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31 Arrested in DeKalb County
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the William M Beck & Fine Arts Building (NACC gymnasium). Dr. Gary A. Maddux will be honored as this year’s Northeast Alabama Community College Alumnus of the Year. The NACC Foundation would like to invite all graduates, students, and friends of the College to show their support by purchasing a seat to the Holiday Gala. “After a year’s absence due to COVID closures, we are thrilled to have the NACC Foundation Gala on campus again,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “0ur decorators create a wonderland for all who attend and there always is a happy, festive atmosphere at the event. Not only all that but additionally the Gala is for the Foundation’s great cause - scholarships for students.” “The Foundation Holiday Gala is always an exciting event filled with beautiful decorations, great food, and music provided by our on NACC String Band and NACC Encore,” stated Heather Rice, NACC Development Director. “We are especially happy to be hosting the Gala this year as we had to cancel in 2020 due to CO-19 protocols.” Each year, the Foundation Board recognizes Northeast alumni at the Holiday Gala. This year’s Alumnus of the year is Dr. Gary Maddux. Dr. Gary Maddux is a native of Jackson County and attended Skyline School and Scottsboro High According to a news release from DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, during the month of October authorities made 31 arrests on drug related charges. On October 1, 2021 DeKalb County Deputies assisted DHR on a call on County Road 866 in the Shiloh area. While at the residence, Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Randi Mariah Thomas (25 of Fyffe) andCorey JosephNellis (22 of Fyffe) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Derrick Lynn Martin (36 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a FTA warrant. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. Also on October 1, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents, conducted a traffic stop on County Road 479. During the stop, the driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. John Gregory Smith (51 of Altoona) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. Additionally on October 1, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents went to a residence on Road 1918 in Crossville after receiving several complaints of marijuana being sold out of the residence. During a search, a half pound of marijuana was seized, as well as one marijuana plant and several firearms. Randall Eugene Horton (50 of Crossville) and Tina Darlene Wheeler McGowan (48 of Crossville) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On October 2, 2021 officers with the Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 in Powell. Authorities identified the driver as having active felony warrants. After a search, the driver was found to be in possession of prescription medication that he did not have a prescription for. A firearm was also found, which the driver was forbidden to possess. Robert BradleyWright (49 of Section) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2), and Pistol Possession, Drunk/Addict. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. Also on October 2, DeKalb County Deputies went to a residence on Highway 68 in Crossville after receiving tips that an individual with outstanding warrants had been staying there. During a search, Deputies found methamphetamine and marijuana. John F. Perry (41 of Ashville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, and five FTA warrants. Narcotics Agents assisited. On October 3, 2021 officers with the Mentone Police Department, along with DeKalb County Deputies, conducted a traffic stop in Mentone on County Road 89. The driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Charles Wayne Clowdus (37 of Chattanooga, TN) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. Also, on October 3 officers with Crossville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 68 near Union Grove Road in Crossville. During a search, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Travis McKinley Stanford (33 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. On October 4, 2021 officers with the Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 in
School. He is the Principal Director and founder of the University of Alabama in Huntsville Systems Management and Production Center. Dr. Madduxmanages a staff of more than 300 engineers, programmers, logisticians, and network administrators that supports various Army customers. A large segment of his center is comprised of students working with the Army on a part time basis – known as the Students Working at the Army in Parallel or “SWAP” Program. The SWAP program provides on-site work experience for the undergraduate student or recent graduate, with the goal to prepare that person for a career in the Federal government or within the defense industry. Dr. Maddux also provides engineering support in the areas of additive manufacturing to support nurse training and is the founder of the MEDNET project. Dr. Maddux is extremely active in STEM outreach projects, to include efforts throughout North Alabama and the Black Belt Region of Alabama. Dr. Maddux earned his Associates Degree from NACC in December of 1975. He holds BS degrees in Accounting, Management and Management Information Systems from the University of North Alabama, and an MBA from UNA. He earned his PhD from UAH in 1999 within the Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Department. Patron Tables are available to purchase for $600.00 Also on October 7 the DeKalb County NarcoticsAgents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 in Rainsville. The driver was found to be in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Cephas Dewayne Dotley (62 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Negotiating Worthless Instrument, and four FTA