From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Al. – On Monday June 30th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a call from our 911 dispatch that a female had been assaulted at a residence near the Powell community. Deputies and Investigators arrived on scene as the ambulance was transporting the female to the hospital. The female suffered serious physical injuries and remains hospitalized. On Tuesday, July 1st, DeKalb County Investigators secured a warrant for, James Edward “Eddie” Wooten (46 of Section).
| James Edward “Eddie” Wooten (46 of Section) |
On July 1st Wooten was observed driving a silver Altima near county road 47 and county road 48. Law enforcement attempted a traffic stop and Wooten fled in the vehicle. After a pursuit, Wooten was taken into custody on the assault 1st warrant and also charged with Felony Attempt to Elude and DUI – combined influence; and was transported to Dekalb County Detention Center.
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DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “I am so glad our Deputies and Investigators worked so diligently to hold this man accountable for his actions. Violence is never the answer, no matter the circumstances, no one should have to live their lives in fear.”
“The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Powell Police Department, Powell Fire Department, DeKalb Ambulance Service, DeKalb County 911 Dispatchers and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this case.”“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
