FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting to elude DeKalb County Deputies. At approximately 8 pm last night, a Deputy observed a vehicle traveling down Highway 35 at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic. When the deputy…
Activity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310 Beason Gap Road NE, a chain link fence was damaged, valued at $300.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, twenty-four food items and forty miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $470.01 1 Arrest Mary Elizabeth…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 12, 2019) at approximately 7 pm, a Patrol Sergeant was led on another high-speed pursuit. The chase began between Sylvania and Powell, when the Sergeant attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 47. The suspect vehicle accelerated…
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2019 2 Arrested after chase near Sylvania From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning (April 11, 2019) at approximately 2 am, two were apprehended after leading a deputy on a high speed…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with the DEA, U.S. Marshalls, ALEA Task Force, DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies, and Collinsville Police Department went to a residence on County Road 51 near Collinsville. Agents served a DEA…
Official Press Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office On Friday March 29, 2019, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Narcotics Investigators along with the Dekalb County Drug Task Force, ALEA Drug Task Force Region F, and Stevenson Police Department executed a search warrant at on County Road 70 in Stevenson, AL.. This search was part…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (March 27, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and Drug Task Force Agents conducted a 12 hour saturation operation on Sand Mountain during the Spring Break Holiday. All the arrests were made during traffic stops resulting from increased patrols. The Alabama Law…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — While several major incidents have made headlines and taken the majority of our attention and efforts during the last few weeks, other incidents have occurred in DeKalb County that have been dealt with by deputies and investigators. On Friday (March 1st) Drug Task Force Agents working I-59 stopped a vehicle and…
Press Release On Saturday March 9th at 11:30 pm at 105 13th Street NW Apartment # 45 a home invasion occurred Chief Randy Bynum stated. Witnesses reported that a while female along with a juvenile white female burst into the back door of this residence looking for the renter of the apartment. The witnesses stated…
On Wednesday March 6th, new charges were filed on Shane Lee Henegar, age 47 of Fort Payne. Henegar is currently in the Dekalb County Detention Center on charges he was unable to make bond for in 2018. Chief Randy Bynum stated those charges were Robbery 1st, Sexual Abuse 1st, Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Last week was a productive one for the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit. From February 21st – 28th agents recovered and seized 390 grams of methamphetamine as well as 178 grams of Kratom as a result of investigating citizen’s tips and complaints. Various amounts of other illegal drugs were also…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday (February 14), several firearms were recovered in Crossville after being reported stolen. Investigators went to a home the alleged suspect was reported to be staying at. While questioning the homeowner, an investigator noticed a safe that matched the description of one stolen in the burglary. After searching the home,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Officers with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County Drug Task Force, Jackson County Drug Task Force, Alabama Department of Public Safety, Sylvania Police Department, Powell Police Department, and Henagar Police Department took part in a Saturation Operation targeting the Powell and Sylvania…
