FORT PAYNE, Ala. -On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a call came into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had been shot at 131 Kelly Drive in Henagar. Henagar PD and DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and located the female that had been shot.
After arriving, officers and deputies quickly got medical aid to the female and she was transported to Erlanger Medical Center. The info obtained by Law Enforcement, was the subject had fled into a nearby wooded area. A perimeter was quickly established and roadways were blocked off to secure the safety of others and the community. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team was activated and a short time later the subject was located in the wooded area and taken into custody.
Joseph Earl Cobb (62 of Henagar) was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.
| Joseph Earl Cobb (62 of Henagar) |
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "It's unfortunate something like this has happened in a small town like Henagar. We ask you to keep the families and this lady in your prayers as she recovers. We appreciate the response by all surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies. The public will never know how these situations have to be handled to ensure their safety, as simple as blocking roads and visiting homes to ensure they lock their doors and stay vigilant during these operations we are conducting. Everyone plays an extremely important role and this proved just how important it is apprehending someone and working together to do so all while keeping others safe."
"Huge Thanks to Chief Randall Smith, Henagar PD Officers, Ider PD, DeKalb EMA, Henagar Fire Department, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team Unit and ALL others who assisted and offered to assist.".
"When you have something like this take place it's amazing at the response you have from ALL emergency personnel in DeKalb County, that's a definition of TRUE PUBLIC SERVICE!"
"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the Valley Head area. The remains were located in a thick wooded area on the forest floor by Huntsville Search Dog Unit.
JSU Center for Applied Forensics responded to assist and then transported the remains to the Huntsville Forensic Lab for identification purposes.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "We would like to thank Huntsville Search Dog Unit, Fischer Rescue Squad, Valley Head Fire Department, Local Assisting Fire Departments, DeKalb EMA, District Attorney's Office, Valley Head Police Department, Coroner's Office, JSU Center for Applied Forensics and ALL volunteers who devoted time to search."
"At this time, information is limited, and guidelines must be followed to assure accurate conclusions. Once other information is provided to our office, we will release further information.
"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) was arrested on March 16, 2023 on 6 Grand Jury Indictments for Abuse of Child Torture/Willful (x3) and Aggravated Child Abuse (x3).
| Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) |
The arrest stems from an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office along with the Alabama Department of Human Resources on allegations of abuse and neglect, reported in 2021.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "We appreciate everyone that helped with this arrest. Protecting our children will forever be our main focus. Our youth is our future, we have to stand strong in protecting them."
"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - DeKalb County Deputies along with K-9 Unit, Narcotics Unit. Criminal Investigations, Collinsville PD, Sylvania PD, Crossville PD and Henagar Pd seized 139.5 grams methamphetamine, 26 grams marijuana, 1 gram heroin, 3 grams fentanyl and 30 grams cocaine during the month of February. Also, 39 that were charged with drug related charges. The war on drugs seems never-ending, but getting this poison off the streets and out of the hands of our children is what we are fighting for.
I can never express how truly grateful and blessed we are to have such good working relationships with all Law Enforcement Agencies in this county and our neighboring counties. Thank you all for all that you do and continue to do.
On Wednesday, February 1st, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 52 in the Dawson area finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana. Thomas Butch Willoughby (48 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Thomas Butch Willoughby (48 of Dawson) |
On Thursday February 2nd, after receiving several complaints of drug activity at a residence on County Road 21 in Crossville, Narcotics Agents and Deputies went to the residence to follow up. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found. Thomas Keith Roden (58 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and one warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Thomas Keith Roden (58 of Crossville) |
On Friday, February 3rd, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Investigators went to a residence on County Road 479 in Kilpatrick looking for an individual who they had active warrants for. While there, they made contact with Miguel Angel Ramos (31 of Albertville) who was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ramos was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Pistol Possession, Drunk/Addict.
| Miguel Angel Ramos (31 of Albertville) |
Also, on Friday, Deputies, along with Investigators went to a residence on Hwy 68 to follow up on several complaints. While there, Officers immediately saw illegal substances in the home and a small child. Misty Cassandra Bruce (51 of Albertville), Jacob Walker Gore (31 of Albertville), Sonny Aaron Gipson (43 of Albertville) and Damien Matthew Owens (44 of Albertville) were all charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.
