Detective Sgt Jose DeSocarraz States: An investigation was conducted after a minor was forensically interviewed by The Children’s Advocacy Center. After gathering facts from the interview and further investigation, Alfred Tommy Strange, age 68 of Wewahitchka, Florida, has been arrested and charged with charged with Sodomy 1st degree and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree. He turned…
Fort Payne, Al. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:49 a.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Cody W. Ashley, 19, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Maxima he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole, a tree and then overturned. Ashley was pronounced…
To Area Residents near the June Jam Venue RE: Road Closures On Friday June 2nd starting at 2:00 pm 18th Street NE from Williams Ave NE to Gault Ave will be closed until pedestrian foot traffic is over after the concert. Starting Saturday, June 3rd at 6:00 am the following road closures will occur until…
Date: 01/17/2023 Title: Vehicle Fatality A call came in at approximately 12:30 am on Sunday January 15th to Fort Payne Police Dispatch that an accident had occurred on I-59 N near Lebanon Road. Francisco Felipe Juan, age 23 of Fort Payne, driving a 2012 Infinitiy G37 struck a cable barrier then struck Sybil L Duncan,…
Date: 04/18/2022 Title: Press Release – Arrest Chief David Davis states in March, an investigation started that lead to the arrest on Thursday, April 14of Carey Lynn Joseph Koss, age 38 of Fort Payne. Koss is charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old. He was also charged with two counts…
Date: 01/03/2022 Title: Press Release – Follow-up on Shooting Chief David Davis states that Randell Jerome Meyers, age 44 of the Mount Vernon Community was identified as the deceased person in the shooting incident that occurred yesterday, January 2nd in Fort Payne. At this time no arrest has been made. Once the investigation is complete…
Date: 01/02/2022 Title: Press Release – Shooting Chief David Davis reports that at approximately 9:30 am on today’s date Fort Payne Police Department received a call that an altercation with shots being fired had occurred in the 1000 block of Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. Fort Payne Police Officers and Fort Payne Fire Medics responded…
Date: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday July 23rd Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 3702 Godfrey Ave NE, a toilet was damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2000 Watkins Ave NE, a gas can was taken, valued…
Date: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort Payne Police Officers were on scene in the area of the Mapco Station and Dunham’s Sporting Goods lots assisting sleeping transfer truck drivers, to move their vehicles out of the area because of flooding. While doing…
Date: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the Fort Payne Police Department to file a report for harassment. The victim stated he was following a Nissan Rogue down Beason Gap. While stopped at the red light, a black male with a gun in his…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence on County Road 233 between Sylvania and Rainsville. Before officers arrived, the caller reported that the suspect had left the scene in a silver Chevrolet Corvette. Fort Payne Police Officers and deputies…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Our office would like to extend our congratulations to Chief of Investigations David Davis, on being named Fort Payne’s new Police Chief. David Davis is an outstanding officer and phenomenal leader. He will be greatly missed, but Fort Payne will be extremely benefited by Chief Davis’ true passion for Law Enforcement…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On September 9, 2020, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a stranded motorist called on I-59 on the northbound side approximately 1 mile from the exit ramp. Officer Bowen made contact with the motorist and determined that it was able to move under its own power….
On Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207 Watkins Ave NE Apt 192 for a welfare check on children that reside at that residence. Bynum stated as officers approached the apartment, they detected a strong odor of marijuana in the area. Officers made contact…
Date: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested by investigators with the Fort Payne Police Department on Felony Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years Old. This charge is a Class B Felony. This investigation is ongoing…
Date: 01/31/2020 Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a week Fort Payne Police officers have had to deal with another resisting arrest case. On Saturday, January 25th officers were dispatched to Dekalb Plaza in reference to an intoxicated male in the driver’s seat of an…
Date: 01/23/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated a call on January 20 of possible trespassing that lead to a violent arrest came into the Fort Payne Police Department. A property owner on South Godfrey Avenue called to report three subjects trespassing on property he owned. When officers arrived…
Date: 01/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On Tuesday January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle age 23 of Centre was arrested by Fort Payne Police Investigators on a charge of making Terroristic Threats Chief Randy Bynum stated. Mr. Pangle’s arrest stems from a note that was found inside The Children’s Place that stated a…
Date: 01/14/2020 Title: Press Release – Fort Payne Police Department On January 13, Robert Joseph Hairell, age 22 of Rainsville, was arrested on a grand jury warrant for murder. These charges stem from a vehicle accident that resulted in the death of Barbara Appleton Burgess, age 77 of Fort Payne. The accident occurred May 28,…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 29 thru December 1, 2019 Friday November 29th Incidents 5 Arrests Sharon Ruth Lanes, age 56 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 12:54 am Joshua Christopher Lott, age 39 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Driving While License Suspended at 3:45 pm…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 18th – November 24th, 2019 Monday November 18th Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, transactions of $6914.78 were made that were a scam Domestic Violence – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW, an entry door and patio door and frame were damaged, valued at $1000.00…
