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Drug Arrests During the month of September, DeKalb County authorities seized 361 grams of methamphetamine, 360 grams of marijuana, 8 grams of fentanyl and 1 gram of synthetic marijuana. There was a total of 22 cases and 1 search warrant. On September 3, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a vehicle accident on County Road 27 finding synthetic marijuana in the vehicle. Nicholas James Lane (29 of Fort Payne) was taken to DeKalb Regional. After arriving at the hospital, Lane pulled out his IV and fled the hospital on foot. A short time later, Narcotics Agents found Lane at a gas station nearby. Lane was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI (controlled substance). On September 8, Fyffe Police Officers conducted a traffic stop after identifying the driver as James David Sisk (42 of Fyffe) who they knew had active warrants. During the stop, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Sisk was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Escape 3rd. On September 9, Officers with the Collinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on I-59 finding approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle. Alejandro Sustaita Aguilar (51 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (controlled substance). On September 11, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 579 in Powell with the driver attempting to flee. The driver was apprehended after a brief chase with marijuana and drug paraphernalia found in the vehicle. Shawn Michael Galloway (45 of Fyffe) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 8 warrants for Failure to Appear. In a separate incident on September 11, deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 155 in Higdon. When asked, the driver gave the deputy a fake name, but after his tag was called in to dispatch, it was found that he had a probation revocation warrant out of Georgia on a vehicular homicide charge. During a search of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia was found. Bobby Lee Morgan (55 of Trenton, GA) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Use False ID to Obstruct Justice. On September 15, deputies were dispatched to County Road 1930 in Crossville regarding underage drinking. When deputies arrived, they observed a white male run into a camper and heard several bottles being knocked around. Deputies then made contact with Christopher Dewayne Richards (27 of Crossville) to have everyone step out of the camper. Several juveniles stepped out of the camper, along with Danielle Patricia Richards (32 of Crossville) and Logan Blake Richards (23 of Albertville). Alcohol bottles and drug paraphernalia were found in the camper. Christopher, Danielle and Logan Richards were all charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor. Also on September 15, deputies went to a residence on County Road 462 in Geraldine to search for Paul Bryan McGreer Rains (46 of Boaz). Rains was found inside the residence having methamphetamine on his person. Drug paraphernalia along with methamphetamine was found in the residence. Amanda Leigh Ferguson (47 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (controlled substance) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rains was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (controlled substance) (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2). On September 20, Collinsville officers responded to a residence on Ellisa Ave to assist on a call. While there they identified Nicholas Steven Wolgast (34 of Collinsville) as having active warrants. Drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine were found in the residence. Wolgast was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On September 24, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 792 in the Deer Head Cove area. The driver of the vehicle sped up and the passenger started throwing items out of the window. Once deputies got the vehicle stopped, Shereela Lashay Underwood (34 of Collinsville), Jessie Waylon Givens (39 of Trenton, GA) and Kimberly Adell Schwam (58 of Flat Rock) were detained. Other deputies and Sheriff Nick Welden gathered the items that were thrown from the vehicle and in the findings were fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Underwood was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Givens was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Littering. Schwam was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On September 29, deputies and Alabama State Troopers stopped a vehicle near County Road 380 and 25 in the Aroney area. The vehicle, driven by Austin Lee Morgan (28 of Boaz) had outstanding warrants with DCSO. During the stop, officers observed an object being thrown from the vehicle and when they retrieved it, methamphetamine, pills and a clear liquid was found inside. Morgan was charged with Probation Revocation, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Counterfeit Device and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3). The liquid will be sent for testing and when results come back, more charges could be added. On September 30, deputies and Narcotics Agents received a call of a male subject walking in the middle of the road acting suspicious. Officers made contact with Brandon Eugene Graham (39 of Fort Payne) who had active warrants with several agencies. Graham was found in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, he was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
A growing trend in orthopedics reveals that younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements, raising questions about the optimal age to undergo these procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedics, by 2030, people younger than 65 will account for more than half of hip replacements and more than 60 percent of knee replacements. Only an orthopedic surgeon can help determine if a joint replacement is appropriate for a younger person, but they are becoming increasingly common among GenX and Millennials. According to a press release from Gadsden Regional Medical Center, younger people are opting for the procedure due to advances in minimally invasive techniques and faster recovery times. “We’re seeing patients in their early 60s, 50s and 40s say they are suffering from joint pain, and they don’t want discomfort to hold them back from the activities they enjoy,” said Dr. William “Bill” Haller with Gadsden Physician Clinics’ Orthopedic Specialists clinic. “What was once considered a last resort and only for seniors, joint replacement is now thought of as a viable option for younger generations who want to live an active lifestyle—and remain active for decades to come.” Joint pain is a common complaint among all ages, and it affects each individual differently. Some people feel joint pain all of the time, or mostly when they’re moving. For others, it comes and goes, or radiates to other parts of the body. There are many treatments for joint pain, and orthopedic specialists may consider other interventions before surgery, including medications, physical therapy, injections like cortisone or hyaluronic acids, heat or cold therapies, and other options that can relieve pain. For those seeking relief and weighing their options, Dr. Haller highlights what to expect from an orthopedic evaluation: • Medical history: Patients will go over their family medical history, other existing conditions they have been diagnosed with—such as arthritis, osteoporosis, anemia, diabetes, obesity and hypertension—and evaluate their overall pain. • Physical examination: The doctor will assess the patient's swelling, reflexes and range of motion, including ability to walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and bend over. • Diagnostic tests: Patients can expect to undergo blood work and imaging, such as an x-ray to look for deterioration, cysts, deformity or incorrect alignment. “The good news is that when joint replacement procedures are needed, they are usually successful and can greatly improve mobility and quality of life,” added Dr. Haller. “There are also steps younger people can take now to reduce the potential need for a joint replacement in the future.” To protect joints, Dr. Haller recommends that folks do the following • Eat a healthy diet that includes calcium • Maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure on your joints • Exercise regularly, but consider embracing some lower impact exercises such as swimming, cycling or brisk walking. The new age of Joint Replacement
Authorities have arrested a man on attempted child abduction charges. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, the Collinsville Police Department was dispatched to the area of Piggly Wiggly and Rains Court Apartments on September 27 regarding an attempted child abduction. Collinsville Police officers and DeKalb County Investigators interviewed the juvenile, family members and possible witnesses and were able to determine a description of the alleged offender. On September 29, Collinsville Officers responded to the apartments on Truman Lane on an unrelated call. While speaking with subjects on scene, authorities were able to determine one of the subjects matched the description of the offender from the incident a couple days prior. DeKalb County Investigators arrived on scene and began speaking with the subject. As a result, Cordell Quenton Brand (age 29 of Gadsden) was arrested for Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs and transported to the DeKalb County Detention Center. After interviewing Brand at the DeKalb County Detention Center, it was determined by Investigators that he was the offender who grabbed the juvenile victim. Brand was also charged with Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd degree. At the time of the news release, he was awaiting a hearing for his bond to be set for that charge. “Thank you to the Collinsville Police Department for their assistance as well as vigilant members of the community in leading to the identification and arrest of Cordell Quenton Brand. Without all of you, this arrest would not have been possible,” said Welden. Man Arrested For Attempted Child Abduction An attendee holds a commemorative program from the Northeast Alabama Community College Workforce Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday October 3, 2024 in Rainsville. Several people attended the event including Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Photo Courtesy of Hal Yeager, Governor's Office
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