By Southern Torch Staff

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff's Office along with Investigators with Marshall County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Marshall County.  Investigators recovered numerous stolen items including an enclosed 15x7 utility trailer, a skid steer and a 2020 bobcat all from DeKalb County. 

DeKalb County Investigators obtained a warrant for Theft of Property 1st for the arrest of Brandon Tyler Gothard (33 of Marshall County).  Marshall County Sheriff's Office also has obtained warrants for Gothard.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "It's great to see our adjoining counties working together to solve crimes and sharing vital information.  This type of working relationship is what's needed, especially when we have crimes that occur along the county lines.  Our investigators done an outstanding job following leads and tips that led to the recoveries.  People work hard for the property they own, so when these thieves come along and steal what doesn't belong to them, the men and women of DCSO are going to work hard as they can to get it back and put the responsible parties behind bars."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.