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Date: 01/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On Tuesday January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle age 23 of Centre was arrested by Fort Payne Police Investigators on a charge of making Terroristic Threats Chief Randy Bynum stated. Mr. Pangle’s arrest stems from a note that was found inside The Children’s Place that stated a…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges have ranged from domestic violence due to child abuse and production of child pornography. On November 27, 2019, Scott Tinker (50 of Flat Rock) and June Tinker (48 of Flat Rock) were booked into the DeKalb…
Date: 01/14/2020 Title: Press Release – Fort Payne Police Department On January 13, Robert Joseph Hairell, age 22 of Rainsville, was arrested on a grand jury warrant for murder. These charges stem from a vehicle accident that resulted in the death of Barbara Appleton Burgess, age 77 of Fort Payne. The accident occurred May 28,…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock, Al. The pursuit started on Highway 117 in Ider, Al. and ended when the suspect wrecked on Jackson County Road 78. The suspect, Mark Anthony Summerford, of Flat Rock was air lifted to Erlanger Hospital, and…
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…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 29 thru December 1, 2019 Friday November 29th Incidents 5 Arrests Sharon Ruth Lanes, age 56 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 12:54 am Joshua Christopher Lott, age 39 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Driving While License Suspended at 3:45 pm…
42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit in the war on illegal drugs in our county. In the last month, the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made or assisted with 42 drug arrests. On Thursday November 28th, Interdiction agents stopped…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the brutal murder of his mother. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Mike O’Dell and was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury in November. The murder of Karen Willmon occurred in 2017 at a residence…
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…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 18th – November 24th, 2019 Monday November 18th Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, transactions of $6914.78 were made that were a scam Domestic Violence – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW, an entry door and patio door and frame were damaged, valued at $1000.00…
Douglas Brooks Hamilton was taken into custody by Boaz Police, Collinsville Police and the Dekalb County Sheriffs Deputy’s at the Travelers Inn hotel in Collinsville. He was with a young child who had been reported missing. Hamilton is charged with of production of child pornography by Boaz Police
Press Release: Activity for November 15 thru November 17, 2019 Friday November 15th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 413 Turner Ave SE, glass in a door was damaged, a Canon Rebel camera, a 1000mm lens, two memory cards and a gold ring were taken, valued at $1167.95 Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card –…
On Wednesday December 4, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jericho Tidwell escaped from a work release detail at Stevenson Park. Tidwill had been working this detail for several weeks and was in jail for a Probation Revocation. Tidwell, pictured above, is a White, Male, 5’10” tall, approximately 150 pounds with brown shaved hair, hazel eyes…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the last couple of weeks, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team has racked up a total of 21 arrests. Earlier this week, six were arrested at a drug house on County Road 712 in a multi-agency raid. On Monday, November 11th, Johnny Tyler Townson (25 of Fyffe) and Tiffany…
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…
Monday October 28th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 3616 Grand Ave SW, six checks were forged, valued at $420.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 631 67th Street NW, a Dooney & Bourke purse, two pair New Balance shoes and makeup were taken, valued at $900.00 3 Arrests Haley Christine Howard, age 24 of…
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…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase that ended in Dawson this morning. The pursuit began when a Boaz Police Officer attempted to stop the vehicle this morning around 9:30 am. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed, eventually entering…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man from Bryant is in custody regarding an incident that occurred at the gas station in Hammondville last week. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 am last Wednesday (November 6, 2019) at the gas station on Alabama Highway 117 at I-59 in Hammondville. A young woman that was pumping gas…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, DCSO Narcotics and Interdiction Agents have made and assisted with 23 drug related arrests. Three stolen cars were recovered; with one of the three being recovered after a pursuit Wednesday night. On Monday (October 21, 2019) the…
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…
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…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a subject at the Mentone Market on Highway 117 in Mentone. The individual was requesting an officer for assistance after his Marijuana had allegedly been stolen. The call was transferred to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. Several months ago, DeKalb County Deputies discovered a burned boat burned near Ider. The boat was found to be stolen out of Jackson County. Following this discovery, a tip was received that the boat’s motor and trailer…
