By Southern Torch Staff GERALDINE, Ala. — On April 25, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference…
Category: Crime
ALEA tip leads to multiple charges in Rainsville arrest
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department (RPD) received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) regarding possible child pornography possession at a…
25 arrested on drug charges during first two weeks of April
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On Thursday, April 1st, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies…
Sheriff's Office & District Attorney investigating shooting in Mt. Vernon
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office are conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred…
Henagar man arrested after brief stand-off with police
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: After a brief stand-off, a Henagar man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening. On April 13th, the…
FP police announce slew of recent arrests
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis: The Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) has been busy over the last week,…
Burglary and vehicle theft leads to chase
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE. Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft,…
Employee of Local Water Board Arrested
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday, April 5th, Jessica Kay Hosch (33 of Rainsville) was charged with Fraudulent…