Press Release: Activity for November 15 thru November 17, 2019 Friday November 15th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 413 Turner Ave SE, glass in a door was damaged, a Canon Rebel camera, a 1000mm lens, two memory cards and a gold ring were taken, valued at $1167.95 Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card –…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 4th – 10th, 2019 Monday November 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 103 Greenhill Blvd NW, four prescriptions were forged, valued at $16.78 4 Arrests Marc Anthony Love, age 34 of Henagar, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency and Payment Review at 12:23 am Preston Isaac…
News Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel Sharrow, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am Melissa Ann Goldthreate, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am…
Monday October 28th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 3616 Grand Ave SW, six checks were forged, valued at $420.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 631 67th Street NW, a Dooney & Bourke purse, two pair New Balance shoes and makeup were taken, valued at $900.00 3 Arrests Haley Christine Howard, age 24 of…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th Incidents Hit and Run Vehicle – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, a bumper and hood on a 2009 Toyota Venza were damaged, valued at $300.00 4 Arrests Amber Marie Crowe, age 23 of Fort Payne,…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, a fender on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was damaged, valued at $300.00 1 Arrest Brittany Nicole Rines, age 18 of Dutton, was arrested for Assault at 11:17…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries in the 7000 block of Greenhill Blvd Chief Randy Bynum stated. When officers arrived, they found a female victim identified as Tasha Lynn Doyle of Fort Payne face down on the…
Press Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th Incidents Counterfeit Bill – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, a $20.0 bill was counterfeit 3 Arrests Dustin Wayne Gass, age 35 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:03 pm…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave N, a check was forged, valued at $60.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 4100 Greenhill Blvd NW, a fender, door and bed of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was…
Date: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call came into the Fort Payne 911 about a pedestrian that had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers responded to the 6600 block of Gault Ave N and spoke with the…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 610 Turner Ave SE, a Simpson pressure washer was taken, valued at $400.00 4 Arrests Agustis Angel Mondragon, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
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…
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…
Press Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1504 Gault Ave N, a flashlight, Kobalt tool box and tools, and cash were taken, valued at $740.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 707 Williams Ave NE, a stove, Hot…
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…
Wednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued at $50.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I-59 Southbound mm 223, a door on a 2003 Buick Park Avenue was damaged, valued at $500.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 100 1st Street E, a bumper on…
Fort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook page this morning: “Rumors about a gun at the FPHS pep rally…We wanted to address rumors that are circulating on some social media sites. It has been brought to our attention that someone had brought or…
09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August 30th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 2101 Briarwood Ave SW Apt 712, a Mossberg 835 12 gauge shotgun was taken, valued at $300.00 0 Arrest 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday August 31st Incidents…
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…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 1030 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2010 Dodge Caliber was damaged, valued at $400.00 1 Arrest A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:11 am William Clark Smith, age 45 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
Wednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE, a wallet, cash and contents were taken, valued at $210.00 1 Arrest Jeffery Delane Watts, age 46 of Valley Head, was arrested…
Thursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook and makeup kit was taken, valued at $55.00 Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a quarter panel on a Chevrolet Camry was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Date: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1604 Adamsburg Road E, miscellaneous household items were taken, valued at $450.00 3 Arrests April Christine Goforth, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant…
Date: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8, 2019 Monday August 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1823 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $300.00 3 Arrests Crystal Marie Coots, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
Fort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”. “Joe’s Truck Stop” is located in Fort Payne, at the base of Lookout Mountain, on Alabama Highway 35. There were injuries involved, but those were believed to be minor. As of 7:55 am, Fort Payne Police…
Friday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in currency was taken Damaged Property – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, tin on a building was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 6507 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Ruger LCP 380 was…
Friday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep was damaged, valued at $150.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 918 Gault Ave N, a garage door was damaged, valued at $1000.00 Lost Property – Occurred at 1005 Gault Ave N, a 357 Taurus revolver was…
SUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1403 Howell Drive NE, charges of $167.70 were made without authorization Burglary & Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, four Chevrolet wheels and four Chevrolet tires and wheels…
Monday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services were taken illegally, valued at $750.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1109 Chitwood Ave SE, six windshields and a hatchback glass were damaged, valued at $2100.00 3 Arrests Charles August Langley, age 64 of Stevenson, was…
