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24 Arrested on Drug Related Charges During February

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. -Thank you to DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics Agents, along with Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Cherokee County K-9 Unit, Jackson County Deputies and officers with Ider, Fyffe, Crossville and Powell PD all for helping in the arrest of 24 individuals on drug related charges during the month of February.  Also, a big thank you to DeKalb Ambulance Service and Department of Human Resources for always showing up to assist where we need you.

On Thursday, February 1st, Agents with the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force and DeKalb County Narcotics Unit were working in the area of Tabor Road when Agents noticed a white Buick passenger car that appeared to be lost, moving from residence to residence.  Agents followed the vehicle and observed the driver crossing the center line.  Agents conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Tabor Road and Cherokee County Road 1.  During the stop, Agents identified the driver as Justin Lubbe (24 of Dallas, Ga).  While speaking to Lubbe, Agents noticed inconsistencies in his statement and exhibiting extreme nervous behavior.  Cherokee County's K-9 Unit arrived and deployed his K-9 which indicated a positive alert on the vehicle.  During a search of the vehicle, Agents recovered a kilo of methamphetamine, a trafficking amount of fentanyl, a pistol with altered serial numbers and drug paraphernalia.  Lubbe was charged with Trafficking of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Altering Identification of Firearm.  Lubbe was taken to Cherokee County Jail. 

Justin Lubbe (24 of Dallas, Ga)

On Friday, February 2nd, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Ider Police Department were sent to County Road 792 and 958 about a trailer being in the roadway causing a traffic hazard.  Upon arrival, Deputies saw two subjects cutting trees off the side of the mountain and had received several complaints of people cutting several thousands of dollars' worth of trees on private property.  Deputies made contact with James Daniel Green (45 of Wildwood, Ga) and Stephanie Jean Wheeler (44 of Sylvania).  During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found.  Green was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Tampering with Physical Evidence.  Wheeler was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

James Daniel Green (45 of Wildwood, Ga) Stephanie Jean Wheeler (44 of Sylvania)

On Saturday, February 3rd, Deputies were dispatched to County Road 804 about a subject trying to get into a residence.  Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with Harold Lefelle Thompson (64 of Flat Rock) and while speaking with him noticed an odor of marijuana.  Thompson was found in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine.  Thompson was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. 

Harold Lefelle Thompson (64 of Flat Rock)

Also, on Saturday, Officers with Fyffe PD conducted a traffic stop at Hwy 75 and County Road 33 finding methamphetamine in the vehicle.  Leonard Lee Otinger (49 of Section) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Leonard Lee Otinger (49 of Section)

On Thursday, February 8th, Narcotics Agents observed two subjects enter a residence on Gault Ave N that they had active felony warrants on.  When Agents went into the residence, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana.  During a search, Agents found a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Noah Blake Hunt (26 of Fort Payne) and Nathan William Brisendine (45 of Fort Payne) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Michelle April Finley (49 of Fort Payne) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Obstructing Government Operations, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Dustin Wayne Gass (40 of Valley Head) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and one warrant for Failure to Appear.  Bethany Faith Waldrop (27 of Valley Head) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and three warrants for Failure to Appear. 

Noah Blake Hunt (26 of Fort Payne) Nathan William Brisendine (45 of Fort Payne) Michelle April Finley (49 of Fort Payne) Dustin Wayne Gass (40 of Valley Head) Bethany Faith Waldrop (27 of Valley Head)

On Friday, February 9th, Jackson County Deputies, along with DeKalb County Deputies were in the area of County Road 43 and the County Line when they discovered a vehicle in the woods behind a cemetery.  Deputies identified the occupants and both had active warrants through DeKalb County.  Methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle.  Tracey Lynn Stone (43 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and four warrants for Failure to Appear.  Jesse Barnes (47 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and one warrant for Failure to Appear.

