Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com he DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office became the first Alabama law enforcement agency to host updated training about child trafficking for its officers and those from surrounding…
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Fort Payne man found guilty of child sex offenses
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com A Fort Payne man was found guilty Friday of sexual offenses against two children under 12 years of age, according to Ninth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Summer Summerford.…
Attempted Robbery
Guntersville Police investigating complex robbery, kidnapping case By ELIZABETH SUMMERS The Reporter What began as an attempted robbery turned into a much more complex case than area police expected. According to…
Fort Payne man among five nabbed in sting
Story by Elizabeth Summers elizabeth@southerntorch.com Five men were jailed in the Marshall County, facing child exploitation charges following an undercover sting, including a Fort Payne resident. Albertville Police said their department,…
Sylvania man arrested
A Sylvania man was arrested last week and charged with abuse of child, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Tracy Lee Ray Jr., 30, was arrested Jan. 4 and charged…
Gadsden man faces rape charge in DeKalb County
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com A Gadsden man faces a rape charge after an assault was reported to Collinsville police, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Collinsville police contacted county investigators regarding…
Man Arrested In Ider On Two Counts Trafficking
On August 29, 2023, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of a trafficking amount of Methamphetamine as well as a trafficking amount of Fentanyl. Agents conducted a…
Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child
Summer M. Summerford, District Attorney May 26, 2023 For Immediate Release Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child On May 24, 2023, following a 3-day trial by jury, Jeffrey Lane Broyles,…