| Misty Cassandra Bruce (51 of Albertville) | Jacob Walker Gore (31 of Albertville) | Sonny Aaron Gipson (43 of Albertville) | Damien Matthew Owens (44 of Albertville) |
Again, on Friday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Kilpatrick with one occupant giving a false name to the officer. Also, found in the vehicle were prescription pills that neither had a prescription for. Daniel Bonilla (26 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Giving False ID to LE Officer and DUI (controlled Substance). Misty Nicole Aldridge (31 of Gaylesville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Daniel Bonilla (26 of Boaz) | Misty Nicole Aldridge (31 of Gaylesville) |
On the same day, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Keisha Leann Price (33 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Keisha Leann Price (33 of Albertville) |
On Friday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 52 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. James Edward Barron (40 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| James Edward Barron (40 of Geraldine) |
Also, on Friday, Narcotics Agents conducted a vehicle stop on County Road 4 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Sarah Elizabeth Davis (41 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Sarah Elizabeth Davis (41 of Boaz) |
On Saturday, February 4th, Deputies went to an apartment complex in Fort Payne trying to locate Zachary Wolfgang Snapp (42 of Rainsville) who had active felony warrants. When they arrived, they made contact with Sheena Lashawn Rossmeier (44 of Fort Payne). Rossmeier advised the Deputies that Snapp was not in the apartment, but was later found to be hiding in the apartment. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was also found. Snapp was charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation and two warrants for Failure to Appear. Rossmeier was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Government Operations.
| Zachary Wolfgang Snapp (42 of Rainsville) | Sheena Lashawn Rossmeier (44 of Fort Payne) |
On Sunday, February 5th, Deputies went to a residence in Collinsville to follow up with a report. While there, they found methamphetamine, controlled narcotics, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Tracy Dwayne Johnson (62 of Collinsville) and Carol Richardson Bailey (56 of Collinsville) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Tracy Dwayne Johnson (62 of Collinsville) | Carol Richardson Bailey (56 of Collinsville) |
On Wednesday, February 8th, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Collinsville finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Lee Cornlius (45 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Christopher Lee Cornlius (45 of Fort Payne) |
Also, on Wednesday, Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents assisted Officers with Collinsville Police Department, at a motel in Collinsville, finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the room. Kenneth Colby Hawkins (40 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Kenneth Colby Hawkins (40 of Boaz) |
On Wednesday, February 8thDeputies and Narcotics Agents assisted Officers with Collinsville Police Department execute a search warrant for a room at a motel in Collinsville. Methamphetamine was found during the search. Mary Farris (43 of Rainbow City) and Amanda Evelyn Proctor (39 of Collinsville) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Mary Farris (43 of Rainbow City) | Amanda Evelyn Proctor (39 of Collinsville) |
Again, on Wednesday, while Deputies, Narcotics Agents and Officers with Collinsville Police Department were at the motel, searched a separate room finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the room. Kristy Kay Fleming (44 unknown) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Kristy Kay Fleming (44 unknown) |
On Thursday, February 16th, Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents had received several complaints about drug use taking place at a residence on Hancock Drive in Rainsville. During a search, they found marijuana, mushrooms and drug paraphernalia. Ocean Phoenix Rice (21 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and three warrants for Failure to Appear. Barry Nathanial Rice (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.
| Ocean Phoenix Rice (21 of Rainsville) | Barry Nathanial Rice (43 of Rainsville) |
Also, on Thursday, Narcotics Agents, Deputies and Officers with Sylvania Police Department were on County Road 27 looking for James Monroe Lee (49 of Rainsville), who had several outstanding warrants. Lee was spotted, and as Deputies attempted to pull him over, he sped off. After a brief chase, Lee ran his car into two Deputy vehicles and a tree. A trafficking amount of methamphetamine, as well as suboxone, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of US currency was found in the vehicle. During a search of Lee's residence, additional methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and controlled pills were found. Lee was treated on scene for injuries he received when he wrecked his vehicle and was later transported to DeKalb Regional for minor injuries. Lee was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of marijuana 1st, Criminal Mischief 1st (x2) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Elude and 10 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| James Monroe Lee (49 of Rainsville) |
On Friday, February 17th, Deputies received a call of a burglary in progress on County Road 85. Narcotics Agents and Deputies spotted the vehicle that was described at the residence and conducted a traffic stop finding methamphetamine and Hydrocodone in the vehicle. Joseph Wayne Willis (37 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Burglary 3rd. Crystal R Rogers (44 of Valley Head) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Burglary 3rd.
