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


04/10/2019

4 Arrested in Fort Payne on Drug Charges
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Last night (April 9, 2019), agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Payne Police Department, went to a residence located at 1107 Sherwood Drive NE in Fort Payne after concerned citizens reported suspicious drug activity.

While at the residence, a search warrant was obtained. During the search, approximately one pound of marijuana was seized along with 14 THC vape pen cartridges, digital scales, and other assorted paraphernalia, as well as one firearm.

The following were arrested at the residence: Robbie Ensley Dupree (43 of Fort Payne), Cody Michael Teat (25 of Rainsville), Kyle Kevin Coots (31 of Fort Payne), and Carmen Michelle Ross (48 of Valley Head).

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Carmen Michelle Ross (48 of Valley Head) Robbie Ensley Dupree (43 of Fort Payne) Cody Michael Teat (25 of Rainsville) Kyle Kevin Coots (31 of Fort Payne)

All were charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Dupree was also charged with an additional charge of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance for prescription medication.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrests: “We greatly appreciate the tips we get from the public, and we’re working hard in pursuing these tips. It’s definitely a way we can work together as concerned citizens for safer communities.”

“I’d like to also thank the Fort Payne Police Department for their assistance in this case. God Bless,” Sheriff Welden concluded.