By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com (Photos by Amy Thrash) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full LIVE Video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission welcomed a brand new commissioner at their organizational meeting…
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FPPD: Meth Trafficking
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On August 28th, officers were conducting routine patrols on Interstate 59 and observed a gray SUV that had two moving…
Two Arrested for Drugs; Chief Jail Administrator appointed to CED Mental Health Board
PHOTO: (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On April 24, the DeKalb County Drug Task Force agents conducted a traffic stop at the…
Man Arrested for Rape
PHOTO: Junior Pascual Pedro, 20 of Kilpatrick, came into sexual contact with two female juveniles in the past three months. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the…
DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office releases statement on Sylvania School incident
PHOTO: Cole Joseph Barnes, 21 of Sylvania, was arrested at his residence on Blue Pond Boulevard in Sylvania after entering Sylvania High School. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…
Collinsville man recently arrested for outstanding warrant and drugs
PHOTO: Jason Goza, 31 of Collinsville was recently found in possession of crystal methamphetamine during a welfare check. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According to the Collinsville Police Department: On…
VIDEO: DeKalb Co. Commission approves vacation on portions of two roads
PHOTO: DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther asks the commission to approve the vacation of several areas of county roads. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Albertville man arrested after traffic stop in Kilpatrick
PHOTO: Jose Mora Garcia, 25 of Albertville was arrested on Sunday in the Kilpatrick area for drug-related offenses and for carrying a concealed weapon after narcotics and a pistol were found. (DeKalb County Sheriff's…