| Joseph Wayne Willis (37 of Fort Payne) | Crystal R Rogers (44 of Valley Head) |
On Saturday, February 18th, Deputies, along with a K-9 Unit, conducted a traffic stop on County Road 94 in Fyffe finding the driver to be in possession of Heroin, Fentanyl and Xanax. Joshua Dakota Whitmire (31 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Joshua Dakota Whitmire (31 of Fyffe) |
On Sunday, February 19th, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Dawson. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Charles Casey Shelley (43 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. James Matthew Morris Jr (27 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage.
| Charles Casey Shelley (43 of Collinsville) | James Matthew Morris Jr (27 of Fyffe) |
On Thursday, February 23rd, Deputies, along with Officers with Crossville Police Department, went to a residence in the Kilpatrick area to follow up on reports of a stolen vehicle. After Law Enforcement arrived, they made contact with four individuals, three of whom all had active warrants. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine was found. Stacey Burt Crow (53 of Albertville), Brittany Brannon (21 of Boaz) and Michael McCormick (52 of Boaz) were all charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Adam Motley (36 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and one warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Stacey Burt Crow (53 of Albertville) | Brittany Brannon (21 of Boaz) | Michael McCormick (52 of Boaz) | Adam Motley (36 of Boaz) |
Also, on Thursday, Deputies were dispatched to County Road 81 and 107 to check on a parked vehicle. Richard Glen Boyd (51 of Collinsville) was inside the vehicle and in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Boyd was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Richard Glen Boyd (51 of Collinsville) |
Again, on Thursday, Officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Samuel Omar Wahdan (31 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
| Samuel Omar Wahdan (31 of Ider) |
On Saturday, February 25th, Officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Nicholas Bradley Chastain (42 of Cleveland, Tn) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Nicholas Bradley Chastain (42 of Cleveland, Tn) |
On Sunday, February 26th, Deputies were in the area of the Econo Lodge in Fort Payne when they heard there had been a call of a male subject hanging around with a gun. When they were pulling up, they observed a vehicle run through the red light. Deputies attempted a traffic stop but the driver failed to stop. After traveling a few miles, the driver pulled over and Deputies quickly noticed that the passenger in the vehicle matched the description of the male subject from the motel. A K-9 Unit alerted Deputies to something in the vehicle. A trafficking amount of cocaine, two firearms, ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Eligio Reyes (32 of Corpus Christi, Tx) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol. Courtney Gail Lashway (30 of Nassau, Ny) was charged with Endangering Welfare of Child, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Promote Prison Contraband 2nd and Trafficking in any Illegal Drug. When Lashway was being booked into the jail, 200 ecstasy pills were found in her possession.
| Eligio Reyes (32 of Corpus Christi, Tx) | Courtney Gail Lashway (30 of Nassau, Ny) |
On Tuesday, February 28th, Deputies received several complaints of an intoxicated subject on County Road 709 in Valley Head. When they arrived, they found Crystal R Rogers (44 of Valley Head) highly intoxicated and in possession of 33 grams of methamphetamine. Rogers was taken to DeKalb Regional to be evaluated. Rogers was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking in any Illegal Drug.
| Crystal R Rogers (44 of Valley Head) |
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - A Grand Jury indictment was issued for Issac Hunter Dismuke (28 of Crossville) for three counts of a School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19 Years and two counts of Rape 2nd. Dismuke was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on February 27, 2023, on a $300,000.00 bond.
| Issac Hunter Dismuke (28 of Crossville) |
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "It is sad that these types of arrests have to be made on those who are entrusted to teach and protect students' well-being and safety. But these offenses will not be tolerated in our county."
