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…
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Fort Payne man among five nabbed in sting
Story by Elizabeth Summers elizabeth@southerntorch.com Five men were jailed in the Marshall County, facing child exploitation charges following an undercover sting, including a Fort Payne resident. Albertville Police said their department,…
Sylvania man arrested
A Sylvania man was arrested last week and charged with abuse of child, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Tracy Lee Ray Jr., 30, was arrested Jan. 4 and charged…
Gadsden man faces rape charge in DeKalb County
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com A Gadsden man faces a rape charge after an assault was reported to Collinsville police, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Collinsville police contacted county investigators regarding…
Man Arrested In Ider On Two Counts Trafficking
On August 29, 2023, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of a trafficking amount of Methamphetamine as well as a trafficking amount of Fentanyl. Agents conducted a…
Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child
Summer M. Summerford, District Attorney May 26, 2023 For Immediate Release Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child On May 24, 2023, following a 3-day trial by jury, Jeffrey Lane Broyles,…
34 Charged with Drug Related Charges During Month of April
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the month of April, there were 34 that were arrested on drug related charges. Approximately 194 grams…
Dismuke Waives Arraignment Hearing
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala-- A Crossville teacher who was accused of having sex with a student waived his arraignment hearing last week. Isaac Dismuke, 28, was charged by…