Tracey Lynn Stone (43 of Rainsville) Jesse Barnes (47 of Rainsville)

On Saturday, February 10th, DeKalb County Deputies were serving papers on County Road 50 in the Grove Oak area.  While there, Deputies made contact with Timothy Harold Hosch (53 of Grove Oak) who smelled strongly of marijuana.  At the residence, marijuana plants and drug paraphernalia were found.  Grove Oak Fire was called to the scene to do a control burn of the grow operation.  Hosch was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Timothy Harold Hosch (53 of Grove Oak)

On Tuesday, February 13th, Narcotics Agents went to a residence in the Sylvania area to serve a warrant on Tabetha Jordan Franklin (36 of Sylvania) for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance.

Tabetha Jordan Franklin (36 of Sylvania)

Also, on Tuesday, Narcotics were in the Powell area when a Be on The Lookout was given about a reckless driver.  After the Agents pulled the vehicle over, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found inside.  Elizabeth Morris Lopez (51 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Elizabeth Morris Lopez (51 of Crossville)

On Thursday, February 15th, Offices with Crossville PD conducted a traffic stop on Main Street finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Ty Aaron Harbour (31 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation and one warrant for Failure to Appear. 

Ty Aaron Harbour (31 of Crossville)

On Friday, February 16th, Narcotics Agents responded to a residence on County Road 33 on a possible overdose.  When Agents and Deputies arrived, they were advised that Narcan had been administered by DAS.  After subject refused further treatment, he was placed under arrest.  Blayden Lane Woodall (21 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two warrants for Failure to Appear. 

Blayden Lane Woodall (21 of Fyffe)

On Wednesday, February 21st, Narcotics Agents went to a residence on Andrew Lee Drive in Henagar to conduct a search warrant.  Methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found inside.  Cory Matthew Frazier (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Resisting Arrest.  Goldia Amanda Louise Henderson (50 of Section) and Landon Cole Frazier (41 of Henagar) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.

Cory Matthew Frazier (44 of Henagar) Goldia Amanda Louise Henderson (50 of Section) Landon Cole Frazier (41 of Henagar)

On Thursday, February 22nd, Officers with Powell PD responded to a call of a possible overdose.  Upon arrival, Officers made contact with Autumn Sky Townsel (28 of Rainsville).  Townsel refused medical treatment and was found in possession of fentanyl.  Townsel was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession.

Autumn Sky Townsel (28 of Rainsville)

On Friday, February 23rd, DeKalb County Deputies was on County Road 821 in Geraldine when a vehicle driven by Tonya Lynn Dixon (38 of Collinsville) pull up and stopped in the road.  After Dixon exited the vehicle, Deputies made contact with her detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle, which also contained a small child.  During a search, Deputies found marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.  Dixon was charged with Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st.  DHR was called to the scene to take the child. 

Tonya Lynn Dixon (38 of Collinsville)

On Monday, February 26th, DeKalb County Deputies picked up Haley Diana Gamble (40 of Dutton) from a Jackson County Deputy who had arrested her on a DeKalb County Warrant.  Once at the DeKalb County Detention Center, Gamble was found to be in possession of prescription pills she did not have prescriptions for.  Gamble was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft of Property 4th and Theft of Property 3rd (x3). 

Haley Diana Gamble (40 of Dutton)

On Thursday, February 29th, DeKalb County Deputies and a School Resource Officer were called to do a welfare check on children at a residence on County Road 9004.  While there they located methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia while children were present.  Narcotics Agents and DHR were called to assist with the case.  Christopher John Hernandez (34 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child, Chins/Causing Delinquency Dependent or Need of Supervision of Children.

Christopher John Hernandez (34 of Crossville)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1991 John Doe identified

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies and forensic experts, is pleased to announce the successful identification of a previously unidentified individual, commonly known as John Doe, whose skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area near the intersection of County Road 51 and Alabama Highway 227 in rural DeKalb County, Alabama, on December 21, 1991.

