16 charged with drug related offenses during the month of May

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: 

FORT PAYNE, Ala. -During the month of May 16 individuals were charged with drug related offenses. Thank you to, DeKalb County Deputies, along with the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit, Alabama Pardon and Paroles, DeKalb Ambulance Service and Henagar and Fyffe PDs for all their help.  We certainly could not accomplish all without all of you.

On Friday, May 1st, Dekalb County Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of County Road 97 in regard to a caller reporting a suspicious vehicle in her driveway. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with the driver of the vehicle and identified him as Jimmy Franklin Holcomb (29 of Fyffe). Holcomb appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, and methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found on his person and in his vehicle. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit responded, and Holcomb was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jimmy Franklin Holcomb (29 of Fyffe)

On Tuesday, May 5th, a Dekalb County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of County Road 85 and County Road 675 for an expired license plate. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Karey Ann Davis (28 of Fort Payne), the deputy observed drug paraphernalia in an empty child's car seat within the vehicle. A vehicle search was conducted, and a large amount of Kratom as well as a plastic straw containing methamphetamine residue was discovered within the vehicle. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit responded and Davis was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Karey Ann Davis (28 of Fort Payne)

On Thursday, May 7th, an Investigator with the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit observed a male riding a bicycle leaving a known drug house on Godfrey Ave in Fort Payne. A traffic stop was conducted on the male, identified as Curtis Lamont McClain (45 of Fort Payne). McClain was armed with what appeared to be three firearms, but were later found to be three realistic BB pistols. Upon further investigation, McClain was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia, and initially attempted to use a false identity to avoid an active warrant. McClain was properly identified and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Justice Using False ID, and Failure to Appear (x2).

Curtis Lamont McClain (45 of Fort Payne)

On Wednesday, May 13th, Alabama Probation and Paroles Officers went to the residence of Shanise Michelle Bain (35 of Fort Payne) in the 18000 block of AL HWY 176 in order to do a home visit. Upon entering the residence, narcotics and paraphernalia were observed in plain view on the bed. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was contacted and responded to the residence. Methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were recovered from the residence and Bain was charged with Possession w/ Intent to Distribute (Meth), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Shanise Michelle Bain (35 of Fort Payne)

Also, on Wednesday, May 13th, a Henagar Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Scott Edward Moore (54 of Fort Payne). During a search of the vehicle, a large amount of methamphetamine was located hidden within the vehicle as well as synthetic marijuana, marijuana, and five different kinds of controlled prescription drugs. Moore was charged with Drug Trafficking-Meth, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x5), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Scott Edward Moore (54 of Fort Payne)

Again, on Wednesday, Henagar Police Department was contacted about a suspicious person at Henagar Park. Officers later made contact with Steven Chase Carter (31 of Henagar) who appeared to be intoxicated. Carter was found to have a warrant with Rainsville Police Department and while conducting a pat-down frisk of Carter's outer clothing a methamphetamine pipe was discovered on his person. Upon further investigation, Carter was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was contacted and Carter was charged with Public Intoxication, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Steven Chase Carter (31 of Henagar)

On Sunday, May 17th, Dekalb County Deputies along with Dekalb Amubulance Service responded to an address in the 4000 block of County Road 155 in Higdon in regards to an unresponsive male having a possible overdose. Upon arrival and while rendering aid to the unresponsive male, Deputies noticed narcotics and drug paraphernalia in plain view and the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was contacted. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, marijuana, kratom, Xanax, and drug paraphernalia were found inside. Melinda Roberts (60 of Higdon), Cristen Roberts (41 of Higdon), Daniel Roberts (66 of Higdon), and Ryan Hardeman (31 of Higdon) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dustin Roberts (40 of Higdon) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Government Operations. Mary Nichols (23 of Bryant) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All subjects were transported to the Dekalb County Detention Center. 

Melinda Roberts (60 of Higdon)	Cristen Roberts (41 of Higdon)	Daniel Roberts (66 of Higdon)	Ryan Hardeman (31 of Higdon)	Dustin Roberts (40 of Higdon)	Mary Nichols (23 of Bryant)

On Monday, May 18th, Investigators with the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit went to an address in the 500 block of County Road 318 in order to serve active Failure to Appear warrants on Kyle Heath Ayers (39 of Henagar). Ayers was also the suspect in an active Burglary and Theft case. Upon arrival, Ayers was found outside the residence and arrested on warrants. During a search, stolen property and narcotics were found within the residence. Ayers was booked into the Dekalb County Detention Center and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Burglary 3rd, Theft of Property 3rd, Poss. of Burglary Tools, Failure to Appear-Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Appear-Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Failure to Appear-Rec. Stolen Property 2nd.

Kyle Heath Ayers (39 of Henagar)

On Wednesday, May 20th, Deputies were conducting a traffic safety check point at the intersection of County Road 179 and County Road 433 in Kilpatrick when they observed a Silver Chevrolet Sonic attempt to avoid the check point. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Christian Perez-Lopez (24 of Albertville) and observed alcohol and drug paraphernalia in plain view within the vehicle. While Deputies were attempting to remove Perez-Lopez from the vehicle, he accelerated and drove off, initiating a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit went down County Road 179 at a high rate of speed and Perez-Lopez crossed HWY 68 without stopping at the stop sign, going through the parking lot at the Marathon Gas Station and continuing onto HWY 168. Perez-Lopez passed several vehicles on HWY 168 and attempted to turn right onto County Road 479 and lost control of his vehicle, striking a utility pole. Perez-Lopez exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after actively resisting arrest. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit responded and a vehicle search was conducted, after which Perez-Lopez was charged with Felony Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Mischief 3rd. Perez-Lopez was identified as a Guatemalan national illegally residing in the United States and will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody upon release from the Dekalb County Detention Center.

Christian Perez-Lopez (24 of Albertville)

On Tuesday, May 26th, Deputies and Officers with Fyffe Police Department responded to an address in the 600 block of County Road 318 in Dawson in regards to a suspicious vehicle call. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with Kevin Odell Croft (39 of Dawson) and found that he had warrants with Geraldine PD and Marshall County Sheriff's Office. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. The Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was contacted and Croft was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and his active warrant with Geraldine PD. 

Kevin Odell Croft (39 of Dawson)

On Thursday, May 28th, A Dekalb County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on HWY 176 near Dogtown. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Devin Scott Speakman (29 of Collinsville). During the search of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia and an AR-15 style rifle was found and the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was contacted. It was discovered that Speakman was a convicted felon, and he was charged with Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearms, DUI-Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Later in that same day, the Drugs and Major Crimes Unit recovered two more firearms from Speakman's residence and Speakman was charged with two additional counts of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearms.

Devin Scott Speakman (29 of Collinsville)