Juvenile in custody after being located in Chattanooga
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area
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Drowning At Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Activities Buildings Closed
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice
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13 ounces of Meth seized after 2 search warrants
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, 26 Charged in Narcotics cases in the last month
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Modified Corona Virus Schedule
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19
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Former Sylvania Attorney Arrested on Felony Theft Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department,
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DeKalb County, AL. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to
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DCSO searching for Missing Juvenile
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the
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Suspect identified after Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah
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Officer involved shooting during pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting
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Alabama State Trooper Vehicle Struck
Facebook TwitterAccording to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, I-59 S was shut down, at the 235 mile marker overnight last
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Crossville man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child.
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Arrests made in multiple burglaries in DeKalb Co. and across North Alabama
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S.
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Ider Woman Reported Missing Last Week Has Been Found
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes 3 Arrest After Attempted Break-in
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting
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Car And Driver Still Missing In Bucks Pocket
Facebook Twitter According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Approximately 2:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, we received a
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Chase ends in Suicide near Hammondville
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended in
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports 2 Motorcycle Chases in one night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with suspects
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Narcotics and Interdiction Team Makes 36 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been
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Man in Custody after Breaking in Store for Cigarettes
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Deputies were dispatched to the Quickmart
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DCSO Makes Arrest After Vehicle Chase & Wreck
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, several suspects lead Deputies and Agents on a chase on Alabama Highway
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Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant
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Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Crimes against Children
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges
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DCSO & County Commission moves to allow Deputies to drive Vehicles to Church
Facebook TwitterAfter discussions with the DeKalb County Commission, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has moved to allow our off-duty Deputies
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High Speed Pursuit Ends With Wreck and One Air Lifted
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Multiple Arrests During New Year’s Saturation
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — From midday Tuesday (December 31) to early Wednesday (January 1, 2020) deputies with the DeKalb
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4 out of 5 Fire Victim’s Identity Confirmed As Investigation Continues
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, a call came into
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Missing Boy Found Safe, Suspect Taken Into Custody in Collinsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterDouglas Brooks Hamilton was taken into custody by Boaz Police, Collinsville Police and the Dekalb County Sheriffs Deputy’s at
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Shuts Down Drug House, Makes 21 Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the last couple of weeks, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team has racked
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Jared Haggard Captured this Morning after a Multi-Agency Manhunt
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with sixteen
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High speed pursuit ends in Dawson, Al.
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase
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Arrest Made Regarding Incident at Hammondville Gas Station
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man from Bryant is in custody regarding an incident that occurred at the gas
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics & Interdiction makes 24 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, DCSO
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Man arrested after calling to report stolen Marijuana
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a
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Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider 2 arrest made
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. Several
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Collinsville man arrested on Rape Charge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On
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Search warrants in Fort Payne, Sylvania, and Henagar result in multiple arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous drug
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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Makes 13 Drug Arrest, Over Last Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has
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Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was
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Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Responds to 5 Suicides in last week
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has worked a total of 5 suicides in the last week. Three of
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Wanted Fugitive
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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Deputies assist Collinsville PD with Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents
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Arrests made regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire, while trying to steal gas
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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DeKalb County Sheriff Needs Your Help To Identify Gas Thieves
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal
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Wanted fugitive Billy Blake taken into custody Friday night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction
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Arrest Made After Brief Pursuit Of Winnebago
Facebook TwitterAfter a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared
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Deputies conduct ‘Back to School’ road safety saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb
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10 Arrested In DCSO Saturation Operation In Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterMarshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,
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Wanted Huntsville man captured by Interdiction Team after Pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office adds several new K-9 Units
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9
