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Valley Head man charged with possession of child pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Investigators with the DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit received a tip from Internet Crimes Against Children and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the FBI, of obscene material being downloaded to a residence on County Road 137 in Valley Head. The DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit, along with…
Higdon man arrested for the murder of his father
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 5:30pm, on February 8th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible homicide on County Road 155 in Higdon. When DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators with the DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit and Investigators with the District Attorney’s Office arrived on scene, they found Joseph Xavior Register, (52…
Lickskillet man charged with firing gun into neighbors’ vehicle
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to a residence in the Lickskillet Community after reports of shots fired into an unoccupied vehicle stemming from an ongoing dispute between neighbors. Charles Steven Henderson (53 of Fort Payne) was charged with Discharging Firearm into Unoccupied…
Man wanted for murder in Texas, captured in Fyffe
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, February 7, 2022, the DeKalb County Special Response Unit, in conjunction with the FBI, Madison County SWAT Team and the Huntsville Police Department SWAT Team, assisted the US Marshall Service in the capture of Jose Angel Becerra (20 of Fyffe). Becerra was wanted out of McAllen, TX for Aggravated…
Qualified Candidates For Dekalb County
Dekalb County Republican Party For Immediate Release The Qualifying period for the 2022 Republican Primary ended on January 28th at 5:00 pm. The list of county offices/positions of the qualified candidates is below. I will also include the candidates from the county that qualified with the State Party office. Office/Position – (incumbents are listed first)…
CaptionCall Providing Captioning Telephones
CaptionCall will be hosting events for the general public at all of our Senior Centers. CaptionCall is a federally funded company that provides captioning telephones at NO COST to people with hearing loss or people that struggle to hear over the phone. This is a benefit available to people through the American with Disabilities Act….
City Of Rainsville Announces Timeline on the Chavies Culvert Project
The project was put out to bid in the council meeting on November 15, 2021. Due to the proposed estimated total of the project being over the $50,000.00 threshold, in order to be in compliance with the state bid laws that the City must abide by, bids were opened on January 5, 2022. Gillespie Construction,…
Man Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment For Sexual Abuse
Kelly Kevin Wachs of Calera, AL was arrested after a grand jury indictment for the Charge of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree and Interference with Custody. This investigation started in April of 2020 after a concerned parent reported a possible problem between her juvenile daughter and Wachs. Mr. Wachs was arrested on 01/25/2022 and later released…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of a possible telephone scam of customers of a local bank. Customers of this bank are receiving telephone calls that indicate ” the bank name” on the caller I.D., followed up by a text message for the purpose of updating their online banking security. If the customer…
ALEA Launches ‘Everyone is a Pedestrian’ Safety Campaign
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, in conjunction with our other law enforcement partners across the state, investigated 769 pedestrian-related traffic crashes which resulted in 125 pedestrian fatalities. In response to the dramatic increase, ALEA has launched the “Everyone is a Pedestrian” safety campaign to help…
Henagar man arrested for Electronic Solicitation of a Child
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Investigation’s Unit received information of an adult male who was possibly having communications with an underage female. After further investigation, Bobby Cole Howell (27 of Henagar) was charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child and 2 Failure to Appear warrants. This is an ongoing investigation, with limited information, due to the victim being a minor. Bobby…
Dekalb County Republican Women’s Monthly Meeting
The DeKalb County Republican Women’s monthly meeting will be Monday January 24th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the DeSoto Country Club and Golf Course, located at 502 Crystal Lake Drive NE in Fort Payne, Alabama. The guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard candidate for Governor. Everyone is invited to attend! Also, they…
Snodgrass Bridge Rehabilitation Near Stevenson Begins
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the Capt. John Snodgrass Bridge on Alabama 117 over the Tennessee River near Stevenson in Jackson County will undergo a major rehabilitation project beginning this week. The $6.3 million project with contractor Cekra, Inc., is anticipated to take about two years and will include replacement…
Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Association District 2 Award Winners
Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District 2 Award Winners Fort Payne Parks and Recreation staff received two awards at the annual Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District 2 Awards Banquet. The entire staff received the ARPA District 2 Staff Achievement Award. This award is given to a group that has…
NWS Issues Alert for Black Ice
The National Weather Service is warning motorist to use extreme caution while traveling overnight tonight and into Tuesday morning. With the heavy amounts of snowfall that occurred on Sunday night, as that snow melts, it will leave areas of moisture on the roadways. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the low 20’s overnight tonight and…
Storm Shelter Tax Credit Act
Alabama Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Revenue, is tasked with administering the provisions of the Alabama Storm Shelter Tax Credit Act. What is the Tax Credit? The tax credit will equal up to three thousand dollars ($3,000) or 50 percent of the total cost of the construction, acquisition, and installation…
Deceased Person Identified in Shooting On January 2nd
Date: 01/03/2022 Title: Press Release – Follow-up on Shooting Chief David Davis states that Randell Jerome Meyers, age 44 of the Mount Vernon Community was identified as the deceased person in the shooting incident that occurred yesterday, January 2nd in Fort Payne. At this time no arrest has been made. Once the investigation is complete…
Fatal Shooting In Fort Payne This Morning
Date: 01/02/2022 Title: Press Release – Shooting Chief David Davis reports that at approximately 9:30 am on today’s date Fort Payne Police Department received a call that an altercation with shots being fired had occurred in the 1000 block of Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. Fort Payne Police Officers and Fort Payne Fire Medics responded…
Winter Weather And Slippery Road Conditions Possible
According the National Weather Service, there is a chance for Winter weather across Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of North Alabama. Snow is expected tonight, with up to one inch of snow accumulations possible and some localized areas seeing as much as…
Large Severe Weather Threat For New Years Day
The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk level for Saturday, New Years Day, to an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for a large area across the South. According to the SPC there will be the risk for damaging winds, large hail, Tornadoes, and even a few long track Tornadoes. If you live anywhere…
National Weather Service Confirms An EF-1 Tornado in Rainsville
The Huntsville, Alabama National Weather Service surveyed damage in Rainsville, Al. from Wednesday, December 29, 2021 storms and determined that an EF-1 Tornado touched down causing damage in a 6 mile path. The Tornado had estimated maximum winds of 104 mph. The Tornado initially touched down near the Powell Community, just east of County Road…
Storm Damage In Rainsville On December 29 2021
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department Update on Storm Damage 10:13AM 12/30/2021 Last night at approximately 8:28PM the City of Rainsville was hit by a significant storm. At this time our office hasn’t received word that this was a tornado. There are several pictures and videos of a possible tornado taking the path of the…
Severe weather is possible across the South on Saturday, New Years Day!
The Storm Prediction Center has a very large area of the South in the outlook for Severe weather on Saturday. All forms of Severe weather will be possible, including damaging winds, large hail, and Tornadoes. Widespread thunderstorms are expected from the Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to the Western Appalachians on New Year’s Day. All Severe-weather…
SEVERE Weather Possible Across the South on Wednesday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed a large area of the South under a risk of Severe Weather on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. The Severe Weather Outlook for Wednesday includes parts of AR, AL, TN, and MS. Severe Thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the Southeast into the Tennessee Valley on Wednesday and Wednesday night….
Henagar Teen Killed In Wednesday Crash
Dekalb County—A two-vehicle crash at approximately 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, has claimed the life of a Henagar teen. The 19-year-old was fatally injured when the 2012 Jeep Wrangler that he was driving struck a 2004 Chevy Cavalier, driven by Christopher Paul Musser, 28, of Fort Payne. The teen, who was not utilizing his seat…
Tammy Mason receives employee of the year from the City of Rainsville
Mrs. Mason received employee of the year at the annual City of Rainsville Christmas breakfast, held this week. The employees vote for the people, then the winner is announced at the annual Christmas breakfast, which was held on December 17, 2021. Tammy Mason has been with the City of Rainsville for 18 years, this week….
