By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous…
Category: Crime
FORT PAYNE PD: Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries in…
Narcotics & Interdiction Team very busy over the last two weeks
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team…
Jury Convicts FP Man of Assaulting an Officer
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — District Attorney Mike O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort Payne for assault second degree. According to Assistant…
Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was found alone in…
Rainsville PD Apprehends Burglars
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On September 29, the Rainsville Police Department received a call of a burglar alarm at 5 Star Foods, located at 982 Main Street East.…
Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home…
FP Man Sentenced for Robbery & Sexual Assault
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Shane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual assault following his pleas…