FORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain about things or just to share funny memes. However, one local man used his to advertise his bad choices and landed himself in jail. On Sunday, February 21st, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit received…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on drug charges. On Monday, February 1st, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Gault Ave S in Fort Payne. During the stop marijuana was found. Briana Marie Engeron (20 of Crossville) and Thomas Wesley…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Investigators with Marshall County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Marshall County. Investigators recovered numerous stolen items including an enclosed 15×7 utility trailer, a skid steer and a 2020 bobcat all from DeKalb County. DeKalb…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A few months back, our office met with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children. We discussed different ways we could assist each other in efforts to better protect our children in DeKalb County. Also, we talked about ways CASA could grow to better serve our county. At the time, Lt…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. As part of the Alabama ICAC Task Force, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A search warrant was executed at a residence on Turner Ave in Fort Payne resulting in Roderick Ford (55 of Fort Payne) being charged with Dissemination/Display of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Over the last nine days, 17 have been arrested on drug related charges in DeKalb County. On Thursday, January 21st, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents made a traffic stop on US Hwy 11 in Collinsville finding approximately a half pound of synthetic marijuana. Lashundre Dequan Mosley (22 of Gadsden) and Destinee Warren…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. A Fort Payne man is facing charges of child sexual abuse. Adan Hernandez Ballesteros (55 of Fort Payne) was arrested on Friday, January 22nd, and charged with Sex Abuse Child Less Than Twelve. This investigation is ongoing. More charges are expected at a later date. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the course of just nine days, 27 arrests have been made and one stolen car recovered. Our law enforcement guys and girls work day and night to keep our county safe, and these numbers show just that. On Tuesday, January 12th, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit were involved in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday January 7, 2021, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle break-in at Hwy 75 at the intersection of Shiloh Ranch Road. At approximately 1:15 am, a white male, approximately in his 20’s, pulls into the parking lot of Shiloh Fire Department in what appears to be…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – It is with great sadness we report the passing of retired Deputy, Rene Ramos. Ramos served the department for over 15 years. Ramos served in several different positions including Patrol Deputy, SRO Investigations and Chief Jailer. We will “honor” him as the Hero he was and for the service he left…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related charges. A stolen vehicle was recovered, several firearms and over a half pound of methamphetamine have been confiscated. On Wednesday, December 16, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents followed up on a drug complaint in the Aroney area resulting in the arrest…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn leads Dade County K-9 Deputy on Felony Pursuit. 01/08/2021 At approximately 1:30 p.m., our Patrol K-9 Deputy was on a separate call when he observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Newsom Gap Road. The…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we report the passing of one of our own, Senior Lieutenant Jeff Bain. Lt Bain passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at DeKalb Reginal Hospital due to complications that arose from Covid-19. Lt. Bain was…
Due to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office front lobby for another week. If you have any questions or need us for any reason, please call us at 256-845-3801. Pistol permits may be renewed online by going to our website www.dekalbcountysheriff.com. We are planning…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Tuesday, December 21, Kathryn E. Smith (19 of Cleveland, TN) and Tristan Wade Grider (20 of Cleveland, TN) was arrested for a string of theft and burglaries that have occurred in three different states over the past year. With the information provided to us at this time, it shows that Smithand…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook advertising puppies for sale requiring a deposit of $250.00. A FaceBook account with the name Samantha Allen was used to facilitate the scam. This FB account was determined to have been a fake account. The subject…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Sheriff’s will close starting Tuesday, December 22, until Monday, January 4, 2021. You will still be able to renew pistol permits on our website at http://www.dekalbcountysheriff.org (Click on pistol permits). For jail related needs or reports please call our dispatch at (256)-845-3801 and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Today, December 18, an arrest was made in the illegal winery operation that was set up in the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Rainsville. Allen Maurice Stiefel (62 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of an Illegally Manufactured Alcoholic Beverage, a misdemeanor and Use of Official Position for Personnel Gain,…
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Today, (Thursday, December 17, 2020) at approximately 3 pm, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and narcotics unit agents uncovered a large illegal winery at the Rainsville Waste Water Treatment Plant. Earlier today, an anonymous tip was received stating that a possible illegal alcohol operation was taking place at a City of Rainsville…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has been taken off the streets. On Thursday, November 26, deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 55 on Lookout Mountain. During the traffic stop, deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Hannah Elizabeth Cook (33…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Thanks to Mr. Leon McClung, children who may not have gotten a present under the Christmas tree this year, will now be the proud owner of one of these shiny bicycles. Mr. McClung acquires used bicycles throughout the year and fixes them up to look brand new just so he can…
On Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road 637 near Mentone. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Mentone Police Department, found a black Nissan car in the driveway occupied by Christopher Wayne Loyd (30 of Rome, GA) and Mary Elizabeth…