Dekalb Board of Education Changes January Meeting Date
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education has been changed to be January 25, 2022, with a Work Session beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the Board Meeting following at 5:00 p.m.
Rainsville First Baptist Church Will Hold Christmas Eve Service
Rainsville First Baptist Church, located at 223 Church Avenue, Rainsville, AL., will have a special Christmas Eve Service, for 30 minutes beginning at 5:00 PM. Pastor David Cofield and the Church invites everyone to attend.
Narcotics Unit obtains Federal Indictment for Meth Trafficking
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Trenton man is in Federal Custody after being indicted on a Federal Charge of Trafficking Methamphetamine after being arrested by the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team. The case began in November of last year, when an Interdiction Agent conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 near Sulphur Springs. During…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Assistant District Attorney, Summer Summerford, who is a candidate for Dekalb County District Attorney. January’s speaker will be Jeremy Oden who is an incumbent and running for re-election to Commissioner Place 1 of the Alabama Public Service Commission.Make plans…
A Candidate For Dekalb County Sheriff Has Been Arrested
DeKalb County, Al. – According to Court records, Terry Wayne Wadsworth, a candidate running for Sheriff of DeKalb County, was arrested and charged with impersonating a peace officer and computer tampering. Charges were brought by the State Bureau of Investigation, after an investigation by the Alabama SBI. Wadsworth was arrested and charged with impersonating a…
Donnie Abernathy Sentenced To Death In Triple Homicide
Convicted murderer, Donnie Abernathy, went before Circuit Court Judge Andrew Hairston for sentencing on Monday, November 29, 2021, after he was convicted by a jury of Capital Murder on October 18, 2021. By law, Judge Hairston had to make a thorough determination of all the circumstances, weighing both the statutory “mitigating” and “aggravating” factors…
Rainsville Police Department Makes Notable Arrest in November
On 11-30-2021 Investigators with Rainsville Police Department arrested Austin Blake Sizemore of Rainsville after a grand jury indicted him on Six Counts of Possession of Child Pornography, and One Count of Distribution of Child Pornography. He was placed in Dekalb County jail on a $210,000 bond. Mr. Sizemore made bond the same day and was…
Summer Summerford Will Be Guest Speaker At Dekalb County Republican December Breakfast
The next Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting will be Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Assistant District Attorney, Summer Summerford, who is a candidate for Dekalb County District Attorney. Everyone is invited to attend. The breakfast meeting will be held at Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin. The…
DCSO Interdiction Team nabs Gun Smugglers
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two Texas men are in the DeKalb County Detention Center after being caught with illegal firearms on I-59 earlier today. Today at approximately 11 am, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Interdiction Agent conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 59 in the north bound lane between Collinsville and Fort Payne. After it…
Boaz Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is currently in the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $2,000,000 bond after being arrested on charges regarding sexual abuse of a child. Early this morning, DeKalb County Deputies and Investigators arrested Tomas Juan Francisco (47 of Boaz) at his home on County Road 386 near Aroney. Mr….
Christopher Pullen charged with murder for the deaths of two victims
On Monday, November 15, 2021, a preliminary hearing was held in the Cherokee County Courthouse in the presence of the Honorable Judge Wes Mobley with Summer McWhorter Summerford present for the District Attorney’s Office, where Christopher Pullen was charged with murder for the deaths of two victims, Truvenia Campbell, age 32 of Rome, GA and…
Girl Scout Troop 10303 Visits The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office and Makes Huge Donation of Food
The Girl Scout Troop 10303 visited the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office recently and were able to meet some of DCSO K-9s and see the Sheriff’s Departments helicopter in action. The Girl Scout Troop also made a huge donation of food for CASA of North Sand Mountain. The Sheriff’s Department stated, “The food will be used…
DCSO accepts donation of 30 bicycles for Children in Need
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Earlier today, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of 30 bicycles from the “Bicycle Man!” “The Bicycle Man,” also known as Mr. Leon McClung, is 91-years-old and has made it his mission to repair discarded bicycles for children in need during the holidays. Mr. McClung ensures each bicycle is in…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Partners with CSAF for Toy Drive
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Child and Senior Advocacy Foundation (CSAF) of Centre in their Christmas for kids toy drive. A drop box will be located in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and new unwrapped toys, bikes, or Wal-Mart gift cards may be dropped off…
Fort Payne Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, November 12th, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 89 in Dogtown. The driver of the vehicle, Weston Lee Tidwell (36 of Fort Payne), sped away until losing control of the vehicle. Tidwell then proceeded to flee on foot, but was quickly…
Sheriff Nick Welden Is Pleased To Announce DeKalb County Response Agencies Win Big In 2021 Grant Cycle
Back in the Spring of this year, Sheriff Welden, after months of coordination with Dekalb County Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, 911, EMA and Municipal Police Departments, initiated a meeting with these Agency Representatives and Elected Officials. During this meeting, the Sheriff outlined all of the problems with Communications, Jail Management, Records Management, Civil Process Management…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, November 13, 2021
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, November 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speakers will be Kelli Wise, an incumbent and candidate for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, and Mike Durant, a candidate for the US Senate vacated by Richard Shelby. Katie Britt for US Senate had been announced as the speaker last…
Burglary Suspect and Arson Suspect Both Arrested
FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the middle of October, our Investigations Unit stayed pretty busy. Within just a week, there was a suspect charged with two burglaries at the same residence. And one suspect charged with setting fires and ultimately burning down two barns. On Tuesday, October 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a burglary call…
Braves World “Serious” Ticket Woes For A Lot of Fan
In what should be a joyous time for the Braves and Braves fans, it is surely turning out to be a nightmare for a lot of Braves fans. The Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in National League Championship Series with a 4-2 win in Game 6 on Saturday night in Atlanta. This win sends…
City of Fort Payne Kicks Off Lego Drive
The Mayor and City Council are kicking off a Lego drive to help supply the Fort Payne City School’s STEAM ROBOTICS program. Please drop off new basic Lego sets, loose blocks, or similar building sets at City Hall now through November 3rd. Better yet, bring the sets to our next City Council meeting Wednesday November…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Ethan Rogers
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Ethan Rogers (32 of Fort Payne). On the evening of Sunday, October 19, 2021 at approximately 5 pm, investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence on Fruit Farm Road in Fort Payne in an attempt…
One Killed In Dekalb County Accident
Gadsden Post – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, October 16, has claimed the life of a Harrisburg, Ill. woman. Teresa Nichols, 54, was fatally injured when the 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle she was a passenger on left the roadway and overturned. The operator, Richard Cole, 57, from South Pittsburg, Tenn. was also…
Tax Volunteers Needed
RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Etowah and Cherokee County has offered FREE income tax preparation and filing for over 30 years. We are now expanding this service into DeKalb County! We appreciate being able to provide this service to our community and our volunteers truly enjoy preparing taxes for their clients. However we…
Youth Basketball Registration Now Through October 18th
Fort Payne Parks and Recreation will be taking registrations for youth basketball September 27th – October 18th at Wills Valley Recreation Center. Ages 4-12, as of September 1st. $65 per child. For more information, call 256/844-6571 Wills Valley Recreation Center is located at 4220 Godfrey Ave NE in Fort Payne.