"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - During the month of January, 22 people was arrested on drug charges. We are so grateful for Officers with Rainsville, Crossville and Sylvania Police Department, Pardons and Parole and Deputies, Narcotics Agent and K-9 Units with DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for always lending a helping hand whenever we need it. We sure can't do it without you all.
On Sunday, January 1st, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an apartment complex in Rainsville by Officers with Rainsville Police Department. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Jeremy Ivey (48 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Jeremy Ivey (48 of Rainsville) |
On Wednesday, January 4th, Officers with Ider Police Department, conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75, finding approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Deputies with DCSO assisted. Caleb Levon Black (32 of Ider) was charged with Open Container - Alcohol in a Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Obstructing Government Operations and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Caleb Levon Black (32 of Ider) |
On Thursday, January 5th, Agents with DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, as well as DCSO K-9 Unit, conducted a traffic stop on County Road 169 finding approximately 13 fentanyl pills. Derek Allen Register (32 of Higdon) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Derek Allen Register (32 of Higdon) |
Also, on Thursday, Deputies with DCSO conducted a traffic stop at Hwy 68 and County Road 28, finding the passenger to be in possession of prescription pain medication in which she didn't have a prescription for. Macey West (23 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Macey West (23 of Crossville) |
On Saturday, January 7th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 507 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Brian Dalton (61 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Brian Dalton (61 of Rainsville) |
On Monday, January 9th, Narcotics Agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Frost Circle in Henagar. After a short pursuit, the driver pulled over and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, controlled pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Eric Charles McGee (52 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude Police and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Tracey Lynn Stone (42 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Eric Charles McGee (52 of Fyffe) | Tracey Lynn Stone (42 of Rainsville) |
On Saturday, January 7th, Deputies with DCSO spotted two vehicles pulled to the edge of the roadway on County Road 606 in Valley Head. As Deputies pulled over to check on the individuals, both vehicles took off at a high rate of speed. After a short pursuit, both vehicles pulled into a residence on County Road 137 in Valley Head. Vanessa Gilliam (41 of Valley Head) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Obstructing Government Operations, Reckless Endangerment and two warrants for Failure to Appear. The driver of the second vehicle ran off on foot but was later apprehended. Joshua Keith Graf (39 of Menlo, Ga) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Attempt to Elude (x2) and Reckless Endangerment.
| Vanessa Gilliam (41 of Valley Head) | Joshua Keith Graf (39 of Menlo, Ga) |
On Wednesday, January 11th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 381 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Marty Ray Spence (59 of Kilpatrick) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Marty Ray Spence (59 of Kilpatrick) |
On Friday, January 13th, Officers with Sylvania Police Department checked on a vehicle parked at the Sylvania City Park. When Officers ran the tag on the vehicle, it was found that the owner had active warrants with DCSO. After officers placed the owner under arrest, they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Ryan Neal Burt (31 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Ryan Neal Burt (31 of Rainsville) |
On Monday, January 16th. Deputies with DCSO received a call of Domestic Violence on County Road 4. Methamphetamine was found in the reside3nce. Ryan Heath Ward (32 of Boaz) was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Ryan Heath Ward (32 of Boaz) |
On Tuesday, January 17th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Bellview Road in Henagar. A K-9 Unit was called to the scene, finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Dennis Robert Wilson (53 of Dutton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A vehicle traveling with Wilson was also stopped, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, as well as the driver having active warrants with Fyffe D and Scottsboro PD. James Tyler Wilson (29 of Dutton) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and a warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Dennis Robert Wilson (53 of Dutton) | James Tyler Wilson (29 of Dutton) |
Also, on Tuesday, Narcotics Agents, responded to a tip of someone selling controlled substances from a residence on Short Street in Henagar. Approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine was found within the residence. Kenny Ladon Blalock (56 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Kenny Ladon Blalock (56 of Henagar) |
