Story by Donna Thornton Jurors could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Keith Sullivan of Grove Oak, after a total of about 12 hours’ deliberation. Prior to the…
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Defense: No evidence shooting was not self-defense
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com As they cross-examined the state’s witnesses Wednesday, Keith Sullivan’s defense attorneys worked to drive home what Sullivan told law enforcement officers after the shooting – and…
Two charged after traffic stop
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com A traffic stop made Thursday led Fort Payne police to make one arrests on outstanding warrants and the subsequent investigation led to another arrest of a Fort Payne…
DCSO shares stats from 2024 actions
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com FORT PAYNE — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has compiled a report of the work its personnel did in 2024 – an accounting that ranges from the miles…
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum…
Training to end trafficking
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com he DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office became the first Alabama law enforcement agency to host updated training about child trafficking for its officers and those from surrounding…
Fort Payne man found guilty of child sex offenses
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com A Fort Payne man was found guilty Friday of sexual offenses against two children under 12 years of age, according to Ninth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Summer Summerford.…
Attempted Robbery
Guntersville Police investigating complex robbery, kidnapping case By ELIZABETH SUMMERS The Reporter What began as an attempted robbery turned into a much more complex case than area police expected. According to…