Valley Head Man Arrested For Electronic Solicitation of A Child
On 09-30-2021, Jonathan Todd O’Shields (32) of Valley Head was arrested on the Charge of Electronic Solicitation of a Child. O’Shields was released on 10/01/2021 from the Dekalb County Jail on a $30,000 bond. Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department Investigations Division were working a case involving Electronic Solicitation of a Child. During that investigation…
Summer McWhorter Summerford Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Summer McWhorter Summerford has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. Summerford, who currently serves as the deputy district attorney, is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell, who has announced that he will not seek re-election. “I am…
Dekalb County Republican October Breakfast Meeting
The next Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The meet will be held at Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin. The restaurant is located at I-59, exit 218, on Ala Highway 35. The address is 1114 Glenn Blvd SW. The speaker will be Jordan Doufexis…
William Randall Headrick Denied Parole For 1995 Murders
District Attorney Mike O’Dell announced today that he had received notice from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles that William Randall Headrick was denied parole for the brutal 1995 murders of his wife, Carolyn Jean Headrick, and his mother-in-law, Dora Ann Dalton. On July 7, 1995, Headrick traveled to the home of his mother-in-law…
Charles Lang Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For DUI Wreck
Charles Owen Lang, 58, of Lyerly, Georgia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison pursuant to guilty pleas entered before Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor on September 10, 2021. Land was before the court on two Manslaughter and two Assault First Degree charges. “Lang was sentenced to 20 years in each of the Manslaughter convictions, while…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Therapy Dog
Rainsville, AL. – We would like to introduce Shadow, DCSO’s new therapy dog. He was born on May 17, 2021 and is a Labradoodle. He will join SRO Josh Wigley at DeKalb County Tech School and DeKalb County Youth Services. “We named him Shadow because we hope and pray that he will be a beacon…
Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee Meeting
The Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Dekalb County Facility Building in the Board Meeting Room. This meeting is open to the public. Participants have the option of attending at 8:30 am or 5:00 pm. All stakeholders of Dekalb County Schools are encouraged to attend….
Rainsville First Responders and City Council Placed A Wreath in Remembrance of 9/11
The Rainsville First Responders, the Police and Fire department members, and the Mayor and Council members, placed a wreath at the First Responders Memorial, in remember of 9/11.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Healthcare Providers to Cease Unlawful Use of State Immunization Registry
(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state immunization registry, known as ImmPRINT. The State of Alabama has long maintained an immunization registry for healthcare providers known as ImmPRINT to avoid unnecessary vaccinations for patients and to provide the state with patient demographic data….
ALEA Helps With Little River Canyon Rescue
On Monday, Sept. 6, at approximately 1 p.m. Pilot Ronnie Johnston with ALEA’s Aviation Unit received a call from Fisher Rescue Squad at Little River Canyon Park requesting ALEA to be on standby for potential assistance in the rescue of a female youth who had been swept away by the current. After the initial call,…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Loses One of Their Own to Covid-19
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our DCSO family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Pistol Permit Clerk, Melissa Wilkerson, due to COVID-19. Ms. Wilkerson was more than a co-worker; she was a member of our family. Melissa served the citizens of DeKalb County for almost 33 years while working at the Sheriff’s Office. She…
Missing High Falls Swimmer Located Today
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at approximately 1 pm, search crews located the missing swimmer at High Falls Park near Geraldine. A person was reported missing while swimming at High Falls Park late Monday afternoon. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Fischer Rescue Squad, High Falls Park Staff, Geraldine Rescue Squad, DeKalb County EMA, Fort…
Severe Weather Threat With a Few Tornadoes Possible Today
SEVERE WEATHER threat for the entire state of Alabama and Mississippi for today, Monday, August 30, 2021. The threat for a few Tornadoes, in association with Hurricane Ida, will persist through today, Monday August 30th, across portions of the Southeast U.S., where a tornado-driven Slight risk has been maintained. This threat will move eastward on…
Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression And Will Bring Heavy Rain And Severe Weather To the South
Hurricane Ida is now a tropical depression, as of the 7 am update this morning, Ida was located over Southwestern Mississippi. The storm track with take the remnants of Ida through Mississippi and across the North Alabama and Tennessee. This system will bring locally heavy rainfall, with Flash Flood Watches already posted for most of…
U.S. Census Bureau To Hold Meeting At NACC
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released redistricting data gathered from the 2020 Census. Following the release, an important meeting to help determine legislative districts, including Congressional and State Senate, will be held at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) next Wednesday, September 1st, at 4:00 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Members of the public,…
Little River Canyon National Preserve Installs Parking Lot Spikes
Little River Canyon National Preserve has recently installed spike strips at the Little River Falls Parking Area. These spikes are in place to prevent drivers from entering the parking lot incorrectly and to aid rangers in enforcing parking closures when the lot is full or closed for the night. The spikes will decompress as a…
I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at Exit 205 (Alabama 68) in Collinsville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, weather permitting. ALDOT anticipates closing the southbound roadway on Tuesday and diverting southbound I-59 traffic through the interchange ramps from 8…
Arrest Made In The Homicide Case Of Ricky Wilks
Press Release 8-11-2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to deliver and update on the homicide that occurred on 8-6-2021. Jason Cardwell of Rainsville of has been charged with the murder of Ricky Wilks. Cardwell is currently being held at the Dekalb County Jail and has been set a $1 Million bond. Aspects of the…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker is Dean Odle, who is a candidate running for Governor. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western…
Food Bank Giving Away FREE Food
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with DeKalb County EMA and the Council on Aging, will be distributing boxes of food 1st come, 1st serve at the following locations on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. People can only get food from one of the locations. There are no age or income limits for this. …
Rainsville Police Reports Homicide
Rainsville Police Department reports a homicide occurred on Friday night and several members of the Major Crimes unit worked non-stop to find out the circumstances of the crime. Chief Michael Edmondson and his staff received information that a body was left near a business in Rainsville. Officers responded and located the body of Rickey Don…
Law Enforcement in DeKalb County Made Several Arrests During July
FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, K-9 Units, Fort Payne Police Department, Sylvania Police Department, Collinsville Police Department, Fyffe Police Department, Valley Head Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Probation Officers and Crossville Police Department made 66 drug related arrests. We also took 196…
Fort Payne Police Reports July 23rd – 25th
Date: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday July 23rd Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 3702 Godfrey Ave NE, a toilet was damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2000 Watkins Ave NE, a gas can was taken, valued…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida and Louisiana to conduct quarterly, concentrated highway traffic enforcement details throughout the year as part of Operation SafeDRIVE. SafeDRIVE, which stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement, aims to eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions…
Drug Bust Made At Mapco In Rainsville
News release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department, along with the Fort Payne Police Department, attached to the Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Unit, executed a buy-bust operation for illegal narcotics at the Mapco service station at the intersection of Main St….
DCSO Has Been Busy The Last Couple Weeks Making Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the county. On Monday, June 14th, Powell Police Department attempted to stop a subject on a motorcycle who led officers on a short pursuit, ending at an apartment complex in Rainsville. Joshua L Bell (37 of Rainsville)…
AL 40 To Close for Pipe Replacement
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 40 near Scottsboro will be closed this weekend for pipe replacement. The closure between Alabama 35 and Jackson County 18 will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16. The road is anticipated to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, July, 19. Motorists must use alternate…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Helicopter to Our Fleet
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add a new helicopter to the resources at our disposal to serve the residents of DeKalb County. Our county is blessed with miles of wilderness and natural resources, but with that comes many challenges for law enforcement. We have one of the highest call…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard, a candidate for the US Senate, who is the former US Ambassador to Slovenia. Dean Odle, candidate for Governor, is scheduled for the August meeting. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as…
Dekalb County Democrat Headquarters To Hold Grand Re-Opening
GRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Followed by a reception 6:00pm – Membership Meeting with speaker Governor Don Siegelman via Zoom (*this may change to in person) We will be accepting new members as well as renewing members….
