By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of retired deputy Rene Ramos. Ramos served in the department for…
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PHOTO: After devastating tornadoes ravaged the university, the Northeast corner of Alabama is uniting to help rebuild this college town. (All photos courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Marla Jones, Reporter JACKSONVILLE, Ala.…
Traffic stop results in arrests
PHOTO: Horton, Brown, and Beasley were all arrested over the weekend at traffic stops. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. —According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On March 3rd DeKalb County Deputies…
OPINION: Sheriff Israel failed to instill lessons learned almost 20 years ago
PHOTO: The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School made law enforcement agencies across the country rethink their tactics during active shooter situations. The reaction of officers on the scene in Florida earlier…
Four arrested during assault and kidnapping investigation in Ider
PHOTO: Bradley DaKota Bell (far left) and Jennifer Lawson (middle left) were charged on Thursday in connection to a kidnapping and assault in Ider. Deputies also found a stolen vehicle during the…
Cedar Bluff man charged after officer-involved shooting
PHOTO: 42 year-old Brett Littlejohn (42 of Cedar Bluff) was shot by a Cherokee County Deputy yesterday while attempting to flee arrest on Highway 273. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports LEESBURG,…
District Attorney gives life saving opioid antidote to Sheriff's Offices
PHOTO: Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver and deputies with Naloxone; an antidote to be used if first responders encounter a life-threatening dose of opioids. The DeKalb County Sheriff's will also soon be…
DeKalb Sheriff's Office releases statement on Deputy Matthews' passing
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — UPDATE: A memorial service for Deputy Matthews will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, November 2 at Wilson Funeral Home. The family will receive…