Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department that
Jeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted
murder was at a residence on County Road 52 in DeKalb County. While the Special Response
Team was making preparations to go to the residence, Epps left the home. When Investigators
attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 44, Epps tried to flee and led them on a
short pursuit. Epps was quickly apprehended and taken into custody and turned over to
Albertville Police Department.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “Just because a crime occurs in
another county or jurisdiction, doesn’t mean it always ends there. This is a great example of
working across lines to assist one another and apprehending a suspect before further crimes
come about in our county. Fantastic and professional job done by our Investigators, Drug Task
Force and Patrol on a safe apprehension.”
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.

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