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 &…
On July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the area of the 4100 block of Fischer Road NE. The caller stated that there was a male subject attempting to pour gasoline on a female…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dean Road in Fort Payne, Al. Upon arriving, police officers say a man attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon during the event and at least one officer fired a shot, at some…
Date: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department requesting officers to respond to 305 Bus Circle SW. Fort Payne Fire Medics were already on scene when officers arrived, he said. Officers made contact with a 78 year old elderly female…
Friday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw was taken, valued at $1000.00 0 Arrests 0 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday July 6th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, a fire extinguisher cabinet and an awning support pole was…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
Monday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of $590.14 was made without authorization Damaged Property – Occurred at 2008 Industrial Blvd SW, a Trimble Robotic Laser S-5 was damaged, valued at $25000.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1611 Airport Road W, a rollup door…
Monday June 10th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 4001 Williams Ave NE Apt K 145, miscellaneous clothing was taken, valued at $100.00 5 Arrests Chad Alphonzo McElrath, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear at 8:56 am Jason Dexter Williamson, age 41 of Henagar, was arrested…
Sunday June 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, sunglasses and a cowboy hat were taken, valued at $23.32 2 Arrests Austin Shane Medlock, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Revocation Warrants and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:46 am Deendra La Juan Walker, age 24 of Fort…
SUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1357 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 10 was taken, valued at $900.00 Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, charges of $245.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property…
Monday May 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1968 Godfrey Ave NE, $140.00 in currency and a PlayStation VR headset were taken, valued at $230.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 107 7th Street NW, three baseball bats, three baseball gloves and four baseballs were taken, valued at $132.00…
Date: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident was reported to the Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 2003 Jeep Liberty, driven by Robert Joseph Hairell age 21 of Fort Payne and a 1997 Nissan…
Sunday May 26th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a 6’ step ladder, Porter Cable flashlight, suitcase and contents and a Cobra radar detector were taken, valued at $235.00 4 Arrests Ryan Lynn Hardeman, age 24 of Flat Rock, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and…
Friday May 24th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 602 Alabama Ave NW, four surge protectors and four smoke detectors were taken, valued at $280.00 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 1151 Burt Hill Drive SW, a 2017 Ford Fusion was taken, valued at $23000.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident –…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday May 20th Incidents Unauthorized Use – Occurred at 1355 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 8 wasn’t returned, valued at $600.00 Fraudulent Use of a Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 500 Gault Ave SW, charges of $100.00 were made without authorization 6 Arrests Matthew Graham Tillman, age 34…
Press release from FPPD Friday May 17th Incidents 3 Arrests Joseph Emery Macdonald II, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:38 am Elijah DeWayne Hamilton, age 38 of Section, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 8:49 am Danny Lamar Wallace, age…
Thursday May 16th Incident Possible Scam – Occurred at 1700 Glenn Blvd SW, a $450.00 transaction was made that was a scam Possession of a Forged Instrument – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a check for $2317.82 was forged 6 Arrests Dakota Keith Pratt, age 22 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant…
Wednesday May 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1111 Grand Ave SW, a Stihl chainsaw was taken, valued at $250.00 Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $200.00 were made without authorization Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a Fort Payne man was taken into custody after a large amount of stolen firearms were found in his possession. The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into thefts around the county. The Fort Payne Police…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for May 10 thru May 12, 2019 Friday May 10th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, charges of $300.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, $60.00 in currency was taken…
Official Press Release from FPPD On April 8th, at approximately 8:21 pm a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department about a structure fire. Officers from Fort Payne Police Department and Fort Payne Fire Department responded to the fire at a home at 1152 Godfrey Ave S on fire in the back-porch area Detective…
Official Press Release from FPPD On May 9, Steven Charles Jokinen, age 63 of Fort Payne was taken into Fort Payne Police custody on two warrants, one for Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree, the second one for Sodomy 1st degree Chief Randy Bynum reported. The investigation continued into the next day and eight other warrants were…
Monday May 6th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, thirteen miscellaneous make up items were taken, valued at $171.31 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 3302 A Citadel Rock Road NE, a 2000 Chevrolet C1500 was taken, valued at $2000.00 8 Arrests Scottie Randall Spillman, age 40 of Fort Payne, was…
Friday May 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1501 Gault Ave S, a flip phone was taken, valued at $20.00 Burglary – Occurred at 2400 Alabama Ave NW, quilts, baseball cards, Garmin GPS, a tote with dishes and a crystal lamp were taken, valued at $16229.99 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 29th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW Apt 402, $120.00 in currency was taken 6 Arrests Amanda September Lloyd, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 9:09 am…