On Saturday, January 21st, Officers with Crossville PD spotted a vehicle on the side of the road with the driver door open, and no one in the vehicle. Officers soon found Rigoberto Marquez-Nieto (43 of Pennsauken, NJ) who was the driver of the abandoned vehicle, at a residence on County Road 478, where he was not welcomed. Drug Paraphernalia was found in the vehicle. After Marquez-Nieto was brought to the DeKalb County Corrections Facility, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Marquez-Nieto was charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Rigoberto Marquez-Nieto (43 of Pennsauken, NJ) |
On Tuesday, January 24th, Deputies with DCSO conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 in Sylvania, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Austin Gerald Winfree (28 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Austin Gerald Winfree (28 of Fort Payne) |
On Wednesday, January 25th, Narcotics Agents responded to County Road 130 in Fort Payne to assist Pardons and Paroles with a home inspection. Terry Wayne Knight (46 of Fort Payne) was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Knight was charged with Parole Violation and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Terry Wayne Knight (46 of Fort Payne) |
Again, on Wednesday, Deputies with DCSO received a call of a man trying to get into vehicles on County Road 403 in the Grove Oak area. Once apprehended, Gregory Mark Bagwell (60 of Grove Oak) was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bagwell was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Gregory Mark Bagwell (60 of Grove Oak) |
On Thursday, January 26th, Deputies with DCSO escorted Michael Logan Hall (22 of Fort Payne) to the DeKalb County Corrections Facility for Court Referral. Once there, Hall was found to be in possession of a THC vape and controlled substances. Hall was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Michael Logan Hall (22 of Fort Payne) |
Again, on Thursday, Deputies with DCSO conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Dawson finding the driver to have active warrants, as well as being in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Veronica Nicole King (35 of Langston) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Veronica Nicole King (35 of Langston) |
On Sunday, January 29th, Deputies with DCSO responded to Brandon Street in Sylvania on a call of a disturbance. Officers with Rainsville PD assisted Deputies, finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the residence. Amber Lynn Horne (20 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
| Amber Lynn Horne (20 of Sylvania) |
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office as well as, Investigations Unit, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, conducted a saturation patrol during the weekend of February 3-5, 2023. While focusing on traffic violations and impaired drivers, just the increased presence of Law Enforcement Officers in one area can often deter a crime before it happens. One of our main goals is to keep the roadways in our county safe for the citizens.
There were 40 individuals arrested during this saturation.
Jeffrey Ahlgren (50 of Soddy Daisy, Tn), Failure to Appear (x6).
Misty Nicole Aldridge (31 of Gaylesville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Joshua Daniel Anderson (39 of Crossville), Failure to Appear.
James Edward Barron (40 of Geraldine), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
Latisha Nacole Blevins (42 of Sylvania), Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear (x2).
Daniel Bonilla (26 of Boaz), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Giving False ID to LE Officer and DUI (controlled substance).
John Paul Brown (42 of Crossville), Obstructing Gov Operations.
Trey Davorus Burks (29 of Fort Payne), Failure to Appear (x2).
Sarah Elizabeth Davis (41 of Boaz), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
Alexis Lamara Hawes (21 of Flat Rock), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
Nicholas Andrew Holcomb (23 of Dawson), Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Elude Police and Failure to Appear.
Magon Jenkins (19 of Attalla), Attempt to Elude police and Resisting Arrest.
Selena Leeanne Kilgo (39 of Crossville), Reckless Endangerment, Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Elude Police, Theft of Property 3rd and Failure to Appear (x3).
Zachery David McClendon (29 of Crossville), Failure to Appear (x2).
Anibal Mendoza-Raymundo (41 of Fort Payne), Sex Abuse Child Less than Twelve.
Brandi Marie Moody (40 of Boaz), Failure to Appear (x4).
Rogelio Ramos-Guzman (35 of Crossville), Failure to Appear (x6).
Jessica Nicole Rose (29 of Fort Payne), Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.
David Mark Tanner (39 of Crossville), Failure to Appear (x3).
Timothy David West (48 of Dawson), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear (x2).
Misty Cassandra Bruce (51 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.
Jason William Busby (47 of Sylvania), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Michelle Estil Sue Chapman (18 of Crossville), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Christopher Hayden Collins (19 of Crossville), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Kenneth Ray Copeland (41 of Crossville), Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage, Attempt to Elude Police and Resisting Arrest.