The skeletal remains, initially found by a hunter, sparked a decades-long investigation involving the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, the Alabama Department of Forensic Science, and the Fort Payne Police Department. Despite exhaustive efforts, including forensic analysis and nationwide inquiries, the identity of the deceased remained a mystery.

However, in late 2022, a breakthrough emerged when the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was contacted by Mobile County Sheriff's Office genealogy analyst Olivia McCarter, proposing the use of investigative genetic genealogy to potentially identify John Doe. This innovative approach led to a collaborative effort between law enforcement and forensic experts, ultimately resulting in the identification of the individual.

In 2023, DNA samples extracted from the remains were sent to Intermountain Forensics, a non-profit laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah, for analysis and whole-genome sequencing. Subsequently, the DNA data was uploaded to GEDMatch by Olivia McCarter and her team at Moxxy Forensic Investigations. This action yielded a close familial match, leading to the tentative identification of John Doe as Rainbow King of Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

Further investigation and coordination with living relatives of Rainbow King confirmed the identity. Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett and Investigations Assistant Andrea Woodall traveled to Tompkinsville, Kentucky, accompanied by Monroe County Sheriff Dale Ford, to meet with the King family. A DNA sample collected during the meeting conclusively confirmed that the skeletal remains belonged to 22-year-old Rainbow Canyon King.

 

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident:   "This identification is the result of tireless efforts and collaboration between multiple agencies and experts, it underscores the importance of innovative forensic techniques in resolving cold cases and providing closure to families. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office extends its deepest gratitude to all individuals and agencies involved in this significant breakthrough. The identification of Rainbow Canyon King brings closure to a decades-old mystery and allows his family to finally lay him to rest. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family during this time."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dekalb County Sheriff's Office K9 Vulp to get donation of body armor

 

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Dekalb County Sheriff's Office K9 Vulp will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Vulp's vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment "In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA - EOW 12-12-23".  Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified.  Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,472 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations. 

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies.  K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate.  There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest.  Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty.  For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978.  Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.   

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "Our K9s play a valuable role in Law Enforcement by locating suspects, helping in a search and rescue mission, detection of certain odors and protecting their handler.  We are so grateful for this company and their dedication in protecting not only our four-legged hero, Vulp, but many others as well."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

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Substitute teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with a student under 19 years of age

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - DeKalb County Sheriff's Office received a complaint about a substitute teacher possibly having inappropriate relations with a student. The complaint was investigated by DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and today, Stephanie Mechelle Woods (45 of Henagar) has been arrested and booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center and charged with School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student under the age of 19 years.

Stephanie Mechelle Woods (45 of Henagar)

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "I would like to thank our Investigations Unit and the Board of Education for their earnestness in getting this case taken care of.  Our children have every right to feel safe at school, and parents have every right to expect it.  Our children are our number 1 priority and we will protect them at all cost."

 

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden. 

 

 

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DCSO Yearly Statistics for 2023

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - We have gotten together and compiled our yearly statistics for 2023.  Our compilation consists of total miles driven, number of reports taken, to the number of hang ups answered.

Gathering all of this information not only helps the public see how hard we have worked to keep our community safe it also helps us see where we could make improvements and how we can better serve you.    

Total Miles Driven: 711,121

Number of Calls: 6,137

Number of Reports: 2,689

Civil Papers Served: 2,106

Civil Papers Attempted: 2,330

Subpoenas Seved: 3160

Subpoenas Attempted: 1,068

Warrants Served: 2,330

Warrants Attempted: 370

Warrantless Arrests Made: 1,146

Assist Made: 1,146

Traffic Stops: 2879

911 Hang ups Answered: 434

Alarm Calls Answered: 779

Cases Closed: 2,211

Sex Offender Verification Checks: 534

Drug Cases: 399

 

NARCOTICS & INTERDICTION UNIT:

