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Fort Payne Police Report The following crime report was provided by the Fort Payne Police Department. All persons are presumed innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. May 12, 2025 Incidents • Change Bill Circulating – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a $100.00 bill was counterfeit • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $20.00 One Arrest • John Cruz Matias Andres, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property Two Accidents with No Injuries May 13, 2025 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Griselda Hernandez, age 25 of Section, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • May 21, 2025 Incidents • Duty Upon Striking Fixture Upon a Highway – Occurred at 5th Street NE, a traffic control pole was struck, valued at $5,000.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a shopping cart corral was damaged, valued at $500.00 Three Arrests • Charles Thomas Perryman, age 57 of Montevallo, was arrested for Reckless Endangerment • Isaac Daniel Smith, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Miguel Alonzo Angel, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication Four Accidents with One Injury •
News & Events SOAPBOX RACE - Hold onto your helmets and get ready for a day of exhilarating, side-splitting, gravity- powered fun! The first-ever "Derby Down Bank" soapbox race, an electrifying new event in Decatur, is set for Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. Historic Bank Street will transform into a daring downhill raceway as homemade soapbox cars, decked out in the wildest and most creative designs imaginable, go head-to-head for glory, bragging rights, and the coveted title of "Derby Down Bank Champion" by achieving the fastest time. The fun doesn't stop when the last car crosses the finish line! Directly following the checkered flag, the celebration moves to The Banksy for an awesome after-party. And the excitement keeps rolling with a post-event concert by the incredible Bishop Black and El Duderino at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Johnny Sandlin Foundation for Music and the Arts. Derby Down Bank will also offer a variety of vendors, music, and activities for the entire family. For information call 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028. ALABAMA VETERANS UPLIFT - American Legion Post 25 in Moulton has announced that the inaugural Alabama Veterans Uplift event will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This community-focused celebration aims to honor and support Alabama's veteran community through a day filled with resources, camaraderie and appreciation. Alabama Veterans Uplift is a one day, community-organized event honoring all veterans with live entertainment, art and craft vendors, food trucks and patriotic displays and special recognitions. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at H.A. Alexander Park, located at 13550 Court Street in Moulton. Admission is free. JUNE FLING - Oneonta's 23rd annual June Fling is set for Saturday June 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be over 100 arts and crafts booths, a cruise-in for all kinds of vehicles, goat yoga, music and entertainment filling the downtown area. Children will be treated to a variety of activities in a designated kids zone such as mingling with Star Wars characters from the Alabama Garrison of the 501st Legion, International Star Wars Costuming Organization, and playing in the inflatable slides and bounce houses. Slated to perform on Friday, June 6 are The Soul Flys. Festival goers are encouraged to bring chairs and enjoy dinner from a huge selection of food trucks as live music fills the air. Admission is free. For more information call 205.813.7194. ESTES FIELD PCA RODEO - Rodeo action will hit the dirt next month when the Estes Field PCA Rodeo returns to the North Alabama town of Centre. Sponsored by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and the City of Centre, the rodeo will take place on June 13-14, 2025. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with mutton busting at 6:30 p.m. and the rodeo following at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Competitive events lined up include bareback riding, calf roping, break-away roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding. As cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money, the crowd is also entertained with professional rodeo clowns and there will be food trucks for those arriving hungry. Daily ticket prices are $20 per person. Admission is free for five years old and younger. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism office or at the gate. The Estes Field PCA Rodeo is held at Estes Field located on Main Street in Centre, Alabama. For more info, call the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce at 256-927-8455. ROCK THE SOUTH - The 2025 Rock the South music festival is set for June 19-21 at York Farms in Cullman. The three day event will feature Hank Williams Jr., Treaty Oak Revival, Clay Walker, Ty Myers, Hudson Westbrook, Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down, Ole 60, Vincent Mason, Them Dirty Roses, Afroman, Nickelback, Gavin Adcock, Shenandoah, Bayker Blankenship, Cameron Whitcome, and Rehab. CARDINAL COMMIT - Gadsden State Community College is hosting a series of summer orientations for new students beginning in June. Cardinal Commit is designed to assist students with enrollment to the College, and it connects them with individuals and groups that will assist in their success and college completion. There are five weekday sessions to choose from and they include: • June 26 at the Ayers Campus in Anniston • July 10 at Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre • July 15, July 17 and July 31 at the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden • A Saturday session is scheduled for July 26 on the Wallace Drive Campus. Cardinal Commit begins with sessions on navigating the student MyGadsdenState portal and a financial aid session. After that, students will break into groups and go to areas across the campus to work with the Gadsden State advising team for assistance with registration for fall classes. Students will then have the option to browse various programs and get their student ID and parking decal.
