On May 30 th , 2021 officers arressted Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts of unlawful possession of controlled substance, 3 counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs, unlawful…
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Chase and Stand-off on Monday, Both End Well
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Monday, May 24th, Law Enforcement had a busy day, from a chase thatresulted in the subject striking a guardrail and crashing to a brief stand-off.On Monday afternoon,…
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department thatJeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attemptedmurder was at a residence on…
Burglary and vehicle theft leads to chase
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE. Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft,…
Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a…
Six Arrested on Drug Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics…
One Current and One Fmr. Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to…
Pay Those Speeding Tickets!
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson discusses numerous outstanding warrants left on the books since 1980 to the Council. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)…