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Man charged with Murder in fatal 2018 crash
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar
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Several alleged meth dealers jailed this week on Sand Mountain
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction team intercepts another human smuggling operation
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates
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Arrest Made In Kidnapping In Pisgah
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. —Thursday night (June 13, 2019) an adult male was kidnapped by two suspects from the Pisgah
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Grove Oak man charged for setting house on fire
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Saturday night (June 15, 2019) at approximately 10 pm, a Grove Oak man was arrested
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction Team makes Interstate Kratom Bust
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Numerous Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — So far it has been a busy week for DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office DTF Agents
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Terry Don Wooten Captured By DeKalb County Investigators
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 12 am last night (June 6, 2019), Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell)
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DCSO seeking Terry Don Wooten on multiple Theft Warrants
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) for
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Cedartown man arrested with 121 Ecstasy pills
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (June 2, 2019) DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agents responded to assist the National
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13 Arrested in Kilpatrick Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Thursday, May 30, 2019) Deputies
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Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price
Facebook Twitter 05/29/2019 Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price Earlier today (Wednesday, May 29, 2019), Governor
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Illegal immigrants arrested in Human Trafficking Operation on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 11 pm
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Explosives Found In Collinsville
Facebook TwitterEXPLOSIVES FOUND: (Update, device has been removed from the scene) The DeKalb Co. DTF, Collinsville PD, and DCSO were
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Fort Payne man taken into custody with Stolen Firearms
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a
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Dekalb County Sheriff Reports Several Vehicle Pursuits This Week
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s
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Multiple drug raids and arrests this week
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Drug Task Force and Sheriff’s Office made many drug related arrests this week. Around 9:30 pm
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Sheriff’s Office partners with Board of Education to offer Criminal Justice Classes
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beginning this fall, DeKalb County students
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5K Run Raises Over $7,000 For DeKalb Co. D.A.R.E.!
Facebook TwitterSaturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The
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One Person Fatally Shot in Skirum Last Night
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 8:30 pm,
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Meth, Handguns, and Cash seized after traffic stop near Kilpatrick
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (May 6, 2019) at
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Man in custody after stabbing, biting family member
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, (May 4, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies responded to a residence near Dawson regarding
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Dekalb County Sheriff Seized a Large amount of Cocaine
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night (May 2, 2019) Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office seized a
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Drug Task Force Makes Arrest For Meth in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late Wednesday night (May 1, 2019), Agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force acted
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Several Arrested On Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several individuals have been booked into
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Illinois Sex Offender apprehended near Henagar, Al.
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 24, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and U.S. Marshalls apprehended a sex
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Shooting in Crossville, Al. under Investigation
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Crossville today at approximately 11:30 am. The
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Moonshine, Meth, and Steroids found on Sand Mountain
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late last night (Tuesday, April 23),
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Holds Training
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees.
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DCSO Makes Arrest On Lookout Mountain
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Task Force Agents conducted enhanced patrols in the Lookout Mountain area
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Drug Take Back Initiative on April 27th
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On April 27th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s
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Afternoon chase ends near Fyffe with two in Custody
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 12, 2019) at
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Four arrested in Fort Payne on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (April 9, 2019), agents
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DCSO 5 Arrested in Collinsville Raid
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, agents with the
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Two Officers
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony for Deputies Nathaniel Bates and Andy Brown today. Officer Bates
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office participates in Pinwheels for Prevention
Facebook TwitterSheriff Nick Weldon and officers from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department participated in the North Alabama Family Service Center’s
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Dekalb County Sheriff Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Narcotics
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning (March 30, 2019),
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DCSO Arrests 22 in Spring Break Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (March 27, 2019) DeKalb County
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DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office holds promotion ceremony
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony today for several of their patrol deputies. Lt. Brad Edmondson
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Ider Police Officer arrested for DUI
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning (March 26, 2019),
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Run for a Drug Free Dekalb 5K (run or walk)
Facebook TwitterThere will be a 5K (run or walk) supporting the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Beyond DARE” program, May 4,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office busy behind the scenes
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — While several major incidents have made headlines and taken the majority of our attention and
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 11-year-old
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: UPDATE: “The search for Amberly Barnett has been suspended as
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