warrants. Additionally, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted another traffic stop on Highway 35 in Rainsville. During a search of the vehicle, marijuana and prescription pain medication were found. Marty Alan Outlaw (58 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance,UnlawfulPossessionofMarijuana1st,Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jesse James Outlaw (20 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In another incident on October 7, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents identified a subject they knew had an outstanding warrant at a café in Powell. Jerry Bruce Galloway, Jr (45 of Fyffe) was arrested for Escape 3rd. On October 13, 2021 DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 in Henagar, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Johnathon Brian Jackson (42 of Grant) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On October 14, 2021 DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 10 in the Aroney area, finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine, oxycodone and drug paraphernalia. Henagar. Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm was found in the vehicle. Nathen Lee Koger (38 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Carrying Pistol Unlawfully. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. On October 5, 2021 the DeKalb County Narcotics Agents went to two residences in Sylvania on Industrial Lane after receiving several complaints of drug activity. Between the two separate residences, marijuana, LSD, mushrooms and drug paraphernalia were found. Preston Alexander Essex (21 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Cody Lance McIntosh (22 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Again, on October 5, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Chitwood Ave in Fort Payne. During a search, approximately one-half ounce of methamphetamine, several prescription pain pills and drug paraphernalia were found. Charles Edward McKinney (52 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance (x4), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jennifer Leann Wilson (29 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance (x2), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On October 7, 2021 DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop near the county line on Highway 35. Both the driver and passenger were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Joseph Martin (47 of Powell) and Tabitha Ann Martin (38 of Powell) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Sarah Davis (39 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents assisted. On October 18, 2021 DeKalb County Narcotics Agents along with, DeKalb County Deputies, conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in Ider. The driver was found to be in possession of approximately 29 grams ofmethamphetamine, as well as having active warrants. Maddison Mary-Schae Pruitt (22 of Ider) was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and three FTA warrants. On Tuesday, October 19, 2021 DeKalb County Deputies, along with Officers from Crossville Police Department, conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 in Crossville. During the stop, the driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Macey West (22 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. Also, on October 19 DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 72. Methamphetamine was found during a search of the vehicle. Heath Allen Haney (37 of Valley Head) and Michael Vence Wooden (31 of Fyffe) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On October 21, 2021 DeKalb County NarcoticsAgents were called after a search of a residence was done by a State Probation Officer who found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the residence. Nathan Gary McDaniel (43 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Parole Violation. On October 22, 2021 DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 and County Road 27 in Sylvania seizing 67 bottles of ZAZA. Kumar Patel Brijesh (47 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Beverage. On October 26, 2021, officers with the Henagar Police Department, attempted to conduct a traffic stop resulting in a short pursuit before the driver lost control and wrecked. A firearm, approximately 13 oz. of methamphetamine and approximately 74 grams of marijuana were found in the vehicle. Kenneth Colton Tripp (27 of Ider) was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, and Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug. Also, on October 26, DeKalb County Deputies seized several bags of edibles containing THC and a firearm during a traffic stop on County Road 24 in Crossville. Richard Garcia (18 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Pistol, Concealed Without Permit, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DeKalb County Narcotics Agents were called in to assist. “I would like to thank Powell Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Crossville Police Department, Henagar Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies and Narcotics Agents, as well as DHR and State Probation Officers, in their help with getting this poison off the streets of DeKalb County," said Welden. “I am so proud of the amazing working relationship we all have here in DeKalb County, not only between the other Law Enforcement Agencies, but with the citizens as well. There are so many times that a case would take longer to solve or may never be solved if not for the tips coming from our citizens.”
Holiday Gala Set for December 9
each. Individual seats may be purchased for $75.00. All funds raised for the Holiday Gala support the mission of the College and benefit scholarships for students. For more info about the Holiday Gala or to reserve your seat, please contact Heather Rice at 256.638.4418 ext. 2301 or Rachael Graham at 256.638.4418 ext. 2391.
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