Over the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office answered a burglary and theft call on County Road 296 in the Dawson Community. A tractor, tools, and clothing items were reported stolen. During the investigation, these items were located and recovered…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, as the holiday’s approach, there is usually an increase in people trying to pass counterfeit money. If someone is paying cash for goods or services, make sure to verify the bills are legal. From the DCSO, “With Christmas fast approaching, we want to warn local business and consumers…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Last week, two were arrested on drug trafficking charges and more arrests are possible. Over a kilo of methamphetamine was discovered. On Wednesday, December 2, ALEA Region F Task Force, along with DeKalb County Drug Unit, DeKalb County SRT and Homeland Security intercepted a package being delivered through the mail to a…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent felon from Georgia was arrested on multiple felony warrants in the Deer Head Cove area (County Road 792). At approximately 3 am, two deputies were working extra patrol in the area while utilizing the DeKalb County…
FORT PAYNE, Al. Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Henagar Police Department, Valley Head Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and Sylvania Police Department, have arrested six on drug charges. On Friday, November 20th, Corey Michael Plunkett (34 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our attention, an investigation began. In an effort of transparency, our agency reached out to the District Attorney’s Office to review the incident. During the course of the investigation, one employee was terminated and a second was placed…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the last 2 weeks, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the help of Collinsville Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and DeKalb County Narcotics Unit arrested 8 on drug charges. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office also assisted a neighboring county with an arrest that resulted in the individual being taken to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Investigators and Deputies went to investigate. While speaking with the individual, the deputies noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the apartment. Agents then obtained a search warrant for the residence which…
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Over the last couple of weeks, DeKalb County Investigators along with Henagar Police Department and Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office have been working together to solve two major cases. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, Investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Henagar Police Department were notified of a Robbery that…
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Last week, DeKalb County deputies, narcotics agents, and ALEA Region F Task Force arrested a total of 20 people. On Tuesday, November 3rd, deputies made a traffic stop on Alabama Hwy 75 in Geraldine. Arrested were Rachel Lynn Jenkins (31 of Crossville). James Arthor Lee Dunn (50 of Crossville) and Mary…
Clayborn Simpson, retired investigator, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, passed away today. Clayborn started with the Sheriff’s Office in 1975, he was promoted to Chief Clerk in 1977, and then went on the road as a deputy in 1985. Clayborn was also the evidence technician for the Sheriff’s Office from 1987 to 1993. In…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD, Sylvania PD, Collinsville PD, Geraldine PD, The Criminal Interdiction Unit and ALEA Region F Task Force have made 47 arrests on narcotic related charges in several incidents around the county. On Friday, September 4th, Narcotics…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of one of our own. Deputy Mickey Bowen had served 21 years with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, working both in the Detention Center and most recently as a transport deputy. Recently, Mickey was enjoying his promotion…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two weeks. It will reopen November 9th. This will consist of the front offices for the detention center side and the Sheriff’s Side. Due to a spike in Covid 19 cases that has affected our office we…
At approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of a local business in Fort Payne. Shortly after this notice, a patrol deputy made contact with the suspect vehicle in Fort Payne and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The subject fled in the vehicle leading…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb County Sheriffs Office received a complaint about inappropriate activity between an adult male and a juvenile. After a thorough investigation into the matter, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested the suspect for having engaged in inappropriate…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft and burglary charges related to a break-in that occurred on McGee Street in Powell about two weeks ago. On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Powell Police Department contacted DeKalb County Investigators to report that a large…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents around the county. On Friday, August 28th around midnight, a member of the DeKalb County Interdiction Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 75 between Rainsville and Sylvania. The vehicle accelerated to a high…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the ALEA Aviation Unit, and the U.S. Marshall’s resulted in the capture of a federal fugitive. The suspect had an outstanding warrant for a federal probation violation. On the night of Wednesday, August 12th, the same suspect…
Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on County Road 159 nearby…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her residence. During the early morning hours on August 23, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call on County Road 1002 in the Hammondville area about a fight. While deputies were responding, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of Narcotics, Drug Paraphernalia, and Cash on Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne. Eight people were arrested, including two juveniles. The incident began when agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was stopped in the middle…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge at the intersection of County Roads 43 and 56 near the Jackson County Line. Over the last month, the DeKalb and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office have taken numerous reports of vehicles being broken into while…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway 68 between Crossville and the Dawson Community. A Deputy was patrolling on Highway 68 when he noticed a vehicle driving erratically at approximately 2 am early Friday morning (July 24, 2020). The deputy conducted a traffic…
John Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
Josh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a Dekalb County SRO. Officer Wigley will be the new SRO for the Dekalb County Technology School located in Rainsville, Al. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden is shown swearing in officer Wigley today.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson Cabinet Shop early Wednesday morning (July 22, 2020) and damage to gates at the Fyffe Town Park. Charges were also finalized on a suspect in unrelated car break-ins and a manhunt in Geraldine last week. Investigators…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a Fort Payne business led them to the culprit. It all began on Friday, June 17th when workers at Fort Payne Steel, located on County Road 51, arrived at work and realized an ATV, tools, and equipment…
The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last several weeks. Two stolen vehicles have also been recovered in suspected drug related crimes.On Friday, May 22, deputies and an interdiction agent went to the residence of Melvin Christopher Moss (30 of Valley Head) on Highway 11 in Hammondville…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by the interdiction team who were in possession of crack cocaine, marijuana, and a handgun. Last Saturday (May 9, 2020), an Alabama State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-59. The Narcotics Unit was contacted, and during…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another is currently being sought by the DCSO after a homeowner interrupted a burglary last Saturday night (May 2, 2020). A DeKalb County Deputy was dispatched to County Road 479 between Kilpatrick and Aroney at approximately 8…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the I-59 Flea Market on Highway 117 in Hammondville after a caller reported a suspicious motorcycle parked at the business. When a deputy arrived, the front door was found…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week. On Wednesday (April 29) the DCSO Dispatch received a call of a reckless driver on Highway 75 traveling from Geraldine to Fyffe. An officer with the Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a bicycle last night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm. A deputy who was conducting extra patrol on County Road 784 (near Cartersville) encountered a subject on a bicycle. When the deputy neared the subject, the subject…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020). Earlier last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office had received information that an individual had committed a sexual act with a minor. After an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jason Bolt (22 of Fort…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area of Powell; stealing a car and taking a 3 year old neighbor with her. Amber Alerts were issued and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office immediately began searching for the juveniles. The 13-year-old had previously ran away…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine as part of an operation in the Fort Payne and Rainsville areas. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit as well as Henagar Police Department, ALEA Region…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and received charges related to narcotics. On Thursday, February 6th, Deputies along with Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in Rainsville. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Terry Jacob Dutton…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19 outbreak and will have an increased law enforcement presence in the county. Beginning on March 17th, the office will be closed to the public until further notice. If you need a report, contact us at (256)845-3801….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department, and the District Attorney’s Office, a former local attorney was arrested earlier today. Teresa Darwin Phillips (40 of Sylvania) was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft of Property 1st Degree. Phillips was taken into…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the Powell area last night. Deputies were dispatched to Griffin Street in Powell at approximately 11 pm on Thursday, March 13. It was reported that Emilia Lynn Newman had left her house walking at 8:30 pm. Newman…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah County with several Etowah County agencies joining the chase. The pursuit entered DeKalb County at approximately 10 pm on I-59, traveling northbound to the Fort Payne city limits. The vehicle exited at the 218 exit and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting during a high speed pursuit. The chase concluded at the 218 on ramp of I-59 in Fort Payne. The suspect was transported by DeKalb Ambulance Service to Huntsville Hospital. He has since been released and is…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child. The investigation began after DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators were contacted by officials at Crossville Middle School after inappropriate touching by a family member was reported by a student. The students had just attended a sexual…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S. Marshalls, ATF, Bessemer Police Department, and the Birmingham Police Department have recently been able to file charges in a string of burglaries in DeKalb County as well as a robbery in Dawson. The investigation has uncovered…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45 pm today (Monday, February 17, 2020), DeKalb County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on County Road 713 near Ider with the Ider Police Department. Upon arrival, a male and female subject were involved in an…
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…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Approximately 2:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, we received a report that a green passenger car was swept over the bridge on County Road 173 on the Little Sauty River in Buck’s Pocket State Park. ALEA has since taken over the investigation and no sign of the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended in a suicide on Bethel Road near Hammondville. The chase stemmed from a domestic incident that occurred last night in Fort Payne. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. A Be-On-The-Lookout (BOLO) was issued for the…
Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting senior citizens. In one instance, a local senior citizen in the Sylvania area was contacted by someone claiming to be her grandson. The individual convinced her he had been in a traffic accident in Florida. As…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been arrested and charged since the New Year’s Holiday. On Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 Richard Conrad Reed (42 of Fort Payne), along with Elizabeth Mayo (34 of Collinsville) were stopped by agents on County Road 121 for…
