By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man has been arrested for impersonating a peace officer, along with other charges. On Wednesday, April 28, a victim came…
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Sheriff's Office arrests 68 on drug charges in April
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local…
FP police announce recent arrests
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Police Department announced a slew of recent arrests over the weekend. The following people were arrested from Friday,…
Saturation in southern DeKalb leads to 17 arrests
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, April 21, deputies, investigators, and the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit of the…
Geraldine shooting leads to arrest
By Southern Torch Staff GERALDINE, Ala. — On April 25, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference…
ALEA tip leads to multiple charges in Rainsville arrest
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department (RPD) received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) regarding possible child pornography possession at a…
25 arrested on drug charges during first two weeks of April
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On Thursday, April 1st, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies…
Sheriff's Office & District Attorney investigating shooting in Mt. Vernon
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office are conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred…