By Staff Reports GROVE OAK, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received multiple anonymous phone calls about possible illegal activity going on at a residence on County Road 19 in Grove…
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DeKalb County deputies arrest two more for drugs this week
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Released today, the DeKalb County Sheriff's office has arrested two more for drugs this week. On Tuesday, November 15, the DeKalb County Drug and Major…
Two arrested for Meth in Collinsville
Two Arrested for Meth in Collinsville By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, November 10, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a tip through the www.dekalbcountysheriff.org website about possible drug…
2 from Fort Payne arrested in Cherokee Co. after chase, third escapes
By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Two Fort Payne residents were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle and foot pursuit in Cherokee County, while a third suspect remains at large.…
Alleged murderer Terry McKinney's trial to start on Halloween
PHOTO: Terry Lee McKinney, 60 of Cedar Bluff, was arrested for allegedly killing his handyman last year. (Cherokee County Jail) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com CENTRE, Ala. — Terry McKinney,…
DeKalb Co. Commission posts job, reviews paving materials bids (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. After minutes from the last meeting were approved,…
Dancing on a grave isn't illegal, but graffiti is
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — On Thursday, September 8, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about vandalism committed at the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery on County Road 23.…
NRA helps Sheriff's Office subsidize purchase of Glock 43s
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…