An accident occurred on I-59 mm 220, Charles Thomas Perryman, driving a 2025 Kenworth, struck Jaxon Cooper Hilyer, age 18 of Fort Payne. Hilyer was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 22, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 3703 Godfrey Ave NE, a mailbox and post were damaged, valued at $200.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1202 Echols Drive W, a bumper on a 2014 Toyota 4Runner was damaged, valued at $1000.00 One Arrest • Mark Jason Adams, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:20 pm One Accident with No Injuries May 23, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $44.64 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a door was damaged on a 2020 BMW X1, valued at $1,000.00 One Arrest • Everardo Segundo Alonzo, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Trespass at 3:33 pm Four Accidents with No Injuries May 24, 2025 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Karter Gant Bounds, age 28 of Brandon, MS, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Auston Kenneth Balke, age 38 of Hazel Green, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Santillan Heron Castillo, age 34 of Valley Head, was arrested for DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries May 25, 2025 No Incidents Three Arrests • Sergio Bautusta Jr, age 35 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI • Lionel Tyrone Williams, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Outside Agency • Eric Harlen Crane, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Three Accidents with No Injuries May 26, 2025 No Incidents Two Arrests • Natalie Florence Haynes, age 47 of Vestavia Hills, was arrested for DUI • Natalie Kathleen Pope, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear One Accident with three Injuries • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and I 59 Northbound exit ramp, Richard Thomas Momsen, age 77 of Crossville, TN, driving a 2025 GMC Acadia, struck Joann Oden, age 65 of Cedar Bluff, driving a 2016 Toyota Tundra. Momsen and passenger and Oden were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 27, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1509 Glenn Blvd SW, a Husqvarna Trimmer, Husqvarna lawn edger and a Husqvarna detachable trimmer were taken, valued at $750.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1504 Gault Ave N, a lawn mower trailer, 28’ ladder, Sun Dolphin Kayak and 4 Kevlar tires were taken, valued $1,100.00 Five Arrests • Alexander Dylan Dill, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and Reckless Endangerment • Sandra Lee Jackson, age 24 of Flat Rock, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Alfonso Mendoza Mejia, age 30 of Collinsville, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Martha Haney McCurdy, age 74 of Valley Head, was arrested for Shoplifting and Criminal Trespass • Randy Everett McCrumb, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Two Accidents with No Injuries May 28, 2025 No Incidents One Arrest • Colton Blake Guffey, age 30 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with One Injury • An accident occurred at Greenhill Blvd NW and Wooten Gap Road NW, William Jesse Wyatt McGee, age 21 of Mentone, driving a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, struck a bridge railing. McGee was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service.
Tonya Lorraine Gilbert, age 54 of Valley Head, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia One Accident with No Injuries May 14, 2025 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 601 Greenhill Blvd NW, a door was damaged, valued at $300.00 No Arrests Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at I -59 218 exit ramp, Myra Michelle Dixon, age 58 of Monroeville, left the roadway and struck a tree. Dixon was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 15, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1416 Glenn Blvd SW, a door was damaged on a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, valued at $300.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1915 Glenn Blvd SW, $1250.00 was taken No Arrests Two Accidents with no Injuries May 16, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, a door on a 2023 Ford F150 was damaged, valued at $500.00 Five Arrests • Eddie DeWayne Brooks, age 45 of Gadsden, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Paul Collins, age 51 Fort Payne, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Government Operations • Mary Theresa Galloway, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and a Warrant for Outside Agency • Tyler Hixon Dupree, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Lowell Jefferson Clark, age 63 of Valley Head, was arrested on Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with One Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and I-59, Michael Wade Fondren, age 57 of Pell City, driving a 2023 GMC Sierra, struck Veretta Wanda Carter, age 64 of Fort Payne, driving a 1999 Toyota Avalon. Fondren was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 17, 2025 No Incidents Three Arrests • Tasha Hairell, age 26 of Flintville, TN, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • David Chad Bowman, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana and a Warrant for Outside Agency • James Alan Craig Jr, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries May 18, 2025 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 601 Greenhill Blvd NW Apt A 202, an apartment entry door was damaged, valued at $1,000 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $9.98 Two Arrests • Robert Dale Long, age 57 of Valley Head, was arrested for Theft of Property • Myles David Conley II, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries May 19, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 6602 Harvest Drive NW, a mailbox was damaged, valued at $250.00 Two Arrests • Crystal Ann Anderson, age 35 of Flat Rock, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Joseph Emory MacDonald, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement One Accident with No Injuries May 20, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1906 Glenn Blvd SW, a safe, cell phone and medication were taken, valued at $1,570.00 No Arrests No Accidents
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