From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
Investigations Unit and the 9 th Circuit District Attorney’s Office and assistance of the
Sylvania Police Department led to the arrest of Jerry Jason McKee (46 of Sylvania).
McKee was arrested on Thursday, September 20 th at his residence on Blue Pond Blvd
in Sylvania and charged with Sodomy 1 st (x6), Child Abuse (x2) and Sexual Abuse 1 st
(x4).
Bond is set for $640,000.00.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “These cases are tough on
every end to work and require lots of time and precise information to acquire a solid
case. It’s great to have the support and assistance from the District Attorney’s Office on
these types of crimes against the youth.”
“We greatly appreciate the courage from those who came FORWARD to help put a
predator BEHIND bars. They are the real Hero’s to this case.”
“If you or someone you know has information on a situation like this, please contact our
office. Let’s work together protecting those who can’t protect themselves and show
these predators them and their evil is not welcome in DeKalb County.”
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.