From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Investigations Division has recently beeninvestigating a case regarding apparent child pornography. An investigator, who is alsoassigned…
Category: Crime
Several arrested on drug related charges in September
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the month of September, several were arrested on drug related charges. Thank you to Henagar, Crossville, Valley Head and Mentone Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office,…
Over 6 lbs. of Methamphetamine Seized
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On October 5, 2022, Narcotics Agents with DeKalb CountyNarcotics Unit along with Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, Henagar Police Department,Rainsville…
Burglary in Collinsville over the weekend and Chase on Monday, keeps Law Enforcement busy
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Selma man was arrested for burglarizing storage units in Collinsville on Sunday. A piece of Hwy 75…
Fight Breaks Out at Police Department
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@ southerntorch.com POWELL, Alabama--On September 25, 2022, Powell Police responded to their own Police Department regarding a fight in the parking lot where John Sanders and Glenn…
Sylvania man charged with 12 counts of Sex Crimes
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s OfficeInvestigations Unit and the 9 th Circuit District Attorney’s Office and assistance…
Albertville Man Leads Police on Chase
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On September 15th 2022, Deputies with the DCSO responded to a residence on County Road 400 in the Lakeview Community. A homeowner caught John E Oliver (53…
28 Drug Related Arrests in month of August
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: September 13, 2022 FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several arrests were made in the month of August…