Sylvania Police Department, Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division, and Dekalb County Deputies worked tirelessly to shut down this one stop fentanyl shop, the defendants cut, packaged, sold and delivered their products with no concern to public safety. After Agents obtained a Search Warrant…
Celebrating the Spirit of the Season: Community Parades Enchanting DeKalb County
Rainsville, November 30th – The Festive Season Kicks Off with Sparkling Parade As the calendar turns to December, the heartwarming spirit of the holiday season comes alive in DeKalb County. The enchantment begins on November 30th in Rainsville, where the community is invited to gather at 6:00 PM to witness a dazzling display of lights,…
Santa’s helper, Mr. McClung, has delivered some special treats
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Mr. Leon McClung is the best of the best! For several years now he has repaired old bicycles, fixed them up then delivered them to the Sheriff’s Office for a lot of special kiddos. If you get one of these bicycles that Mr. McClung has repaired, just know that they were…
ALEA Dishes Out Safety Tips for Thanksgiving 2023
MONTGOMERY – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabamaroadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prepareto share the road with millions of other motorists as AAA predicts more than 49 millionAmericans will be driving during the upcoming holiday. “There is nothing better than making memories…
Busy November at Rainsville Police Department
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department, November 21, 2023 On November 17th, 2023 at approximately 6:12AM patrolmen with Rainsville Police Department, as well as units from Henagar Police Department, Sylvania Police Department, and Dekalb County Sheriffs office responded to the 200 block of Carlyle Road in Rainsville for reports of shots being fired into a…
Rain Brings Update to Fire Restrictions
With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, all burn restrictionswill be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state, the…
Dissemination of child porn arrest
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On November 9, 2023 the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that an individual…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and 911 Merge Communications
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, November 13th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and 911 merge communications! This starts a new era of Dispatch. This has been in the works for approximately two years. It’s a must do and will benefit not only First Responders but all the people of DeKalb County, from our citizens, to…
Investigators Help Victims Get Money Back From Scammers
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —DeKalb County Investigators were able to retrieve $59,800.75 for a victim that had been involved in a scam. Investigators worked diligently on this case with only a very small window to reverse the transfer and return the money to the victim’s account. The…
Governor Ivey Issues Statewide Burn Ban
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which…
208-Team Field set for First Round ofthe 58th AHSAA State Football Playoffs
MONTGOMERY – A total of 208 high school football teams earned berths in the AHSAA 58th annual State Football Playoffs which get underway next week with 28 first-round games scheduled for Thursday night, November 9. The remaining 76 games will be played Friday, November 11. The big shift in Thursday games is mainly due to…
Numerous charged with drug related offenses during month of September
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of September 31 people were charged with drug related offenses. Thank you to DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, SRT, Officers with Ider, Henagar, Geraldine, Powell, Sylvania Police Department’s, State Pardons and Parole and Officers with Jackson County. It takes all of us doing our parts and working together…
Northeast Alabama Faces Dual Threat: Fire Hazard and Freeze Warning on Halloween
Residents Brace for Unusual Weather Patterns as October Ends October 30, 2023 Northeast Alabama – As the month of October draws to a close, residents of Northeast Alabama find themselves in the crosshairs of an uncommon meteorological confluence, with both a fire hazard and freeze warning set for Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This unusual…
AL75 bridge replacement to begin soon
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will begin soonon a $13.8 million project to replace the Alabama 75 bridge over Town Creek in Lakeview in DeKalbCounty.Few impacts to traffic are anticipated because the new bridge will be constructed alongside the existingbridge, which will remain open to traffic during construction. After…
DeKalb County Detention Center receives new body scanner
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Thanks to the NCIC Inmate Communications, we are the proud owners of a new X-ray full Body Scanner for the Detention Center. This was at no cost to the tax-payers as it was purchased solely by NCIC. This is an exceptional addition to our Detention Center, because it will help ensure…
The DeKalb County Republican Women’s Meeting October 23rd
The next meeting for the DeKalb County Republican Women will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the “The Old Barn on 35”, in Rainsville, AL. Justice Sarah Stewart and Attorney Jeff McCurdy will be speaking. Jeff is also providing food at 5:00 pm. Everyone…
Dekalb County Republican Primary Qualifying Begins October 16th
The Qualifying period for all elected candidates for the Dekalb County Republican Primary Election opens on October 16th and will run thru November 10th 2023. All candidates that are interested in running for the upcoming terms will need to meet with Party Chairman David Gulledge to file the forms for consideration to be on the…
National EAS Test To Be Conducted Today
October 4, 2023 – millions of Americans across the nation will experience a momentary interruption in their daily routines today, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts the National Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This annual test is a critical component of the country’s emergency preparedness, ensuring that the system is in optimal working…
Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club Welcomes Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club is excited to announce its upcoming meeting, featuring a distinguished guest speaker, Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the House. Scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, the event will kick off bright and early at 7:30 am. The venue for this gathering is the Cattle Stampede…
Two DCSO Investigators complete Crisis Negotiation Course
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputy Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett and Investigator Paul Bell completed the FBI Basic Crisis Negotiation Course during the week of September 11-15 at Jacksonville State University Training Facility. Both, Deputy Chief Investigator Padgett and Investigator Bell, assist DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special…
City of Rainsville to Hold Meeting On Zoning and Building Regulations
The City of Rainsville, the Zoning Division, and Planning Commission will have a hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Contractors, realtors, and citizens are encouraged to attend and address any questions or concerns regarding regulations that are in place for building homes, developing subdivisions; as well as zoning for…
Swearing in ceremony of Jail Chaplains
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past Sunday, September 17th, Sheriff Nick Welden administered the Oath of Office to Adam Moore, Bob Reynolds and Cat Reynolds. Chaplain Mike Harper has served DCSO for the past 5 years and says he would love to see more volunteer for…
It’s Time For the 68th Annual DeKalb County VFW Fair
Fort Payne, Alabama – September 15, 2023 The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is back for its 68th year, and it promises to be an event you won’t want to miss! From September 25 to September 30, 2023, Fort Payne, Alabama, will be bustling with excitement as the fair takes over with rides, entertainment, and…