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Tag: Law enforcement

Man steals beverage truck, then assaults police officers in Collinsville
February 28, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Man steals beverage truck, then assaults police officers in Collinsville

PHOTO: 39 year old La Morris Strickland of Roanoke, Alabama was arrested after stealing a beverage struck, and then assaulting police officers. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According…

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DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office releases statement on Sylvania School incident
February 14, 2018 by Southern Torch
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DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office releases statement on Sylvania School incident

PHOTO: Cole Joseph Barnes, 21 of Sylvania, was arrested at his residence on Blue Pond Boulevard in Sylvania after entering Sylvania High School. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…

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Welden releases his list of reforms needed in the Sheriff’s Office
February 8, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Welden releases his list of reforms needed in the Sheriff’s Office

(Contributed Photo | Nick Welden for Sheriff) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tonight, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden released a statement on what he plans to…

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Two in custody after wreck in Fort Payne
February 2, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Two in custody after wreck in Fort Payne

PHOTO: A van struck a parked vehicle and a utility pole in front of My Supply on Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne. Both occupants are currently in police custody. (Contributed by Randell Ham)…

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Four arrested during assault and kidnapping investigation in Ider
January 29, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Four arrested during assault and kidnapping investigation in Ider

PHOTO: Bradley DaKota Bell (far left) and Jennifer Lawson (middle left) were charged on Thursday in connection to a kidnapping and assault in Ider. Deputies also found a stolen vehicle during the…

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Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship challenging Sheriff Shaver in 2018
January 24, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship challenging Sheriff Shaver in 2018

PHOTO: Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship and his family. Blankenship will be challenging Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver in the June 2018 Republican Primary. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports  CENTRE, Ala. — Announced…

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Brink's donates truck to Rainsville Police Department
January 20, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Brink's donates truck to Rainsville Police Department

PHOTO: The Brink's truck parked behind the Rainsville Police Department. The vehicle will be getting an overhaul; with new sirens and radio equipment, donated by the local community. (Tyler Pruett |…

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Man accused of murder after body found in Centre
January 18, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Man accused of murder after body found in Centre

PHOTO: 51 year old Vester Lee Randolph of Centre was arrested on murder charges after a body was found in Centre on Tuesday afternoon. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Marc Summers, WEIS RADIO…

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