Message From The Sheriff
MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF
NICK WELDEN  ( read )
Phone:
EMERGENCY: 911
24 Hours:
256-845-3801
Crime Tip:
256-845-3801
Address:
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
Administrative Office:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm


11/16/2023

Break-in at Bethel Baptist Church

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - On Thursday, October 26th, Geraldine Police Department responded to Bethel Baptist Church on County Road 391 in regard to a Burglary in which a male subject had broken into Bethel Baptist Church through a side window. The case was then forwarded to the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and after identifying the male subject and the vehicle used in the Burglary.  Cody Alan Ramsey (30 of Boaz) was arrested for Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 4th.  Assistance by Geraldine Police Department and Albertville Police Department was vital in bringing this case to a close.

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Cody Alan Ramsey (30 of Boaz)

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "Thanks to the quick response from all Agencies involved, this criminal was apprehended.  I could never express, to ALL the men and women in Law Enforcement, just how appreciative I am for the hard work and dedication they put into their jobs."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.