Sonny Aaron Gipson (43 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Jacob Walter Gore (31 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.
Joshua Dale Hardeman (31 of Fort Payne), Sodomy 1st and Sex Abuse Child less than Twelve (x2).
Justin A McKenzie (33 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Aaron Medley (27 of Crossville), Unlaw Possession of Prohibited Beverage.
Damien Matthew Owens (44 of l Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child.
Keisha Price (33 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Miguel Angel Ramos (31 of Albertville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a d Pistol Possession Drunk/Addict.
Buffy Denise Rogers (44 of Crossville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
Sheena Lashawn Rossmeier (44 of Fort Payne), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Obstructing Gov Operations.
Zachary Wolfgang Snapp (42 of Rainsville), Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation and Failure to Appear (x2).
Paul Nelson Williams (55 of Dutton), Court Order.
Carol Richardson Bailey (56 of Collinsville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
Tracy Dwayne Johnson (62 of Collinsville), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Anthony Xavier Small (23 of Collinsville), Failure to Appear.
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - The month of December, Dekalb County Sheriff's Deputies, Narcotics Agents, K-9 Unit and Officers with Henagar, Ider and Rainsville Police Departments arrested and charged 11 with drug related offenses.
On Tuesday, December 6th, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Brookfield Circle in Henagar by Officers with Henagar Police Department, Deputies and Narcotics Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the residence. Steven Edwards Ivey (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
| Steven Edwards Ivey (44 of Henagar) |
On Friday, December 9th, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 54 in the Dawson/Geraldine area to serve civil papers. After Deputies arrived, Juanita Marie Ryan (55 of Geraldine) led the Deputies inside. Upon entering, Deputies found methamphetamine, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia. Christopher William Amos (53 of Guntersville), was also inside the residence and after further checking, was found to have active warrants. Ryan was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession with Intent and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Amos was charged with Theft of Property 1st, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession with Intent, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 Failure to Appear warrant.
| Juanita Marie Ryan (55 of Geraldine) | Christopher William Amos (53 of Guntersville) |
On Saturday, December 10th, a traffic stop was conducted on Hwy 68. During the stop, a K-9 unit assisted in locating 120 grams of Kratom in the vehicle. Andrew Taylor Young (29 of Madison) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Andrew Taylor Young (29 of Madison) |
On Monday, December 12th, an Officer with Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75, finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana, ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia. Ashia Shawn Morris (35 of Chattanooga, Tn) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2sn, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Ashia Shawn Morris (35 of Chattanooga, Tn) |
Again, on Monday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 in Crossville finding the driver to be in possession of prescription medication without a having a prescription. Holly Ladonna Vanzandt (40 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI (controlled Substance) and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
| Holly Ladonna Vanzandt (40 of Crossville) |
On Tuesday, December 13th, Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 511 in Rainsville after receiving several complaints of drug activity. After arriving, Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ronald Kevin Coots (56 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kyla Marie Dabbs (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 4 Failure to Appear warrants.
| Ronald Kevin Coots (56 of Rainsville) | Kyla Marie Dabbs (32 of Fort Payne) |
Also, on Tuesday, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant on Turner Avenue in Fort Payne. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Waylon Eric Pope (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st.
| Waylon Eric Pope (32 of Fort Payne) |
On Friday, December 23rd, Deputies were looking for a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident in the Grove Oak area. Deputies soon spotted the vehicle and tried to imitate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, attempted speeding away, but a short time later pulled over. Thew driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Allen Guinn (35 of Pisgah) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Receiving Stolen Property 1st, DUI (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Littering, Leaving Scene of an Accident and Parole Violation.
| Christopher Allen Guinn (35 of Pisgah) |
On Saturday, December 31st, Narcotics Agents, along with Officers with the Rainsville Police Department and Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, conducted a search warrant on County Road 180 in Rainsville. During the search, over 80 grams of methamphetamine was seized, as well as drug paraphernalia. Terry Ray Sargent (63 of Rainsville) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Terry Ray Sargent (63 of Rainsville) |
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - On December 13th, 2022, investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff's Office were made aware that an individual residing near Powell was suspected of being involved in possessing child pornography. Investigators received this tip through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
On December 13th, 2022, an investigator that is also assigned to the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force went to the residence of Toney Dewayne Chapman (59 of Section). Investigators spoke with the suspect, and he was found to be in possession of numerous illegal images and/or videos that he was storing on a cellphone. After further interviewing, investigation, and digital analysis Chapman was charged with ten (10) counts of possession of child pornography and arrested.
