By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release by the Fort Payne Police Department: On Sunday August 13th at approximately 1:30 in the morning a disturbance broke out…
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Fort Payne man arrested on several charges following threatening communications
PHOTO: Andrew Michael Hussey, 43 of Fort Payne was arrested on several charges stemming from threatening electronic communications sent to several victims in the Fort Payne area. (Fort Payne Police Department) By…
Ider Town employee arrested on four felony counts of theft
("Town of Ider" | wikipedia.org) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — On Friday at approximately 5:30 pm, an employee with the Town of Ider was arrested regarding theft from…
VIDEO: Republican primary for DeKalb County Sheriff takes shape
PHOTO: Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announced his run for Sheriff this morning at the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club, and already declared candidate, Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the…
Section man arrested in connection to Cherokee County burglary
PHOTO: Johnny T. Townson, 24 of Section was arrested after being suspected of a burglary in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver: A…
Two charged after driver attempts to flee, narcotics found
PHOTO: Christopher Adam Berry and Phillip Dale Prewett, both of Fort Payne, were arrested on Friday after methamphetamine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, syringes, and spice residue were found inside a vehicle. (Tyler Pruett |…
C&H Drugs broken into for the second time this year
PHOTO: C&H Drugs on Gault Avenue was broken into for a second this year on Monday night. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the…
Fort Payne PD find man in Possession of Heroin on I-59
PHOTO: Edwin Esteban Herrera Martinez, 23 of Millsboro, Delaware was arrested after a search of his vehicle. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne…