Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
Facebook TwitterThe First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
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Saturation in South End of County Leads to 17 Arrested
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, April 21st, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators, Narcotics and Interdiction Unit as well
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25 Arrested During First Two Weeks of April | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On
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Sheriff’s Office & District Attorney’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an
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Burglary and Vehicle Theft leads to Chase
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE. Ala. A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft, leads law
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Two Meth Labs Dismantled Over the Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23
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Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and
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Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a BMW with
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in
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Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10 counts of
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Suspects in Theft of Catalytic Converters from Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Identified
Facebook Twitter Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden: “On Friday, March 5th, we asked for the publics help on our Facebook
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Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about
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Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a
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Sylvania Man Arrested After Flashing Narcotics, Gun and Money on Social Media
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain
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27 Arrested on Drug Charges, Over a 9 Day Period
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on
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Stolen Items Recovered in Marshall County
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Investigators with Marshall
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Donation To CASA
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – A few months back, our office met with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children.
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Dissemination of Obscene Material
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. As part of the Alabama ICAC Task Force, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a cyber tip
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last Nine Days
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Over the last nine days, 17 have been arrested on drug related charges in DeKalb
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Fort Payne Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than Twelve
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. A Fort Payne man is facing charges of child sexual abuse. Adan Hernandez Ballesteros (55 of
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Stolen Car Recovered and 27 Arrested in Just Nine Days | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the course of just nine days, 27 arrests have been made and one stolen car
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office 2020 Statistics
Facebook TwitterMEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 19, 2021 2020 Statistics for DCSO From the Office of DeKalb County
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Vehicle Break In At Shiloh Fire Department
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday January 7, 2021, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle
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Over the Last Three Weeks, 18 Have Been Arrested on Drug Related Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related charges. A stolen vehicle
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss Of One of Their Own
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Will Remain Closed Another Week
Facebook TwitterDue to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office
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Two Arrested and Linked to Seven Burglaries and Thefts in the Area
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Tuesday, December 21, Kathryn E. Smith (19 of Cleveland, TN) and Tristan Wade Grider (20
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Puppy Scam
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook
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Sheriff’s Office Closing Starting Tuesday December 22, Until January 4, 2021
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Sheriff’s will close starting Tuesday, December 22,
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Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Two Arrests At Safety Checkpoint | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Rainsville Police Department RAINSVILLE, Al. — Over the weekend, members of the Rainsville, Powell, and Sylvania police
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DCSO – Six Arrested on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Henagar
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One Current and One Former Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our
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1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb
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Arrests Made For Robbery And Arson
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala – Over the last couple of weeks, DeKalb County Investigators along with Henagar Police Department
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Narcotics Round Up Nets 20 Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala – Last week, DeKalb County deputies, narcotics agents, and ALEA Region F Task Force arrested a
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Clayborn Simpson, Retired DeKalb County Investigator, Passes Away
Facebook TwitterClayborn Simpson, retired investigator, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, passed away today. Clayborn started with the Sheriff’s Office
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47 Arrests Made on Drug Related Charges in the Past Several Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD,
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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Deputy Mickey Bowen
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby To Close For Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two
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Arrest Made In Burglary of a Local Business in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterAt approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of
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Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb
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Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft
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Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the
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A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents
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Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterSeveral vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck
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Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her
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Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On
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Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of
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Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s
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200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway
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John Seals New Sylvania School SRO
Facebook TwitterJohn Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Hits:
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Josh Wigley Joins DCSO As SRO
Facebook TwitterJosh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a
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Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson
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Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last
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Several Drug Arrests Last Week; Crack Cocaine confiscated | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by
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Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on
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The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Human Remains found near Mentone | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterYesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded
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Woman charged in Burglary sought by the DCSO | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another
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Stolen Motorcycle recovered after break-in at I-59 Flea Market | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the
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Eleven Narcotics arrests made in the last week | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week.
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Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a
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Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road
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Two Rainsville Men Arrested For Large Amount of Narcotics | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Rape 2nd Degree
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020).
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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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