| Toney Dewayne Chapman (59 of Section) |
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: "We are dedicated to working closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crime Against Children to help combat this illegal activity. Any crime that is harmful or threatening to our children will be dealt with aggressively and will be investigated to the fullest extent possible. I would like to thank our investigators for the outstanding work on this case and the cases endangering our children!"
"God Bless!" Concluded Sheriff Welden.
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - During the month of November, Dekalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, Criminal Investigation Unit, Officers with Sylvania, Henagar and the Fire Marshall charge 34 with drug related charges.
On Tuesday, November 1st, DeKalb County Deputies went to a residence on County Road 155 in Higdon to serve a warrant. While there, Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Megan Lasha Hardeman (32 of Higdon) and Taylor Mae Ridge (44 of Higdon) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Carlton Coolidge Welden (46 of Higdon) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fraudulent use Credit/Debit Card, Break/Enter Vehicle and Theft of Property 1st.
| Megan Lasha Hardeman (32 of Higdon) | Taylor Mae Ridge (44 of Higdon) | Carlton Coolidge Welden (46 of Higdon) |
Also, on Tuesday, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hall Street in Geraldine, finding methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Markus Williams Tibbett (28 of Grant) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Markus Williams Tibbett (28 of Grant) |
Again, on Tuesday, Officers with Sylvania Police Department tried conducting a traffic stop after receiving information that a subject they had warrants on had been spotted in town. After the driver wrecked inside of Jackson County, he fled on foot, but was soon apprehended. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle. Freddy Lebron Blevins (37 of Sylvania) was charged with Receiving Stolen Property 1st (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Reckless Endangerment, Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Non-Payment of Child Support and 4 warrants for Failure to Appear. Shiann Sorrells (31 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Freddy Lebron Blevins (37 of Sylvania) | Shiann Sorrells (31 of Fyffe) |
On Thursday, November 3rd, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 114 to serve a warrant. When Deputies arrived, they made contact with Tiffany Leann North (36 of Pisgah) and found her to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. North was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear.
| Tiffany Leann North (36 of Pisgah) |
On Friday, November 4th, Deputies responded to a call of a car blocking a lane of traffic on County Road 360. When Deputies arrived, they found Christian Alvarado (28 of Fyffe) sitting in the car. Alvarado told Deputies that he had ran out of gas. After checking, it was found that Alvarado had outstanding warrants. When the Deputy tried placing Alvarado under arrest, he started resisting, until bystanders jumped in to assist the Deputy. Methamphetamine and an open container of alcohol was found in the vehicle. Alvarado was charged with Assault 3rd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Public Intoxication, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Elude and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Christian Alvarado (28 of Fyffe) |
On Monday, November 7th, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Al Hwy 35 finding marijuana and prescription pills that the driver had no prescription for. Hunter Brice Santiago (24 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Hunter Brice Santiago (24 of Fyffe) |
Also, on Monday, Deputies were called to the jail due to a corrections officer finding Carmen Love Annello (40 Leeds) in possession of heroin. Annello was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Carmen Love Annello (40 Leeds) |
On Wednesday, November 9th, Narcotics Agents followed up on several complaints of drug activity at a residence on County Road 44 in Fyffe. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence. Tracey Ann Walker (45 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Promote Prison Contraband 2nd. David Eligha Wharton (36 of Rainsville), Jason Terill Rogers (37 of Fyffe), Wanda Louise Rogers (63 of Fyffe) and Christopher Lynn McClendon (32 of Dawson) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. During booking, methamphetamine was found on Walker.
