Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON COUNTY, Ala.-- Brandon Blaine Berry, of Woodville was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Tuesday in Jackson County. Berry was convicted on May 24,…
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Decatur man pleads guilty to child sex-trafficking charges
PHOTO: Mugshot of Brian David Boersma (48 of Decatur) after his October 2017 arrest. By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Decatur man pleaded guilty today in federal court to kidnapping…
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…
WANTED: Man sought in Rainsville for assault and stolen vehicle
PHOTO: Police are currently looking for Miles Thomas Woodside, 38 of Rainsville (formerly Fort Payne). Woodside is wanted for an assault and stolen vehicle in Rainsville last Friday, as well as charges…
Collinsville Police Department intervenes in kidnapping situation
PHOTO: Mario McElrath, kidnapped a victim in Chattanooga, and later ended up in Collinsville. (Collinsville Police Department) Contributed by the Collinsville Police Department COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — On Friday June 2, 2017, at approximately 2:00…
DeKalb County deputies have busy weekend
PHOTO: Deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office had a busy weekend, arresting several on unrelated charges, and locating a missing person. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Ninth Circuit Judge Wes Mobley denies bond for suspect in Cherokee County double-homicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama Ninth Circuit Judge Wes Mobley denied bond at a court hearing held late last week via video conference for Cherokee County double-homicide suspect, Jeffrey Alan Wilcox, Jr. After…