By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and…
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Two Motorcycle Chases in One Night
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with…
FP Deals with Resisting Arrest
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a week Fort Payne Police officers have had to deal with another resisting arrest case.…
Several Scams targeting DeKalb County Elderly
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several…
36 Jailed by Narcotics & Interdiction Team
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been arrested and charged…
Man Arrested After Resisting Officers
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On January 20 of possible trespassing that led to a violent arrest that came into…
DCSO Releases 2019 Statistics
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DCSO has compiled our yearly statistics for 2019. The numbers reflect the miles…
Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search…