Alabama Ledger January 2023

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JANUARY 2023

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Authorities Arrest 11 For Drugs in December

Criminal Mischief

An Attalla man has been arrested for causing damage to a vehicle. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Jacob Carl Dillard has been arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 1st and Reckless Endangerment for an incident that took place in the Duck Springs Community. Sheriff Horton said that Dillard was in a verbal altercation with someone and began throwing large rocks at the vehicle that was trying to leave the residence. Dillard caused over $2,500 in damage to the vehicle and put the occupants at risk of being injured. Dillard was arrested on January 5, 2023, after authorities found him hiding at the Budget Inn, in County Sheriff Nick Welden, authorities were made aware that an individual residing near Powell who was suspected of being involved in possessing child pornography. Investigators received the tip through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On December 13 2022, an investigator, who was also assigned to the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, went to the residence of Toney Dewayne Chapman, age 59 of Section. The suspect was found to be in possession of numerous illegal images and/or videos that he was storing on a cellphone. After further interviewing, investigation, and digital analysis, Chapman was charged with ten (10) counts An investigation is underway at the Etowah County Detention Center after an inmate was found in distress and died during the incident. Sheriff Jonathon Horton said an inmate was found in distress during a nighttime security check. Medical staff at the jail started care immediately and an ambulance was called. However, the inmate, from Michigan, was pronounced

DeKalb County authorities closed out last year with 11 reported drug related arrests in the month of December. Sheriff Nick Welden's office reported that on Tuesday, December 6, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Brookfield Circle in Henagar by Officers with Henagar Police Department, Deputies and Narcotics Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the residence. Steven Edwards Ivey (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On Friday, December 9, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 54 in the Dawson/Geraldine area to serve civil papers. After Deputies arrived, Juanita Marie Ryan (55 of Geraldine) led the Deputies inside. Upon entering, Deputies found methamphetamine, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia. Christopher William Amos (53 of Guntersville), was also inside the residence and after further checking, was found to have active warrants. Ryan was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession with Intent and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Amos was charged with Theft of Property 1st , Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession with Intent, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 Failure to Appear warrant. On Saturday, December 10, a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 68. During the stop, a K-9 unit assisted in locating 120 grams of Kratom in the vehicle. Andrew Taylor Young (29 of Madison) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On Monday, December 12, an Officer with Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75. The officer found the driver to be in possession of marijuana, ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia. Ashia Shawn Morris (35 of Chattanooga, TN) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on December 12, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 in Crossville and found the driver

to be in possession of prescription medication without a having a prescription. Holly Ladonna Vanzandt (40 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI (controlled Substance) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. On Tuesday, December 13, Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 511 in Rainsville after receiving several complaints of drug activity. After arriving, Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ronald Kevin Coots (56 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kyla Marie Dabbs (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 4 Failure to Appear warrants. Also on December 13, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant on Turner Avenue in Fort Payne. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Waylon Eric Pope (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st. On Friday, December 23, Deputies were looking for a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident in the Grove Oak area. Deputies spotted the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, attempted speeding away but a short time later pulled over. The driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Allen Guinn (35 of Pisgah) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Receiving Stolen Property 1st, DUI (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Littering, Leaving Scene of an Accident and Parole Violation. On Saturday, December 31, Narcotics Agents, along with Officers with the Rainsville Police Department and Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, spoiled one person's New Year's Eve. Authorities conducted a search warrant on County Road 180 in Rainsville. During the search, over 80 grams of methamphetamine was seized, as well as drug paraphernalia. Terry Ray Sargent (63 of Rainsville) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jacob Carl Dillard

Alabama City. Dillard was found hiding under a bed. In addition to Criminal Mischief 1st and Reckless Endangerment, he had three additional warrants, which were served on him as well. Those warrants were Theft of property, a bond revocation, and probation violation Dillard was booked into the Etowah County jail with no bond set at the time of the press release.

Section Man Arrested for Child Pornography A Section man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child porn. According to DeKalb

Jacob Carl Dillard of possession of child pornography and arrested. “We are dedicated to working closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crime Against Children to help combat this illegal activity. Any crime that is harmful or threatening to our children will be dealt with aggressively and will be investigated to the fullest extent possible," said Welden. "I would like to thank our investigators for the outstanding work on this case and the cases endangering our children.” deceased after lifesaving measures were given. The name was not released. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office was called as per policy for an outside agency to investigate. The body has been transported to the State Forensic Lab for examination. Any evidence will then be presented to the Etowah County District Attorney's Office.

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 has claimed the life of a Blountsville man. According to Alabama State Troopers Robert F. Wray, age 30, was fatally injured when the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass that he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Wray was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and he was partially ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Joy Road near Bama Lane, approximately two miles south of Blountsville, in Blount County. No additional info was available as State Troopers continue to investigate. Man Killed in Crash

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