By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy…
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Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10…
Welden Clears the Air
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full video at southerntorch.com) On Tuesday, DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden held a press conference regarding accusations of a COVID-19…
Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala.—From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about…
Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala.— From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a…
Sylvania Man Arrested After Flashing Narcotics, Gun and Money on Social Media
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain…
27 Arrested on Drug Charges Over 9 Days
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested…
Rainsville PD Warns of Counterfeit Money
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to the Rainsville Police Department: The Rainsville Police Department would like to provide local business owners with some information regarding the recent circulation of counterfeit money. Several…