Over the Last Three Weeks, 18 Have Been Arrested on Drug Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related charges. A stolen vehicle was
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon.
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn leads
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Crossville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
On 1/4/21 Marshall County Investigators charged David Brian Musgrove of Crossville Al. with Sexual Abuse of a Child under the
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Two Arrested and Linked to Seven Burglaries and Thefts in the Area
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Tuesday, December 21, Kathryn E. Smith (19 of Cleveland, TN) and Tristan Wade Grider (20 of
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Puppy Scam
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook advertising
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Felony Charges For Illegal Winery Operation In Rainsville
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Today, December 18, an arrest was made in the illegal winery operation that was set up
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DCSO Uncovers Large Illegal Winery at Rainsville Waste Water Treatment Plant
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Today, (Thursday, December 17, 2020) at approximately 3 pm, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and narcotics unit
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Over Two Grams of Heroin Seized in Last Few Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has been
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Mentone Burglary Foiled by Swift Response
On Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road 637
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DCSO – Theft Ring Dismantled
Over the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th, DeKalb
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Says To Be On The Lookout For Counterfeit Bills
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, as the holiday’s approach, there is usually an increase in people trying to
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DCSO Reports Over a Kilo of Meth Taken off the Streets
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Last week, two were arrested on drug trafficking charges and more arrests are possible. Over a kilo
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Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent felon
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DCSO – Six Arrested on Drug Charges
FORT PAYNE, Al. Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Henagar Police
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One Current and One Former Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our attention, an
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DCSO Hard At Work Cleaning Up Our County – Several Drug Arrests Made
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the last 2 weeks, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the help of Collinsville Police
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1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb County
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrests In Armed Robbery
News Release from Rainsville Police Department November 17, 2020 “On 11/11/2020 Rainsville police department received a call to a residence
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Arrests Made For Robbery And Arson
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Over the last couple of weeks, DeKalb County Investigators along with Henagar Police Department and Alabama
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Narcotics Round Up Nets 20 Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Last week, DeKalb County deputies, narcotics agents, and ALEA Region F Task Force arrested a total
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47 Arrests Made on Drug Related Charges in the Past Several Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD, Sylvania
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Jackson County Inmate Worker Escapes
On October 22, 2020 at around 4:00 AM, an inmate worker at the Jackson County Jail escaped the facility grounds
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Arrest Made In Burglary of a Local Business in Fort Payne
At approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of a
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Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb County
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Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration of
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Former Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior with
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft and
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I-59 Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
Today, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida) was
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Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the Mentone
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Drunk Driver Hits Fort Payne Police Unit On I-59
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On September 9, 2020, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a
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A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents around
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Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the ALEA
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with
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Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her residence.
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Three Arrested on Drug Charges
On Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207 Watkins
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Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday
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Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death
08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments were
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Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of Narcotics,
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Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
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200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway 68
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Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson Cabinet
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Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a Fort
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Date: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort Payne,
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last several weeks.
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Statement from ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor on the Death of Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed in
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Several Drug Arrests Last Week; Crack Cocaine confiscated | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by the
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Numerous Stolen Items
In a separate Investigation being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving a rash of stolen ATV’s in the
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ATV/UTV’s recovered by JCSO and Scottsboro PD
On May 13, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies located a stolen 2020 side by side valued at
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Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on Highway
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The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Human Remains found near Mentone | WVSM Digital News
Yesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded area
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2020 National Police Week Message From Cherokee County Sheriff
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 This scripture,
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Woman charged in Burglary sought by the DCSO | WVSM Digital News
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another is
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Stolen Motorcycle recovered after break-in at I-59 Flea Market | WVSM Digital News
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the DeKalb
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Eleven Narcotics arrests made in the last week | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week. On
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Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a bicycle
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Texas Man Killed In Chase/Crash With Marshall Co. Deputies
HUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to
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Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road 1000
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Two Rainsville Men Arrested For Large Amount of Narcotics | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in Rainsville.
