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 charged with Attempted Murder and Felony Attempt to Elude. The charges stem from the incident Wednesday, when a Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on I-59 Northbound at approximately 6 pm. The vehicle initially stopped at the…

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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 Aviation Unit, and the U.S. Marshall’s resulted in the capture of a federal fugitive. The suspect had an outstanding warrant for a federal probation violation. On the night of Wednesday, August 12th, the same suspect…

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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 issued for drug distribution resulting in death.  The investigation began in 2018, after the death of Cody Bleu Brewster at a residence near Cedar Bluff.  Brewster died as the result of ingesting illegal drugs containing…

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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 Shop early Wednesday morning (July 22, 2020) and damage to gates at the Fyffe Town Park. Charges were also finalized on a suspect in unrelated car break-ins and a manhunt in Geraldine last week. Investigators…

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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. Two stolen vehicles have also been recovered in suspected drug related crimes.On Friday, May 22, deputies and an interdiction agent went to the residence of Melvin Christopher Moss (30 of Valley Head) on Highway 11 in Hammondville…

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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 the line of duty. Sergeant Stephen Williams bravely committed 23 years of his life to protecting and serving his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers of the Moody…

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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 off of County Road 948. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified, and immediately began an investigation. Additional remains were located by investigators later in the afternoon. Early this morning, DeKalb County Investigators were assisted…

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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 (near Hammondville) resulting in a large amount of narcotics being seized. The investigation stemmed from information received that several juveniles were purchasing marijuana from other residents in the area. After tracing it to the source,…

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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. The investigation was initiated after receiving numerous complaints from the community regarding possible drug activity on Hancock Drive in Rainsville. Through the course of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the residence. Deputies…

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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, at a residence located on Norton Lane just inside Etowah County.  The search warrant was the result of a burglary and theft investigation led by Investigator Jeremy Stepps.  Stolen property, valued at over a quarter-million…

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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 charges related to narcotics. On Thursday, February 6th, Deputies along with Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in Rainsville. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Terry Jacob Dutton…

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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 were dispatched to the 700 block of Perry St. in reference to a fight-in-progress call between two brothers. Officers, detectives, and medical personnel responded to find Bryan Hodges, 55, of Scottsboro with large lacerations to…

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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 Police Department received a call of a shooting that had just occurred at Family Security Credit Union located at 310 US Highway 431 Boaz, AL 35957. When Officers arrived they observed a white male (victim)…

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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 Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit conducted a New Year’s Eve Saturation in areas of the county to ensure safety on our roadways. Several were arrested for being in possession of…

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Leesburg Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Drug Distribution

According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug investigation.  Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the man’s residence on County Road 7.  Investigators seized both cocaine and marijuana from inside the house.  The suspect, Renie McCreary, age…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 1st – 3rd

News Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st                Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel Sharrow, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am Melissa Ann Goldthreate, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am…

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Jared Haggard Captured this Morning after a Multi-Agency Manhunt

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with sixteen outstanding warrants in DeKalb County, as well as several others in Dade (Georgia) and Jackson Counties. At approximately 6 am this morning (Tuesday, November 19, 2019) Deputies and Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb…

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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson

Press Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect in connection with two structure fires that occurred this week.  Investigator Leigha Blake arrested Keith Garner, 61 of Centre, with first degree arson and second degree arson.  The suspect is charged with setting fire to…

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Jackson County Corrections Deputy Arrested

On Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection with an investigation into contraband being brought into the Jackson County Jail.  JCSO Corrections Staff discovered that Rod Edwards HANNA was bringing tobacco, which is considered contraband, into the correctional facility and delivering it to an…

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Fort Payne Police Investigates Accident, with Injuries, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Press Release from Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries in the 7000 block of Greenhill Blvd Chief Randy Bynum stated.  When officers arrived, they found a female victim identified as Tasha Lynn Doyle of Fort Payne face down on the…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 30th – October 6th

News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th                  Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave N, a check was forged, valued at $60.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 4100 Greenhill Blvd NW, a fender, door and bed of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was…

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