Methamphetamine Seized: 6,122.5 grams

Marijuana Seized: 2,527 grams

Spice Seized: 164 grams

Pills: 1,445 DU

Heroin: 6 grams

Cocaine: 68 grams

Fentanyl: 193 grams

 

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "I am so appreciative of all of our men and women and how much hard work they put into their job.  Being in Law Enforcement we make a pledge to serve and protect and seeing these numbers, I know we are upholding that pledge.  Trying to keep drugs off the streets of our community seems like a never-ending battle, but I can assure you, we will continue this fight to keep this poison out of the hands of even just one of our loved ones hands, is a win in my book."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

 

 

Twelve arrested on drug related charges during month of January

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - In the first month of 2024, Narcotics Agents have been busy.  Agents have seized 600 grams of methamphetamine, 3168 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, 103 DU of controlled pills, 1 gram of spice and executed 2 search warrants.  These cases are still ongoing with several arrests pending.  DeKalb County Deputies, Sylvania PD, Collinsville PD, Jackson County Narcotics Unit and North End Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force have assisted in the cases for the month of January. 

On Saturday, January 6th, Officers with Collinsville PD made a traffic stop on Hwy 68 finding Christian Terrazas Sanchez (29 of Fort Payne) in possession of cocaine.  Sanchez was charged with DUI (Alcohol) and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. 

Christian Terrazas Sanchez (29 of Fort Payne)

On Tuesday January 9th, Officers with Powell PD conducted a traffic stop finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Dustin Labron Bell (37 of Livingston, Mo) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Dustin Labron Bell (37 of Livingston, Mo)

On Saturday, January 13th, Officers with Sylvania PD stopped a vehicle on County Road 108.  During the stop, methamphetamine was found in the vehicle.  Goldia Amanda Louise Henderson (49 of Section) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Goldia Amanda Louise Henderson (49 of Section)

On Sunday, January 21st, Officers with Sylvania PD conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75.  As Officers approached the vehicle, the odor of marijuana was detected coming from inside the vehicle.  Marijuana and methamphetamine were found during a search.  Alex Davi Walter (30 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. 

Alex Davi Walter (30 of Sylvania)

On Tuesday, January 23rd, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Bacardi Treven Ayers (52 of Huntsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Bacardi Treven Ayers (52 of Huntsville)

On Friday, January 26th, Offices with Sylvania PD stopped a vehicle for being in the wrong lane of travel on County Road 685 in Sylvania.  As Officers approached the vehicle, they could smell marijuana coming from within.  During a search, kratom, oxycodone and hydrocodone were found, which neither had a prescription for.  Rick Anthony Ray Owens (41 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Melissa Sue Choate (39 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Rick Anthony Ray Owens (41 of Ider) Melissa Sue Choate (39 of Sylvania)

On Saturday, January 27th, DeKalb County Deputies stopped a vehicle on Hwy 75 near County Road 141 for a speeding violation.  When the vehicle pulled over, a white male identified as Ronald Michael Wayne Davis (30 of Flat Rock), exited the vehicle resisting as Deputies tried placing him under arrest.  During a search of the vehicle, a firearm and controlled prescription medication was found that was not prescribed to him.  Davis was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting Arrest.

Ronald Michael Wayne Davis (30 of Flat Rock)

On January 28th, Officers with Collinsville PD conducted a traffic stop on US Hwy 11 for a traffic offense finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Kenneth John Reed (43 of Attalla) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Kenneth John Reed (43 of Attalla)

On Monday, January 29th, DeKalb County Deputies received a call from a service station attendant about an individual who was there at the time possibly being intoxicated.  Paul Hansel Reed II (45 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication.

