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


01/15/2019

Missing Sylvania Juvenile Located

Earlier today, Investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office located the 17-year-old missing female from Sylvania.

The juvenile was located and found to be safe. No foul play is suspected. Due to the age of the subject and to respect the right to privacy of the family, no more information will be released at this time.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden stated on the matter: “I am extremely proud of the hard work put in by our Investigators to handle this matter in a quick and professional manner!”

“They definitely went above and beyond in this case,” continued Welden. “Many long hours, combined with strong willed determination is exactly why this child was located.”

“This case involved cooperation with several other states. In the end cooperation was key,” he said.

“The family has since made contact with their child. They request their privacy be respected in this situation,” said Welden.

“As always, God Bless!” Sheriff Welden concluded.