Press Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday November 1, 2019, around 3:05 AM, a suspect wearing camouflage clothing and a blue ski mask (Pictured) entered the Skyline Mart on Alabama Highway 79 in Skyline, Alabama armed with a handgun. Three employees were present at the store and the suspect brandished the handgun and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On Tuesday (October 29, 2019) a child reported to a parent that a family member had engaged in inappropriate behavior. After an interview with the suspect, the suspicions were confirmed. Joseph Daniel Johnson (35 of Collinsville) was…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th Incidents Hit and Run Vehicle – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, a bumper and hood on a 2009 Toyota Venza were damaged, valued at $300.00 4 Arrests Amber Marie Crowe, age 23 of Fort Payne,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous drug arrests. The arrests come as a result of search warrants served in Fort Payne, Henagar, and Sylvania, as well as traffic stops within the county. Last Tuesday (October 15, 2019) The Narcotics and Interdiction unit executed…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, a fender on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was damaged, valued at $300.00 1 Arrest Brittany Nicole Rines, age 18 of Dutton, was arrested for Assault at 11:17…
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…
On October 21, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a report of a burglary which occurred at the Mt. View Christian Academy on Highway 73 in Bryant, AL. The scene was processed and several items of evidence were submitted to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis. During an almost one…
Press Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th Incidents Counterfeit Bill – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, a $20.0 bill was counterfeit 3 Arrests Dustin Wayne Gass, age 35 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:03 pm…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has been busy. Multiple arrests have been made as a result of investigations and assisting local police departments in narcotics cases. A DeKalb County Narcotics Agent who serves on the state task force conducted a traffic stop…
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…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort Payne for assault second degree. According to Assistant District Attorney Summer McWhorter, the trial took place yesterday before a DeKalb County jury in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor. The defendant was arrested April 6,…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigators made two additional arrests on Tuesday in connection to a cluster of vehicle break-ins that occurred late last week and this weekend. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Eric K. Hooper, 25, and Devon B. Hill, 27, both of Collinsville, were taken into custody by investigators and were each charged with…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 610 Turner Ave SE, a Simpson pressure washer was taken, valued at $400.00 4 Arrests Agustis Angel Mondragon, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was found alone in the roadway on Saturday night (October 5, 2019). The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified at approximately 9 pm of a small child alone in the roadway on County Road 12 (South of…
New Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call of “shots fired” on County Road 100 in Section, AL. Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Section Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and ALEA DTF agents responded to the area and located Demario Gunn and…
October 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a call of a burglar alarm at 5 Star Foods, located at 982 Main St. East in Rainsville. Officers from the Rainsville Police Department and Officer Levi Bates of the Fyffe Police Department responded to the call….
Shane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual assault following his pleas of guilty in court. Henegar appeared before Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor on September 26, 2019 and entered pleas of guilty to Robbery, 1st Degree, Sodomy, 1st Degree, Breaking and Entering a Motor…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of an elderly woman and severely injuring her in the Mount Vernon Community (on County Road 354). The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from the victim around 11:30 pm that night and deputies were…
From Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office On July 26th a burglary occurred at the Union Grove Food Town on Union Grove Rd. Surveillance cameras depicting a subject covering his face with a belt. Our office then shared a photo taken the night of the burglary and thanks to the tips from…
Press Release: Marshall County Sheriff’s Office 9-27-2019 Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Grant Police Department, has investigated reports of possible threats being made at DAR School involving an Instagram account depicting “Blinky The Clown”. This account referred to a scavenger hunt that several students participated in around…
SUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019 Gault Ave N, currency and gift cards were taken, valued at $255.00 2 Arrests Khloe Tighe Kennedy, age 19 of Scottsboro, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol at 11:28 pm A 17 year old juvenile…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th Incidents 3 Arrests Jamie Christine Watts, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 1:25 am Theresa Michelle Jennings, age 28 of Gaylesville, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Two Warrants for Failure to…
A Cherokee County Grand Jury indicted a Centre man last week in connection with a case involving the theft of funds from the Sheriff’s Office and the County Commission. Stephen Studdard, 48 of Centre, was arrested on Tuesday, and booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on a two count grand jury indictment for first…
Press Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1504 Gault Ave N, a flashlight, Kobalt tool box and tools, and cash were taken, valued at $740.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 707 Williams Ave NE, a stove, Hot…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two women were arrested by Cherokee County deputies on Friday, minutes after a burglary occurred on County Road 99 in the Broomtown Community. An observant citizen spotted a suspicious vehicle pulled into a driveway and reported it to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy John Sentell and Investigator Tony Monroy, who were…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at approximately 2 am, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended a fugitive who was wanted in Missouri on several outstanding warrants. The Collinsville Police Department also was on scene to assist with…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, three suspects were taken into custody minutes after they burglarized a residence on County Road 34. The trio, Jeffery D. Perry, 20 of Centre, Dontavious K. Stubbs, 19 of Leesburg, and a male juvenile, forcibly entered the residence and discovered the home was occupied when they made entry. …
Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 2 thru September 5, 2019 Monday September 2nd Incidents 4 Arrests Adrianna Marie Daniels, age 19 of Ider, was arrested for DUI and Underage Possession of Alcohol at 1:48 am Lawrence Bryant Goggans, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Littering…
On Wednesday September 18, 2019, at approximately 10 AM, a man walked into the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro, AL. armed with a handgun on his side. After being refused entry by Courthouse Security Deputies, the man drew his weapon and was shot. Medical attention was provided at the scene and he was later transported…
Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest On Tuesday September 17, 2019, Investigators of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Divisions arrested Byron Keith SHIREY age 58 of Dutton, Alabama in connection with the May 24, 2017 murder of his father, Charles SHIREY. This murder took place at Charles SHIREY’s residence on County Road…
New Release from Marshall County Sheriff: Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Douglas Police Department, have investigated reports of student threats being made at Douglas Schools. We do not take these type of threats lightly regardless of the reasons why they were said. The safety of our…
On Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Alabama Highway 40 and Jackson County Road 322 in Henegar, AL. During this stop, Deputies observed small quantity of Marijuana inside the vehicle and conducted search. During this search…
Wednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued at $50.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I-59 Southbound mm 223, a door on a 2003 Buick Park Avenue was damaged, valued at $500.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 100 1st Street E, a bumper on…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure of 24 pounds of methamphetamine on Highway 35 in Fort Payne. Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff Department Narcotics Unit completed a six month investigation into the trafficking of large amounts of “Ice” into the North…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co. Narcotics and Interdiction Unit arrested a 16 year old for trafficking in methamphetamine after a chase. Agents along with the Mentone Police Department, were on Alabama Highway 117 near Mentone. While there, officers observed a vehicle…
09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August 30th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 2101 Briarwood Ave SW Apt 712, a Mossberg 835 12 gauge shotgun was taken, valued at $300.00 0 Arrest 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday August 31st Incidents…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for allegedly stealing air conditioning units from a preschool in Henagar. The theft took place around 3 am on August 21, 2019. The units were taken from the Busy Bees Preschool on Highway 75 in Henagar. The…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit assisted the Collinsville Police Department with a saturation operation in the city limits of Collinsville. Deputies wrote numerous traffic citations and warnings on the roadways as a…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. The two were caught on surveillance camera attempting to steal gasoline at approximately 3:30 am last Tuesday morning at Mike’s Tire on Highway 227. The vehicle ignited…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 1030 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2010 Dodge Caliber was damaged, valued at $400.00 1 Arrest A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:11 am William Clark Smith, age 45 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal gas from a truck’s gas tank at Mike’s Tire in Crossville, Al. The two were attempting to drill a hole in the fuel tank of a truck at Mike’s Tire in Crossville at 3:30 am on…
Wednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE, a wallet, cash and contents were taken, valued at $210.00 1 Arrest Jeffery Delane Watts, age 46 of Valley Head, was arrested…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended fugitive Billy Blake (42 of Fort Payne). Blake was taken into custody after he led deputies on a brief pursuit in a motorhome on County Road 732 (near Ider). He then abandoned the motorhome…
After a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction Unit apprehended Billy Blake. Blake has previously led Jackson and DeKalb Counties on multiple chases, and has previously broke into Henagar School, along with several churches. Blake had several existing warrants, and will facing…
Thursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook and makeup kit was taken, valued at $55.00 Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a quarter panel on a Chevrolet Camry was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Date: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1604 Adamsburg Road E, miscellaneous household items were taken, valued at $450.00 3 Arrests April Christine Goforth, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant…
Date: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8, 2019 Monday August 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1823 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $300.00 3 Arrests Crystal Marie Coots, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
08/14/2019 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested Robert M. Dildine, 55 of Centre, on Tuesday on multiple charges. Investigators charged Dildine with 3 violations of the sex offender registration notification act (SORNA), unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was also taken…
