PHOTO: A Henagar Police Officer was involved in a two vehicle accident on Highway last night. (Henagar Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — According to Henagar Police Chief Randell…
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Ider Town employee arrested on four felony counts of theft
("Town of Ider" | wikipedia.org) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — On Friday at approximately 5:30 pm, an employee with the Town of Ider was arrested regarding theft from…
Fort Payne alcohol board approves permit for Applebee's, renews permit for Toke
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne's Alcohol Board recently approved a retail liquor license for Applebee's and renewed the permit for Toke, which had lapsed due to change in ownership. (Tyler Pruett |…
Meth and handgun recovered after pursuit in DeKalb County
PHOTO: Michael Anthony Shores of Albertville was arrested for multiple charges after a pursuit by law enforcement. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Collinsville Police…
Rainsville City Council makes appointments (VIDEO)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Updated on January 20, 2017 to include comments from Councilman Marshall Stiefel to explain his 'no' votes on two of the resolutions passed in this meeting. By Tyler Pruett,…
What justifies a high speed chase?
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At last Monday night’s regular meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilman Marshall Stiefel praised police chief Johnny Stewart for his quick…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 16
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Reported…
Man arrested in Sylvania for drug trafficking and possession
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania Police Chief Ross Greenwood confirmed in a statement released today that Daniel Brian Gregory, age 42, was arrested on Thursday, July…