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PAGE 5 January 2024
Sixteen Arrested For Drugs NEWS & CRIME
The final month of 2023 was not merry and bright for some folks as authorities arrested 16 individuals for various drug related charges. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, on Saturday, December 2, Narcotics Agents, along with DeKalb County Deputies, conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of US Hwy 11 and County Road 610. The driver was identified as Christopher Michael Cooper (34 of Fort Payne) and he had active warrants. During the search of the vehicle, a trafficking amount of methamphetamine was found as well as liquid hydrocodone. Cooper was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest. Also December 2, the Sylvania police department conducted a traffic stop on Blue Pond Blvd and 6th Street and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christy Dawn Garmon (46 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 4 warrants for Failure to Appear. On December 17, Sylvania officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Helena Sanders Wilbanks (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 18, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 11 south of Collinsville and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Sonya Grissom (42 of Rainbow City) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 20, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 405 around the Aroney Area. When Agents arrived, Brenda Sue Otinger Frost (60 of Boaz), Joshua Wade Morton (43 of Boaz) were on the front porch and a hospice patient inside the house. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and prescription medication was found. After speaking with DHR, Agents called DeKalb Ambulance Service to transport the hospice patient to the hospital. Frost and Morton were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 21, Officers in Powell conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Robin Eugene Strickland (62 of Scottsboro) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 23, Sylvania Officers conducted a traffic stop at West Street and found methamphetamine in the vehicle. Zachary Shane White (29 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On Christmas Eve, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a call on County Road 51 and Hwy 227 about a male subject jumping in and out of traffic while walking. The
individual was found with a case. Deputies searched the case and found methamphetamine. Larry Francisco (24 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Christmas Day, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 353 for a domestic disturbance. While Deputies were talking to Tiffany Lashea Childress (38 of Boaz) they noticed an overwhelming smell of marijuana. Marijuana, synthetic marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found inside the home. Childress was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 26, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant at a residence on Blue Pond Blvd in Sylvania. They found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the home. Ricky Raymond Swindall (63 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. Jimmy Lee Swindall (51 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. Also on December 26, Officers in Powell conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 and found the driver of the motorcycle in possession of methamphetamine. James Michael Davis Jr (34 of Grove Oak) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 28, Narcotics Agents conducted another traffic stop on Highway 35 in Powell. During the stop, Agents detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, marijuana was found. Parnell Jamarl Broxton (36 of Fyffe) became very belligerent while being placed under arrest. Broxton was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Government Operations. Also on December 28, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and Highway 35 where they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after deploying the K-9 Unit. Joshua Kane Buttram (27 of Dutton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 30, authorities responded to a call about a suspected overdose on Tumlin Road in Shilo. When Officers and Deputies arrived, they found Kade Marcus Moore (20 of Rainsville) coming back around from being unresponsive. Suspected Fentanyl was found in the vehicle with Moore. Officers and Deputies were then called into the house for a second subject who was unresponsive. Officers administered two doses of Narcan and revived the subject. DAS was called to transport this subject to the hospital. Moore was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. This case is still under investigation and more charges could be obtained in the future.
PEDESTRIAN KILLED - According to Fort Payne Police Captain David Barns a Pedestrian was struck and killed on January 11, 2024. At approximately 5:17 pm the Fort Payne Police Department department responded to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the 4100 block of Williams Ave NE. The preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian, David Alexander Elkins, age 19 of Fort Payne, was in the north bound lane of travel and was struck by a 2013 Nissan Sentry also traveling north on Williams Avenue. The accident is still under investigation. CHILD ABUSE - Authorities have arrested one individual on charges of Child Abuse. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Tracy Lee Ray, Jr., age 30 of Sylvania, was arrested on Thursday, December 4, 2023, and charged with Abuse of Child Torture/Willful. At the time of the press release Ray was being held in DeKalb County Detention Center. Bond awaiting to be set by Judge. Due to the sensitivity of this case, no additional information was provided by authorities. DUCK HUNTER DROWNS - One person died in a marine-related incident at approximately 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Brooks Hardie, age 22 of Georgia, was killed while duck hunting on Lake Guntersville, near Goose Pond Resort in Jackson County. Hardie's kayak reportedly capsized causing him to go beneath the water and never resurface. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division, ALEA’s Aviation Unit, Officers with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) along with the Scottsboro and Jackson County Rescue Squads immediately launched a search for the missing hunter. Hardie was found near the Goose Pond Resort on Lake Guntersville at approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, December 18. Nothing further is available as the investigation is still ongoing. Two Stabbed By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger A Rainsville man has been arrested after two individuals were stabbed in the Shiloh community of DeKalb County. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, on January 7, 2024 authorities responded to a residence on Dawson Avenue in the Shiloh community regarding an assault with a knife. As the initial deputy neared the residence, he encountered a male subject on foot fleeing from the location and found reason to detain him. The deputy and Rainsville Officers proceeded to the residence and found two victims suffering from life- threatening injuries. Immediate aid was rendered by the responding Deputies and Officers and DeKalb Ambulance Service responded shortly thereafter. DeKalb County Investigators and Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics Analysts were then notified and responded to the scene. Following an investigation by the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division, Ballard Eugene Pennington, Jr. (age 52 of Rainsville) aka “BB’ was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence 1st (x2) which is a Class A Felony. This is an ongoing investigation and other charges may be forthcoming. Additionally, authorities did not immediately release the names of victims. “Thank you to all First Responders for your swift action in rendering aid to the victims and also in the arrest of the assailant,” commented Sheriff Welden. “We are focused on protecting the citizens of this county, especially the ones who cannot protect themselves.”
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