08/14/2019 Three men were arrested by Cherokee County deputies Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 9 south when the vehicle began to flee. The suspects threw illegal drugs and paraphernalia out of the window before the pursuit ended. Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered…
08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded to a call of a unresponsive male subject at business on Alabama Hwy 35 in Section, AL. When Officer Mcintire arrived he observed a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle with a…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, Troopers, and Officers with the Henagar and Powell Police Departments conducted a ‘Back to School’ saturation operation. The purpose of the operation was to take as many…
Friday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in currency was taken Damaged Property – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, tin on a building was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 6507 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Ruger LCP 380 was…
Friday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep was damaged, valued at $150.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 918 Gault Ave N, a garage door was damaged, valued at $1000.00 Lost Property – Occurred at 1005 Gault Ave N, a 357 Taurus revolver was…
Jackson County Drug Arrest/Meth Seizure On the evening of August 1, 2019, “off-duty” Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Randy Arnold observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner on AL Highway 40 toward Scottsboro, AL. Deputy Arnold contacted the Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Andrew Cowart along with a Scottsboro Police Department Officer conducted a traffic…
SUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1403 Howell Drive NE, charges of $167.70 were made without authorization Burglary & Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, four Chevrolet wheels and four Chevrolet tires and wheels…
On 7-31-19 Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office went to Sorter Rd in Guntersville to complete a sex offender verification request. Deputies located Christopher Shane Henderson hiding in a closet of the residence. Four adults and four children all under the ages of 8 years old were also found living inside this residence. This…
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the subject in these photo’s. On 7/27/19 Deputies responded to a burglary call at the Union Grove Store after the clerk found a brick thrown through the front door of the business and a number of miscellaneous items were taken. Any information concerning this crime please…
Marshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sunday night (July 28, 2019) at approximately 8 pm, DeKalb County Deputies apprehended a fugitive from Marshall County in Kilpatrick. William Harry Humphries Jr. (45 of Albertville) was apprehended after a traffic stop on…
Monday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services were taken illegally, valued at $750.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1109 Chitwood Ave SE, six windshields and a hatchback glass were damaged, valued at $2100.00 3 Arrests Charles August Langley, age 64 of Stevenson, was…
Friday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $543.89 Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $270.00 Negotiating Worthless Instrument &…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on Interstate 59. Deputies attempted to stop Lamaric Douglas (30 of Huntsville) on Highway 117 near Hammondville for a traffic violation. Douglas refused to stop, and proceeded on to Interstate 59 in the wrong direction; traveling Southbound…
On July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the area of the 4100 block of Fischer Road NE. The caller stated that there was a male subject attempting to pour gasoline on a female…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dean Road in Fort Payne, Al. Upon arriving, police officers say a man attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon during the event and at least one officer fired a shot, at some…
Monday July 8th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued at $2000.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 101 Gault Ave N, a mountain bike was taken, valued at $150.00 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 212 Brookwood Terrace SW, a 2002 Chevrolet Impala…
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Rome man on Thursday near Gaylesville who was wanted by Georgia authorities. According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Sheriff’s Office received a call about an individual trespassing in the Gaylesville area. The individual, 40 year-old Randy S. Siniard, was confronted by a homeowner as he was in the process…
Date: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department requesting officers to respond to 305 Bus Circle SW. Fort Payne Fire Medics were already on scene when officers arrived, he said. Officers made contact with a 78 year old elderly female…
Friday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw was taken, valued at $1000.00 0 Arrests 0 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday July 6th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, a fire extinguisher cabinet and an awning support pole was…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9 units! The new K-9 program includes 3 new narcotics dogs and 2 tracking dogs. Two of the new drug dogs will be on the road full time, while the third narcotics dog will be used in…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar back in 2018. Lester Macklin (26 of Detroit, Michigan) was transported back to DeKalb County from Detroit by the U.S. Marshalls last week. Macklin is facing charges of Murder and Manslaughter. Macklin was living in Sylvania…
Monday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of $590.14 was made without authorization Damaged Property – Occurred at 2008 Industrial Blvd SW, a Trimble Robotic Laser S-5 was damaged, valued at $25000.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1611 Airport Road W, a rollup door…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in several incidents. Yesterday (June 28, 2019), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was working an area in Rainsville regarding complaints from citizens. During a traffic stop a quarter-pound of Methamphetamine in crystal form (Ice) was found….