| Tracey Ann Walker (45 of Fyffe) | David Eligha Wharton (36 of Rainsville) | Jason Terill Rogers (37 of Fyffe) | Wanda Louise Rogers (63 of Fyffe) | Christopher Lynn McClendon (32 of Dawson) |
On Thursday, November 10th, Deputies went to a residence on Newman Drive to serve warrants finding drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine while there. Jason Dexter Williamson (45 of Ashville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Jason Dexter Williamson (45 of Ashville) |
On Monday, November 14th, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 127 to serve papers. While there, Deputies detected the smell of marijuana. After obtaining a search warrant, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, weapons, a bullet proof vest and an undisclosed amount of US currency was found. Abby Leigh Abbott Pointer (49 of Fort Payne) and Malyna Hope Pointer (18 of Fort Payne) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child. Also, in the home were an infant and a 17-year-old juvenile. DHR was called in to assist with getting the infant into a safety plan. After talking to juvenile probation, the 17-year-old was released to family members.
| Abby Leigh Abbott Pointer (49 of Fort Payne) | Malyna Hope Pointer (18 of Fort Payne) |
On Tuesday, November 15th, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 in Geraldine finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Samantha Delany Key (26 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Samantha Delany Key (26 of Rainsville) |
On Friday, November 18th, Deputies conducted a vehicle stop on County Road 543 and County Road 381 finding marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Edi Marvin Ixcoy-Hernandez (19 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI (controlled substance).
| Edi Marvin Ixcoy-Hernandez (19 of Albertville) |
On Saturday, November 19th, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 381 finding methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Michael Robert Paul Barrett (25 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI (controlled substance) and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
| Michael Robert Paul Barrett (25 of Albertville) |
Also, on Saturday, Officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. William Denny Powell (42 of Pisgah) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| William Denny Powell (42 of Pisgah) |
Again, on Saturday, Officers with Henagar Police Department responded to a trespassing call on Andrew Lee Drive. After arriving, Officers came into contact with Jeremy David Brown (42 of Fort Payne), Cerah Melinda Lancaster (34 of Henagar) and James Carson Lambert (59 of Henagar) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd.
| Jeremy David Brown (42 of Fort Payne) | Cerah Melinda Lancaster (34 of Henagar) | James Carson Lambert (59 of Henagar) |
On Sunday, November 20th, Deputies went to a residence on Steele Drive in Fort Payne to serve warrants. While there, Deputies and Officers with Fort Payne Police Department found cocaine, methamphetamine, controlled pills, marijuana, a fully automatic firearm and drug paraphernalia. Deana Marie Betz (29 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child and Bondsman off Bond (x9). Dylan A Stephens (23 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child, Bondsman off Bond (x15) and 20 warrants for Failure to Appear.
| Deana Marie Betz (29 of Fort Payne) | Dylan A Stephens (23 of Fort Payne) |
On Tuesday, November 22nd. Narcotics Agents responded to Days Inn in Fort Payne to assist Criminal Investigations and the Fire Marshal on a search warrant. Upon arrival, a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia were found in the room. Christopher Shawn Kilgro (48 of Cedar Bluff) and Michaela Leann Clough (26 of Summerville, Ga) were charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Christopher Shawn Kilgro (48 of Cedar Bluff) | Michaela Leann Clough (26 of Summerville, Ga) |
On Wednesday, November 23rd, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 380 finding the driver to be in possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. John Matthew Benefield (25 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| John Matthew Benefield (25 of Boaz) |
On Monday, November 28th, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop in the Sylvania area finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Skye Destin Bell (26 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Skye Destin Bell (26 of Rainsville) |
Also, on Monday, Deputies responded to a domestic violence call on County Road 462. After Deputies arrived, they made contact with the suspect, finding him to be in possession of methamphetamine. Christopher Ud McCulloch (41 of Geraldine) was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Violation of Protection Order and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Christopher Ud McCulloch (41 of Geraldine) |
On Tuesday, November 29th, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence in Sylvania finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jeffery Elbert Townsel (60 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
| Jeffery Elbert Townsel (60 of Sylvania) |
Also, on Tuesday, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence in Sylvania finding controlled prescription pills and drug paraphernalia in the home. Carol Culpepper Gilbert (58 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance.
| Carol Culpepper Gilbert (58 of Fyffe) |