On February 2 nd 2023 Rainsville Officers were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Garret St.
for a call of Domestic Disturbance. On scene officers arrested Hunter Sayre(27) of
Rainsville for the charges of Domestic Violence Harassment and Possession of a
Controlled Substance after Methamphetamine, syringes, and a tourniquet were found in
her purse. Hunter Sayre is currently in Dekalb County jail with a $7500 Bond Amount.
On February 9 th 2023 Rainsville Officers were dispatched to a business in the 3400 block
of AL 35 East in Rainsville for a male employee that was “not acting normal” according to
supervisors. The supervisor also advised officers that the subject may have a gun. When
officers arrived on scene, they made contact with Paul Poe as he was trying to leave in his
vehicle. Officers stopped him and in speaking with him found in plain sight drug
paraphernalia inside the vehicle. After a search of the vehicle, officers found a controlled
substance as well as a handgun, and other paraphernalia on Poe’s person. Mr. Poe was
arrested and charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia, and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearms. Poe’s bond was set
at $9500 and he was release same day as arrest.
Chief Edmondson stated “I’m thankful for all the officers hard work on these cases”. “We
are not going to put up with drugs in this city, we will continue to buckle down on drugs in
our area”.