Official Press Release from FPPD FORT PAYNE, AL. – Home Invasion leads to Burglary and Assault Charges On April 28 at approximately 7:15 pm our department received a call to a residence in the 600 block of Grand Ave NW Chief Randy Bynum reported. The caller of the residence advised that a black male subject…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 26th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a One Step Tablet was taken, valued at $46.87 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 1915 Williams Ave NE, a window on a 2009 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $150.00 2 Arrests Brayan De Jesus De La Cruz,…
Monday April 22nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1545 Ashley Street W, twenty-five wood pallets and a glue tote were taken, valued at $118.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $35.24 10 Arrests Jeffery O’Neal Sharp, age 42 of Henagar, was arrested for DUI at…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 19th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I59 mm217, a windshield on a 2017 KIA Sorento was damaged, valued at $250.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 1402 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged, valued at $100.00 0…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1613 Gault Ave N, a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was taken, valued at $13000.00 4 Arrests Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:22 am…
Official Press Release from FPPD Activity for April 12 thru April 14, 2019 Friday April 12th Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1016 Clark Ave NE, knitting machine parts and yarn were damaged, valued at $1770.00 4 Arrests Christopher Garrison Hunter, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of…
Date: 04/15/2019 Official Press Release from FPPD SUBJECT: Assault on Officers while serving warrant On Saturday April 6 at 5:20 pm Fort Payne Police Officers went to Deerfield Apartments Chief Randy Bynum stated to serve a warrant on Jeffery Delane Watts age 45, while officers were attempting to take Watts into custody several of Watts…
Official Press Release from FFPD Chief Randy Bynum would like to report several arrests have been made over the weekend. Seven arrest were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Two were during traffic stops. On April 15 at 12:22 am a traffic stop led to the arrest of Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On April 27th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative at First State Bank, located at 246 Main Street East Rainsville. The take back will be starting at 8 am…
Official New Release from FPPD Monday April 8th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 403 13th Street NW, the driver’s side doors on a 2017 Dodge Charger were damaged, valued at $2500.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 456 Elm Street NW, a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, three strands of pearls, three pearl bracelets,…
FPPD Official News Release: Activity for April 5 thru April 7, 2019 Friday April 5th Incidents 7 Arrests James Christopher Schrader, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 3:03 am Charles Paul Blevins, age 50 of Boaz, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 3:33 am Ismeal…
Official Press Release from FPPD SUBJECT: Activity for April 1 thru April 4, 2019 Monday April 1st Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 509 26th Street NE, a Husqvarna chainsaw, two rakes and a machete were taken, valued at $185.00 7 Arrests Jerry William Vaughn, age 40 of Fort Payne was arrested on a Warrant…
Friday March 29th Official Press Release from FPPD Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, a wallet with contents and a ZTE cell phone were taken, valued at $75.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $357.61 8 Arrests Jeanette Yasmin Rios, age…
Official Press Release from FPPD: Activity for March 25 thru March 28, 2019 Monday March 25th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 102 Drinkard Drive NW, a mirror on a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 1400 Sanders Ave NE, a 2005 Ford Freestar van was…
Official Press Release from FPPD, March 29, 2019 Friday March 22nd Incidents Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – Occurred at 1506 Forest Ave NW, a 1994 Chevrolet Pickup was taken, valued at $5000.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a grill was damaged and emblem on a 2007 GMC was…
Press release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 Airport Road Arrest Chief Randy Bynum stated at 12:50 am on March 28 a traffic stop on Airport Road led to the arrest of two individuals for trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The subjects were identified as Eusebio Billy Duane Sanchez, age 34 of Fort…
Press Release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 On March 26th at approximately 8:10 pm a fourteen year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was taken into custody by the Fort Payne Police Department and agents of the Dekalb County Drug Task Force Chief Randy Bynum reported. The juvenile was charged with three counts of Theft…
Chief Randy Bynum stated on March 26th at approximately 9:30 pm, Sebastian Clay Burt, age 18 of Fort Payne, was taken into custody and charged with receiving stolen property 2nd degree. His charge stems from a hand gun that was taken from the Sequoyah Trailer park vehicle break-ins earlier that night. Mr. Burt was also…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday March 18th Incidents 2 Arrests Stephen Jerome Schafer, age 55 of Valley Head, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear at 5:00 pm Jose Miguel Reyes Pintor, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault at 8:02 pm 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday March…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday March 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE Lot 170, a 2012 Toyota Corolla was taken, valued at $17000.00 6 Arrests Mallory Anjanette Orr, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 12:29 am David Anthony Smith,…
Official Press Release from FPPD on March 26, 2019 – On March 21st a body of a white male was discovered in a small creek adjacent to Prestwood Avenue South SW. Chief Randy Bynum stated that the body was recovered by Fort Payne Police Department, Fort Payne Fire Department and Rescue personnel. The deceased victim…