Paul Hansel Reed II (45 of Rainsville)

On Wednesday, January 31st, Narcotics Agents executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 577 in Rainsville.  Marijuana was found during a search of the home.  Hubert Craig Bodiford (51 of Rainsville) was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Krystal Michelle Houston (40 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Hubert Craig Bodiford (51 of Rainsville) Krystal Michelle Houston (40 of Rainsville)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Former officer arrested and taken into custody

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

Jairo Alexander Castillo (32 of Collinsville)

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Former officer, Jairo Alexander Castillo (32 of Collinsville), was arrested and taken into custody by Alabama State Bureau of Investigation today around noon. Castillo is a former employee with DeKalb County Sheriff's Office as a school resource officer. Castillo was taken into custody by ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency), DeKalb County Investigators, DeKalb County Drug Task Force and DeKalb County Deputies.

The arrest comes after complaints were received by DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and DeKalb County Board of Education; the investigation was then turned over to the State Bureau of Investigation.  It is standard procedure that if an employee of the Sheriff's Office is being investigated, that investigation is turned over to the state or an outside agency.  

Jairo Castillo was charged with School employee having sexual contact with a student (x2).  Castillo is currently in the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $300,000.00 bond. 

 

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "It's unfortunate that something like this has happened in our own community and it is definitely a black eye in many ways for us all.  I believe in facing things whether good or bad head on and not sugar coating anything or being bias to anyone."

"I hoped and prayed these allegations were unfounded but according to the investigation, evidence proves otherwise and now it's time to deal with it head on.  No one person is better than the other and we strive on fairness and that is exactly how this case with be handled, period." 

"I want to thank the State Bureau of Investigations for quickly accepting this complaint from our office and working diligently to come to appropriate conclusions to handle this matter.  Also, I would like to thank the DeKalb County Board of Education for their assistance and cooperation.  I pray adequate justice is served and this will show a display that no one is above the law!" 

"We will deal with it accordingly and continue to do what is RIGHT!"

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

 

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Two stabbed in Shiloh community overnight

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - On Sunday, January 7th, DeKalb County Deputies and Officers with Rainsville Police Department responded to a residence on Dawson Ave in the Shiloh community in regards to an assault with a knife.  As the initial deputy neared the residence, he encountered a male subject on foot fleeing from the location and found reason to detain him.  The deputy and Rainsville Officers then proceeded to the residence and found two victims suffering from life-threatening injuries on scene.  Immediate aid was rendered by the responding Deputies and Officers and DeKalb Ambulance Service responded shortly thereafter.  DeKalb County Investigators and Jacksonville State University's Center for Applied Forensics Analysts were then notified and responded to the scene.

Ballard Eugene Pennington, Jr. (52 of Rainsville)

After an investigation by the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division, Ballard Eugene Pennington, Jr. (52 of Rainsville) aka "BB' was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence 1st (x2) which is a Class A Felony.  This is an ongoing investigation and other changes may be forthcoming. 

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "Thank you to all 1st Responders for your swift action in rendering aid to the victims and also in the arrest of the assailant. We are focused on protecting the citizens of this county, especially the ones who cannot protect themselves."

"Please pray for the victims as well as their family."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sylvania man arrested for child abuse

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Tracy Lee Ray, Jr (30 of Sylvania) was arrested Thursday, January 4th, and charged with Abuse of Child Torture/Willful.  Ray is being held in DeKalb County Detention Center.  Bond awaiting to be set by Judge.  Due to the sensitivity of this case, this is all we can release at this time.

Tracy Lee Ray, Jr (30 of Sylvania)

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "Situations involving our children are so hard on everyone involved.  I would like to thank our investigations and DHR for taking care of this so quickly and always making our children a top priority."

"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.

 

 

 

 

 

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Narcan used to revive subject during overdose

FORT PAYNE, Ala. -DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, Deputies and K-9 Unit, Sylvania, Fyffe, Rainsville and Powell PD's, along with DHR and DAS are always there to help when we call.  We can never thank you all enough for everything you do.  During the month of December, 16 individuals were arrested and charged with drug related charges.

On Saturday, December 2nd, Narcotics Agents, along with DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of US Hwy 11 and County Road 610.  The driver was identified as Christopher Michael Cooper (34 of Fort Payne) who had active warrants with our agency.  During the search of the vehicle, a trafficking amount of methamphetamine was found as well as liquid hydrocodone.  Cooper was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest.