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Suspect Arrested In Motorcycle Chase With State Troopers Monday
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, ALEA State Troopers arrested Hunter Thomas Rollins, 23, of Huntsville
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Motorcycle Chase Ends With State Trooper Car Overturned & On Fire
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, ALEA State Troopers attempted to stop a red motorcycle on
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Cherokee County Sheriff Reminds People About Scams Related to COVID-19
Cherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to take
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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Recover Stolen Property Valued at over $250,000
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on Thursday,
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Arrest Made In FTC Telephone substation Burglary
Rainsville Police Department News Release:From: Kevin R. Smith, Chief In the evening hours of 8 April 2020, Rainsville police department
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Rape 2nd Degree
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020). Earlier
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Juvenile in custody after being located in Chattanooga
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area of
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Juvenile in Custody after Homicide
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for murder.
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13 ounces of Meth seized after 2 search warrants
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, 26 Charged in Narcotics cases in the last month
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and received
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Jackson County Sheriff Makes Sex Abuse Arrest
On Wednesday March 18, 2020, Benjamin Adam Tinker, age 33 of Higdon, AL. surrendered himself to the Jackson County Jail on
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Former Sylvania Attorney Arrested on Felony Theft Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department, and
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Man & Woman Suffer Gun Shot Wounds
03/16/2020 According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning for
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Suspect identified after Officer Involved Shooting
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah County
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Officer involved shooting during pursuit
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting during
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Suspects Damage Numerous Boaz Police Units In Chase
News release from the Boaz Police Department There was a police chase earlier this evening that was initiated by State
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Convicted Murderer Escapes From Work Release Center
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, “at approximately 9:30 pm last night, Daniel Miner escaped from the Childersburg Work
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Crossville man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child. The
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Arrests made in multiple burglaries in DeKalb Co. and across North Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S. Marshalls,
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Scottsboro Man Arrested For Attacking Brother With Machete
According to the Scottsboro Police Department, on February 19, 2020 at approximately 4:19 pm, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department
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Boaz Police Makes Murder Arrest In Shooting At Family Security Credit Union
PRESS RELEASE FROM: Assistant Chief Walter Colbert Boaz Police Department Date: 02/19/2020 On 02/18/2020, at approximately 2:49 pm, the Boaz
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Ider Woman Reported Missing Last Week Has Been Found
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45 pm
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes 3 Arrest After Attempted Break-in
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting to
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Man Charged With Murder In Marshall County
2-7-20 On January 26, 2020, at approximately 5:10 pm, Deputies respond to a suspicious fire of a mobile home on
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports 2 Motorcycle Chases in one night
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with suspects on
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Fort Payne Police Reports Another Resisting Arrest Case
Date: 01/31/2020 Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a week
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Collinsville Man Arrested For Burglary
News release from Collinsville Police Department: Collinsville, Al. – On January 26, 2020, between the hours of 12:59 am and
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Several Scams targeting DeKalb County Elderly
Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting senior
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Narcotics and Interdiction Team Makes 36 Drug Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been arrested
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Man in Custody after Breaking in Store for Cigarettes
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Deputies were dispatched to the Quickmart in
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DCSO Makes Arrest After Vehicle Chase & Wreck
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, several suspects lead Deputies and Agents on a chase on Alabama Highway 35
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Wanted Felon Arrested By Fort Payne Police
Date: 01/23/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated a call on January 20 of
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Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant on
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Centre Man Arrested For Making Terroristic Threats
Date: 01/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On Tuesday January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle age 23 of Centre
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Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Crimes against Children
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges have
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Rainsville Man Arrested For Murder
Date: 01/14/2020 Title: Press Release – Fort Payne Police Department On January 13, Robert Joseph Hairell, age 22 of Rainsville,
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High Speed Pursuit Ends With Wreck and One Air Lifted
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock, Al.
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Multiple Arrests During New Year’s Saturation
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From midday Tuesday (December 31) to early Wednesday (January 1, 2020) deputies with the DeKalb County
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports November 29th – December 1st
SUBJECT: Activity for November 29 thru December 1, 2019 Friday November 29th Incidents 5 Arrests Sharon Ruth Lanes, age
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Dekalb County Sheriff Makes 42 Narcotics Cases
42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics and
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Larry Bodily Sentenced In Murder Of His Mother
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the
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