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Chase and Stand-off on Monday, Both End Well
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Monday, May 24th, Law Enforcement had a busy day, from a chase thatresulted in the subject striking a guardrail and crashing to a brief stand-off.On Monday afternoon,…
DCSO Dedicates Building to Past Leaders
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the dedication of the Charles Bell Administrative Building, the Cecil Reed Detention…
Remembering Rene Ramos
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of retired deputy Rene Ramos. Ramos served in the department for…
DCSO: A Tribute to Senior Lt. Jeff Bain
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we report the passing of one…
The Top Stories of 2020
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At the end of each year, the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the previous year and chooses our most important stories. 2020…
DCSO Discovers Illegal Alcohol Operation
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Officials with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and Alabama Beverage Control Board (ABC) are on-site at the Rainsville Wastewater Treatment Facility investigating…
Over a Kilo of Meth Taken off the Streets
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last week, two were arrested on drug trafficking charges and more arrests are possible. …