Crossville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office responded to a residence on County Road 1931 in Crossville on a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, officers found Susan Winfrey on a neighbor’s front porch with severe…
Flooding Saturday Night Claims One Life In Fort Payne, Al
Date: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort Payne Police Officers were on scene in the area of the Mapco Station and Dunham’s Sporting Goods lots assisting sleeping transfer truck drivers, to move their vehicles out of the area because of flooding. While doing…
Rainsville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Fort Payne Police Department, Rainsville Police Department, and Geraldine Police Department) in conjunction with EMACC Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted a search warrant at 98 County Road 514 Rainsville,…
Upcoming work on the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Highway 176
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be chip-sealing the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Hwy 176 beginning Monday and most likely through Wednesday. Drivers, and especially motorcyclists, should drive/ride with caution as there will be loose road surfaces. Keep your speed down, watch for workers, and drive safe!
Sewer Rates To Skyrocket For Most Rainsville Sewer Customers
The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that an agreement had been reached between the city and the Waterworks Water, Sewer & Gas Board of the Town of Section (WWSGBS) for them to start billing sewer customers for…
Arrest Made For Offense of Soliciting of Providing Support For An Act of Terrorism
On June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support for an act of terrorism. This arrest comes after a lengthy investigation which lead to the discovery of his involvement with a terroristic organization that he provided support to. The investigation is still on-going. Dino is…
Drug Arrest Made By Rainsville Police Department
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 3, 2021 On May 30th, 2021 officers arrested Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts of unlawful possession of controlled substance, 3 counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and distribution of controlled substance. The Rainsville Police Department received information that Jackson was…
AL 117 reopens after emergency repair
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama117 between Mentone and Valley Head is now open, following the first phase of a $1.4 million emergency repair project to correct a landslide. A 300-foot-long section of the highway on the side of Lookout Mountain was reconstructed as part of the project, which included stabilization…
The Last Two Weeks of May Brings 23 More Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Law Enforcement in DeKalb County has stayed busy for the month of May. For the last two weeks, there have been 23 drug related arrests made. That makes a total of 58 for the month of May. On Monday, May 17th, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, as well as Officers with the Collinsville…
Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
RAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to busting concrete with our amazing judo skills. But due to COVID, last year’s 5th graders had to miss their graduation, but we just couldn’t allow that to happen, so we added a graduation celebration for them…
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department that Jeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Attempted Murder, was at a residence on County Road 52 in DeKalb County. While the Special Response Team was making preparations to go to the residence, Epps left the…
Rainsville Police Department Makes 26 Arrests In First Week of May
Rainsville Polce Department has arrested 26 people in the first 7 days of May, some of the most notable ones are as follows. Chief Edmondson wanted to reiterate that drug possession will not be tolerated in the city of Rainsville. And That he is very proud of the officers who have made so many arrests…
Several Drug Arrests Made During the last 2 Weeks of April
FORT PAYNE, Ala. April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local Law Enforcement and Narcotics Unit. Just in the month of April alone, 68 have been arrested on drug related charges. On Thursday, April 15th, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, along with, DeKalb County Deputies went to a residence…
Man Arrested For Impersonating a Peace Officer
Date: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the Fort Payne Police Department to file a report for harassment. The victim stated he was following a Nissan Rogue down Beason Gap. While stopped at the red light, a black male with a gun in his…
Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
The First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy Mickey Bowen. The ceremony will be held at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City Park on May 13th at 6:00 pm. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden encourages everyone to join the ceremony in remembering…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Nick will give an update on the state of affairs from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing…
Update On Shooting In Geraldine
Here is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of Joshua Lynn Smith FORT PAYNE, Ala. On 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference to a physical altercation involving a firearm….
Cherokee County Sheriff To Hold Community Meetings
Sheriff Jeff Shaver is excited to announce a series of upcoming community meetings to be held across Cherokee County through the summer. The purpose of these community meetings is to give the citizens of Cherokee County one more way to connect with their Sheriff’s Office. During the meeting a short presentation will be made about…