Christopher Michael Cooper (34 of Fort Payne)

Also, on Saturday, Officers with Sylvania PD conducted a traffic stop on Blue Pond Blvd and 6th Street finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Christy Dawn Garmon (46 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 4 warrants for Failure to Appear.

Christy Dawn Garmon (46 of Fyffe)

On Sunday, December 17th, Officers with Sylvania PD conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Helena Sanders Wilbanks (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.   

Helena Sanders Wilbanks (44 of Henagar)

On Monday, December 18th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Al Hwy 11 south of Collinsville finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Sonya Grissom (42 of Rainbow City) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sonya Grissom (42 of Rainbow City)

On Wednesday, December 20th, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 405 around the Aroney Area.  When Agents arrived, Brenda Sue Otinger Frost (60 of Boaz), Joshua Wade Morton (43 of Boaz) was on the front porch and a hospice patient inside the house.  During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and prescription medication was found.  After speaking with DHR, Agents called DeKalb Ambulance Service to transport the hospice patient to the hospital.  Frost and Morton were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Brenda Sue Otinger Frost (60 of Boaz) Joshua Wade Morton (43 of Boaz)

On Thursday, December 21st, Officers with Powell PD conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Robin Eugene Strickland (62 of Scottsboro) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Robin Eugene Strickland (62 of Scottsboro)

On Saturday, December 23rd, Officers with Sylvania PD conducted a traffic stop at West Street finding methamphetamine in the vehicle.  Zachary Shane White (29 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.

 
Zachary Shane White (29 of Henagar)

On Sunday, December 24th, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a call on County Road 51 and Hwy 227 about a male subject jumping in and out of traffic while walking.  During a search of a case the subject was carrying, methamphetamine was found.  Larry Francisco (24 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Larry Francisco (24 of Crossville)

On Monday, December 25th, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 353 on a call for domestic disturbance.  While Deputies were talking to Tiffany Lashea Childress (38 of Boaz) they noticed an overwhelming smell of marijuana.  Marijuana, synthetic marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found inside the home.  Childress was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Tiffany Lashea Childress (38 of Boaz)

On Tuesday, December 26th, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence on Blue Pond Blvd in Sylvania finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the home.  Ricky Raymond Swindall (63 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.  Jimmy Lee Swindall (51 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear.

Ricky Raymond Swindall (63 of Rainsville) Jimmy Lee Swindall (51 of Sylvania)

Also, on Tuesday, Officers with Powell PD conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 finding the driver of the motorcycle in possession of methamphetamine.  James Michael Davis Jr (34 of Grove Oak) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

James Michael Davis Jr (34 of Grove Oak)

On Thursday, December 28th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in Powells.  During the stop, Agents detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle.  During a search of the vehicle, marijuana was found.  Parnell Jamarl Broxton (36 of Fyffe) became very belligerent while being placed under arrest.  Broxton was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Government Operations. 

Parnell Jamarl Broxton (36 of Fyffe)

Also, on Thursday, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and Hwy 35 finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after deploying the K-9 Unit.  Joshua Kane Buttram (27 of Dutton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Joshua Kane Buttram (27 of Dutton)

On Saturday, December 30th, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Officers from Fyffe and Rainsville PD, responded to a call on Tumlin Road in Shilo on a suspected overdose.  When Officers and Deputies arrived, they found Kade Marcus Moore (20 of Rainsville) coming back around from being unresponsive.  Suspected Fentanyl was found in the vehicle with Moore.  Officers and Deputies were then called into the house for a second subject who was unresponsive.  Officers administered two doses of Narcan and revived the subject.  DAS was called to transport this subject to the hospital.  Moore was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  This case is still under investigation and more charges could be obtained in the future.

Kade Marcus Moore (20 of Rainsville)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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