Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest For Threat to DAR School

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…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 23rd – 26th

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…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 16th – 19th

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…

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Observant Citizen & Quick Action by Deputies Result in 2 Burglary Arrests

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…

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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for All 67 Alabama Counties

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an atmosphere favorable for wildfires. In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters have battled…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 2nd – 5th, 2019

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…

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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin

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…

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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project

The Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. The council approved to accept the bid of $320,066.00 to build the culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project. Approved to build slopped headwalls on eight culverts that are already installed Approved to pave…

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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on September 1, 2019. The Alabama Legislators, during the 2019 session, increased fines for Move Over law violations, added new seat-belt requirements for all occupants in a motor vehicle, and strengthened the “Anti-Road Rage law”. Move Over: Act…

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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident At Douglas High School

According to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports related to an incident that took place at Douglas High School on August 19, 2019. At the conclusion of the investigation, a petition was signed against a juvenile for Assault, 2nd degree, on an educator, employed…

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FCC Recommends That Commission Consider Designating 988 As The National Suicide Prevention HOTLINE

For Immediate Release Report to Congress Concludes That 3-Digit Dialing Code Would Improve Access to This Critical Service for Americans in Crisis   — WASHINGTON, August 15, 2019—The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics today announced that they have sent a report to Congress which recommends that the Commission…

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Parts of Alabama In Severe Drought Conditions

Even though many areas across the Southeast have seen showers and thunderstorms recently, some with heavy rainfall, there are still locations that are actually in drought conditions and have a rainfall deficit. According to the United State Drought Monitor (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/), rainfall deficits of 6 to 9 inches since mid-May were observed in parts of southeastern…

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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety

The Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared today, August 13, 2019, as Luther and Billie Townson Day. The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 4, 2019, and the Commission presented the couple with a resolution of this declaration. Dekalb County Sheriff…

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Centre Man Arrested on Multiple SORNA Violations

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…

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Cherokee County Investigator Brent Snead Graduates from Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is pleased to announce Investigator Brent Snead’s graduation from the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy in Tuscaloosa.  The Academy is hosted by the Alabama Fire College and was created through a partnership with the Alabama Fire College, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other public safety organizations in…

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Use Caution As Schools Start Back, Watch for Buses & Children

Most school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars for Dekalb County, Marshall County, Jackson County, and Fort Payne City school systems, these systems will begin school this Wednesday, August 7th. According to Cherokee County’s calendar, they will begin on Thursday, August 8th. Remember, during…

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Jackson County Drug Arrest of Rainsville Woman for Meth

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…

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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Receives Money For Project Lifesaver

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to be the recipient of a one thousand dollar endowment for the purpose of supporting Project Lifesaver. This donation was made possible by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed…

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Jackson County Road 45 Closing For Repairs

ROAD CLOSING Jackson County Public Works wishes to advise that Jackson County Road #45 between both intersections of county road #155 will be closed for cross drain replacement beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2019. We anticipate repairs will require approximately three days depending on weather and site conditions. Jackson County Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience…

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Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet

MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd  annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet as recipients of the prestigious “Making A Difference” Award as the 2019 AHSAA Summer Conference concluded at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.     The week-long conference, which attracted more than 4,500 administrators, coaches and other…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th

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 &…

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