From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the month of March, DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, K-9Unit, SRT Unit, SRO’s and Investigators, along with Sylvania,…
Category: Crime
Wilbanks Accepts Plea Deal
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--Tyler Blaise Wilbanks accepted a plea deal in connection to the April 2, 2022, hit-and-run crash on Alabama Highway 75, which resulted in the…
EASTER SUNDAY PURSUIT
Sabrina Stewart Photo provided by Ider Police Department IDER, Ala.--On Easter Sunday night, multiple units were patrolling a high crime area, where frequent complaints from residents, have reported drug activity in…
Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a callcame into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had…
Human Remains Found in Valley Head Area
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the ValleyHead area. The remains were located in…
Crossville woman arrested on Child Abuse/Aggravated Abuse
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) was arrested on March16, 2023 on 6 Grand Jury Indictments for Abuse…
39 Arrested on Drug Related Charges During Month of February
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Deputies along with K-9 Unit, Narcotics Unit.Criminal Investigations, Collinsville PD, Sylvania PD, Crossville PD and Henagar…
Grand Jury Indicts Hairell
Recently, Rainsville Police Department opened an investigation of Sexual Abuse of a minor afterreceiving a complaint. As the investigation progressed, many more disturbing facts were found byinvestigators. Over the next several…