By Southern Torch Staff
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Investigators, and Deputies went to investigate. While speaking with the individual, the deputies noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the apartment. Agents then obtained a search warrant for the residence which resulted in finding 2 oz. of marijuana and 1 firearm.
Joseph Emery MacDonald (23 of Fort Payne, Al) was charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “We want you, the public, to know that every call and every e-mail we receive is taken very seriously and very much appreciated. I am proud of the partnership we have with our community in the efforts to stop crime,” he said.
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
