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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 29, 2025 No Incidents and Two Arrests Seven Arrests • Alex Juan Francisco, age 19 of Collinsville, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol and Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement
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. 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. JOINING AVID - Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, recently announced that Virginia is the tenth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) voter file maintenance program. Virginia is the latest state to join the cutting-edge system created by Secretary Allen. Alabama has previously entered into similar agreements with all four of its border states, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, and Ohio. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Cynthia Lee Almond to serve as president of the Public Service Commission. This fills the seat previously held by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who has taken a role with the Trump Administration. Read the full story online at www.alabmaledger.com. FYFFE UFO DAY FESTIVAL - The Town of Fyffe will hold its 20th annual UFO Day Festival at the town park on August 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. LONGEST YARD SALE - The world's longest yard sale will take place on Hwy 127 on August 7-9, 2025. The annual event spans 690 miles. It begins in Gadsden and travels along Lookout Mountain Parkway. SWEET TATOR FESTIVAL - The 29th annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will be held in Cullman on August 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per vehicle. An armband allows for entry to both days of the festival. POTATO FESTIVAL - The 43rd annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival will be held on July 4, 2025 at the Henagar City Park. A parade will kickoff the event at 10 a.m. and a fireworks show will be start a 9 p.m. During the day there will be a tractor/car show, food trucks and vendors, and live music. The National Anthem will kick off the music at noon and the entertainment lineup for the afternoon includes: The Studio on Main at 12:15, Hugh Jack Bell at 1 p.m., Cross County Band at 2 p.m., The Hindman's at 3 p.m., Robert Banther at 4 p.m. and Carl Childer's Band at 6 p.m. SUMMER FESTIVAL - There will be a summer festival market on July 11-13 at the BJCC. The event is free and will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will include arts, crafts, food and more! For more information about the event email whitestacy2@yahoo.com. FREEDOM FESTIVAL - The Rainsville Freedom Festival will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1-9 p.m. at 100 Rodeo Lane in Rainsville. There will be a car show, vendors, free kids activities, and live music. The headliner this year will be Sawyer Brown. The event will conclude a free fireworks show at 9 p.m. There will also be a Miss Freedom Festival Pageant on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville. GUNTERSVILLE FIREWORKS - The Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Fourth of July fireworks show on Friday, July 4 at 9 p.m. at Civitian Park in Guntersville. TASTE OF MARSHALL COUNTY - The 14th annual Corks and Chefs, a taste of Marshall County, is set for Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 256-582-7119.
• A 17-year-old juvenile male of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol and Resisting Arrest • Alais Pascual Maria, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Brittany Cheyanne Johnson, age 22 of Rainsville, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Danny Eugene Scott Jr, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Carmon Tyler Hill, age 40 of Dawson, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication • Matthew Cruz Molina, age 24 of Portage, MI, was arrested for Theft of Property Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Greenhill Blvd NW and I-59 222 ramp, William David Nichols age 56 of Ooltewah, TN, driving a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, was struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, unknown driver who left the scene. Passenger Tracey L Grooms of Ooltewah, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service June 6, 2025 No Incidents and Five Arrests • Holly R Lafosse, age 41 of Lafayette, LA, was arrested for Possessing a Forged Instrument • Paula Revonne Brown, age 48 of Valley Head, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Rene Ramirez, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Christopher Lynn Perryman, age 44 of Oneonta, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear • Meredith A Benefield, age 68 of Fyffe, was arrested for Theft of Property One Accident with No Injuries June 7, 2025 • Jorge Rico, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Dustin Lucas Akers, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence One Accident with No Injuries June 8, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, paint was damaged on a 2011 Ford Focus, valued at $1,500.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1500 Wallace Ave NE, a bumper, hood, headlight and fender on a 2017 Nissan Rogue were damaged, valued at $4,000.00 Two Arrests • Jonmarcus Harrington Freeman, age 34 of Fyffe, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Thomas Michael Guest, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence and Public Intoxication No Accidents June 9, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 150 5th Street NE, a railroad arm was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $161.38 Three Arrests • Julio Andres Baltazar, age 52 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Corey Demetrius Patrick, age 35 of Selma, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Barry Phillip Satterfield, age 61 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries June 10, 2025 No Incidents Two Arrests • Alejandro Linares Cuevas, age 19 of Rainsville, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Paul Collins, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Godfrey Ave NE and 38th Street NE, Caiden Jace Couch, age 18 of Fort Payne, driving a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, struck Ernestine Poe, age 88 of Fort Payne, driving a 2016 Honda CRV. Poe was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. June 11, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $11.99 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 217 Gault Ave N, a tire on a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe was damaged, valued at $120.00 • Burglary – Occurred at 4915 Martin Ave NE Apt E 2, an iPhone 13 was damaged, valued at $500.00 Two Arrests • Adolfo Martin Martin, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana • Elijah Cole Stiles, age 24 of Pisgah, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Houston Loop W and Horton Road W, Brianna Lashaye Kerley, age 32 of Fort Payne, driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, left the roadway and hit an embankment. Kerley was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. No Incidents Two Arrests
• John Joseph Mantooth, age 35 of Silver Creek, GA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance • James Christopher Schrader, age 45 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Two Accidents with no Injuries May 30, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1135 C Beason Gap Road NE, a mailbox was damaged, valued at $75.00 Three Arrests • Oliver Kye Noel, age 28 of Danville, IL, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • William James Ingle, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI • Tabitha Dawn Ashe, age 40 of Princeton, was arrested for Public Intoxication Two Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 10th Street SW, Rudy James Martin, age 76 of Mentone, driving a 2021 Buick Envision, struck Michelle Avans Smallwood, age 58 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Nissan Murano. Martin and passenger Linda Anne Martin, age 76 of Mentone were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 31, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Corey Michael Poole, age 35 of Valley Head, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Two Warrants for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries June 1, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $362.72 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $27.91 Two Arrests • Trisha Kay Whaley, age 45 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Two Warrants for Outside Agency • A 16 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Godfrey Ave SE and 8th Street SE, Cesar Jesus Blanco Abrajan, age 27 of Fort Payne, driving a 2019 Ford Fiesta, struck Bryan Matias Santos, age 20 of Fort Payne, driving a 2014 Dodge Charger. A female infant of Fort Payne was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. June 2, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, asphalt was damaged, valued at $3000.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $50.97 Four Arrests • James Anthony Jennings, age 62 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Charges of Domestic Violence • Pleas Amber Edwards, age 52 of Collinsville, was arrested for Theft of Property • Danan Wayne Wells, age 27 of Section, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Paul Collins, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication Three Accidents with No Injuries June 3, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 105 Glenn Blvd SW, a Samsung Galaxy cell phone was taken, valued at $1200.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 45 Elizabeth Drive NE, Alabama tag A2UA5H was taken, valued at $50.00 Two Arrests • Edward James Davis, age 40 of Union Grove, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication • Randy Lamar Crawford, age 51 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 3:00 pm One Accident with No Injuries June 4, 2025 No Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 300 Airport Road W, a mirror on a 2018 StarCraft bus was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 5500 Gault Ave N, two tires and wheels were damaged on a 2023 Toyota Camry, valued at $1217.00 • Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, two doors on a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta were damaged, valued at $1000.00 Two Arrests • Crystal Kiara Ray Strickland, age 34 of Birmingham, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication • Evan Alexander Locke, age 24 of Tunnel Hill, GA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Two Accidents with No Injuries June 5, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $32.94
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