By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks…
Category: Crime
Rainsville Arrests Man for Rape
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson: The Rainsville Police Department (RPD) has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, Tenn. with first-degree…
No Bombs Discovered at Bailey Bridges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On today’s date, Bailey Bridges Incorporation received a threatening email. Fort Payne Police responded along with the Fort Payne Fire and Rescue. Bailey…
Rainsville Wastewater Management Supervisor Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Liquors/Beverages
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to District Attorney Mike O'Dell: The supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea…
Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary…
Supplements Containing Tianeptine to be Classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. As of Monday, March 15, 2021, The Alabama Department of Public Health formally classified “Tianeptine” as a Schedule II…
Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Matthew Manuel Gonzalez entered a guilty plea to the charge Murder for the 2017 fatal shooting of Matthew…
Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a…