PHOTO: A mugshot of Dennis John Johnson (43 of Albertville). Johnson is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase from Fort Payne crossing into Georgia yesterday morning. (Marshall…
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Hanes co-sponsoring bill to arm teachers in wake of Florida shooting
PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…
Sheriff's office to offer concealed carry classes
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will be taking applications for the Introduction to Concealed Carry class starting today with…
One Drug Bust leads to another in Jackson County
PHOTO: From Left to Right: Tammi Bosley (24 of Albertville), Riley Wayne Griffin (21 of Gurley), Dylan Kent Smith (20 of Huntsville), and Samuel Lanier (36 of New Hope). (Jackson County Sheriff's…
Ider man arrested after armed robbery of a Pharmacy
PHOTO: Michael David Baxter, 35 of Ider was arrested on charges of Pharmacy Robbery after a high speed chase on I-59 that began in Georgia and ended in DeKalb County. (Jackson…
Cherokee County investigator wins Arkansas State IDPA Pistol Championship!
PHOTO: Cherokee County Investigator Matt Sims recently won the Arkansas State International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) tournament. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — On May 20, 2017 Cherokee…
Sheriff Harris sends letter asking for pistol permit to be honored in all states
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris released a statement regarding a…
Meth and handgun recovered after pursuit in DeKalb County
PHOTO: Michael Anthony Shores of Albertville was arrested for multiple charges after a pursuit by law enforcement. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Collinsville Police…