MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release Date: March 11, 2022
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the month of February, a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Florida was recovered and three other firearms were seized. There were 21 arrests made on drug-related charges thanks to all the hard-working guys and girls with The DeKalb County Deputies, Criminal Interdiction and Narcotics Unit, Pardon and Paroles, DHR and Officers with Crossville, Fyffe, Powell, Ider and Collinsville Police Departments.
On Tuesday, February 1st, Officers with Crossville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in the Crossville city limits. Mary Ann Walling (52 of Rock Springs, Ga) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Wednesday, February 2nd, Agents with the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction and Narcotics Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop near County Road 400, on Al Hwy 75, with the vehicle fleeing to a residence off of County Road 72 near the Fyffe/Grove Oak area. When the driver stopped, he attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Law Enforcement. Bradley Thomas Randolph (38 of Fyffe) was charged with Attempting to Elude Police, Resisting Arrest and Failure to Appear (x3). Fyffe Police Department and the DeKalb County Deputies assisted with this stop.
On Friday, February 4th, DeKalb County Deputies assisted Pardon and Paroles with a home check at a residence on County Road 372 in Flat Rock. While there, Deputies found methamphetamine, kratom, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Dallas Micala Noles (25 of Flat Rock) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. Chandler Ashlin Mitch Palmer (30 of Flat Rock) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Probation Violation. Narcotics Agents also assisted with this case.
On Tuesday, February 8th, DeKalb County Deputies attempted a traffic stop on Cornerstone Drive in Henagar charging James Carson Lambert (59 of Henagar) with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting Arrest. During the stop methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found within the vehicle. DHR was called due to an underage child being in the vehicle with Lambert. Narcotics Agents also assisted with this stop.
On Tuesday, February 8th, Officers with Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 27 in Sylvania, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Rebecca Lynn Cantrell (46 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear (x2). Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Wednesday, February 9th, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Crossville finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Tammy Diana Pointer (46 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Thursday, February 10th, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents, conducted a traffic stop on Rainbow Ave in the Powell area, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Marty Alan Outlaw (58 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Saturday, February 12th, Officers with Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop near County Road 141 and Hwy 117 in Ider, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Michael Alan Thomas (62 of Woodville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Sunday, February 13th, DeKalb County Deputies received a call asking for a well check at a residence on County Road 1001 in Valley Head. When Deputies arrived and spoke with Fabian Ray Burrage (41 of Valley Head), they found him to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Burrage was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Monday, February 14th, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Officers with Collinsville Police Department, conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Collinsville. During a search, approximately 7 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm was found in the vehicle. Shannon Ray Boyd (49 of Colorado Springs, Co) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Carrying Concealed Weapon. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Wednesday, February 16th, Officers with Ider Police Department went to a residence on County Road 788 to follow up on a call they had received. When Officers arrived, Ruth Love Smith (52 of Ider) came to the door. Officers were then advised Smith had outstanding warrants. As Smith was taken into custody, Officers found her to be in possession of methamphetamine and Oxycodone. Smith was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear (x4). Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Wednesday, February 23rd, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in Fort Payne finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Guadalupe Jose Godinez (50 of Dutton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Thursday, February 24th, DeKalb County Deputies and Inmates went to a residence on County Road 44 in Fort Payne, on a court ordered move out. While there, Deputies found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Anthony Charles Renfroe (42 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Saturday, February 26th, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a call about a firearm being discharged at a residence on County Road 283 in Collinsville. When Deputies arrived, they noticed methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the home. Ernest Boyette Gibson, Jr (62 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
On Sunday, February 27th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on US 11 and Hwy 117 in Valley Head. During a search, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and three firearms were seized. One firearm was found to have been stolen out of Florida. Darin Demetrius Turner (20 of Memphis, Tn) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Pistol, Concealed. Carlos Emmanuel Dixon, Jr (20 of Lawrenceville, Ga) and Davontee Bobby McCrae (20 of Miami, Fl) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd and Pistol Concealed w/o Permit. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
Also, on Sunday, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 89 and County Road 749 in Fort Payne. During the stop, methamphetamine and prescription medication was found. Kenneth James Gordon (64 of Valley Head) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Christy Lynn Williams (33 of Valley Head) was charged with Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
Again, on Sunday, DeKalb County Deputies made a traffic stop on Hwy 75 in Henagar finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Mikel Dewayne Terrell (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Failure to Appear (x3). Narcotics Agents were called to assist.
