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Panoply Arts Festival Art and music come together the last weekend in April for a three-day celebration in downtown Huntsville. Now in its 43rd year, the annual Panoply Arts Festival takes over Big Spring Park April 25-27, 2025, offering three days of live music, shopping for original works of art, demonstrations and hands-on activities along with two nights of fireworks. Panoply kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and over 20 local and regional musical acts in a variety of genres – jazz, rock, R&B, indie rock, blues, pop and more – will entertain the crowd during the three-day event. Headlining Friday’s evening lineup is Billy Allen and the Pollies and Saturday’s mid-day headliner is local favorite Element XI. Saturday Night of Panoply is the “official after-party” for the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo and will feature fan favorite rock ‘n roll band Carver Commodore, an alternative rock band hailing from Florence, Ala. New this year, DJs will perform on Friday and Saturday to keep the energy alive between the fantastic musical acts. Sunday will feature five distinct performers, culminating with the alternative rock band The Red Flags. The full lineup is available on online https://www.artshuntsville.org As music fills the air, festivalgoers can shop, participate in hands-on art activities and watch demonstrations in the STEAM Street and Creativity Corner. The juried Art Marketplace, one of the most popular features of the festival, showcases the one-of-a-kind creations from both festival veterans and 45 first time exhibitors traveling from 20 different states. At the Panoply Student Art Tent both children and adults can explore artwork from local students of all ages in Madison County. Festival patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the entertainment each day and Friday and Saturday evenings conclude with a spectacular fireworks display. Along with a diverse array of art and music, the craft beer, wine and food tent returns offering an assortment from 17 vendors. Arts Huntsville is offering a Panoply weekend pass available online until 4 p.m., April 25 for $20 (+convenience fee). Day passes are $15 and can be purchased online or at the gate. Admission is free for children 12 and under. Festival hours are 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 25; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 26; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. For more info visit https://www.artshuntsville.org/event/panoply. Fake Gold Scheme Two individuals from Sylacauga, AL have been sentenced in federal count for their involvement in a what authorities referred to as a fake gold scheme. According to a press release, court documents and testimony, Rossie Windham, age 42, and Dylan Jemison, age 21, both of Sylacauga, conspired with a third individual who, due to his age at the time of the conspiracy, is identified only as Minor-1, to fraudulently sell counterfeit precious metals to victims in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Starting around April 2023, the minor began advertising gold and silver coins and bars for sale on Facebook Marketplace. According to the minor, he inherited these items from a relative and was selling them below market value because he wanted to buy a truck and put money towards college. Between April and August 2023, Windham helped the minor sell these items by communicating with some of the victims to arrange sales and sometimes accompanying the minor to the location where the victim would pay cash for what the victim believed to be genuine precious metals. On at least one occasion, Windham handled the fraudulent transaction himself. Around August 2023, Windham stopped operating with the minor, who then recruited then-19- year-old Dylan Jemison into the scheme. In October 2023, a victim in Foley, Alabama purchased counterfeit gold bars from Jemison and the minor. After the victim determined that the gold bars were counterfeit and notified police, the Foley Police Department set up a sting operation to purchase more gold. Jemison was arrested when he attempted to sell more counterfeit gold to the victim, and a search of Jemison’s phone revealed the scale of the fraud scheme and the involvement of both the minor and Windham. New E-Edition By Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger The Alabama Ledger is excited to announce that the newspaper now has two issues each month. In addition to a regular mid month print edition, this newspaper is now offering an E-Edition that will be available exclusively online. "We are excited about this issue, as it marks our first exclusive online E-edition," said Alabama Ledger Managing Editor Myra Pierce. The newspaper's regular monthly print edition will not change at this time, as the Alabama Ledger remains committed to providing a local home owned and operated print edition for northeast Alabama. For now, the monthly E-edition is offered free at the first of each month. It can be accessed from links on both the Alabama Ledger website (www.alabamaledger.com) and The Sports Ledger website (www.thesportsledger.com). In total, Windham, Jemison, and the minor fraudulently obtained over $120,000 from victims. Some of the victims were reimbursed by Windham during the course of the conspiracy. However, the court ordered both Windham and Jemison to pay $87,000.00 in restitution to seven victims who had not been reimbursed. In addition to restitution, Windham and Jemison both agreed to forfeit their illicit proceeds to the United States.
Five year old Killed in Crash A single-vehicle crash at approximately 12:40 p.m. on Friday, March 28, has claimed the life of a Cedar Bluff man and a five year old. According to Alabama state troopers, Micah B. Nash, age 55, was fatally injured when the 2017 Ram 1500 he was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert and caught fire. Nash was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 5-year-old passenger was also fatally injured. The juvenile was unrestrained and pronounced deceased at the scene. A ten year old passenger was injured and airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on Lookout Street near Sand Rock Avenue, approximately one mile east of Sand Rock, in Cherokee County. No additional info was released by state troopers.
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Drew Clark from Southside High School is one of the newspaper's 2025 annual Ledger Leader awards recipients. Drew is a standout three sport student-athlete and he is involved in numerous other activities. Be sure to read his full bio, and find out which other outstanding area students have been named Ledger Leaders in the upcoming April/May print edition of the Alabama Ledger. Ledger Leader
Phone Scams On the Rise Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to trick victims into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or making cryptocurrency transactions under false pretenses. “If you receive a call that sounds strange, makes an offer that seems too good to be true, or pressures you into sending money—hang up immediately,” said Attorney General Marshall. “Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone, and never agree to send money via Bitcoin machines, gift cards, or wire transfers. Scammers prey on fear and urgency. If you ever feel unsure about a call, take a step back, hang up, and contact our office. Staying informed is the best way to protect yourself from becoming a victim.” Alabama consumers have reported various scam calls, including: • Computer and Tech Support Scams – Fraudsters pose as tech support from well-known companies, falsely claiming your computer has a virus and requesting remote access or payment. • Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams – Victims are told they have won a prize but must pay fees or taxes upfront to claim their winnings. • Cryptocurrency and Gift Card Scams – Fraudsters instruct victims to deposit money into Bitcoin kiosks or purchase gift cards as payment—common red flags for scams. • Toll Scams – Scammers send fraudulent text messages claiming the recipient owes unpaid toll fees, attempting to trick them into making immediate payments. Most cities mail official toll notices to the registered vehicle owner after capturing a photo of the car and license plate. • Jury Duty Scams – Fraudsters call victims, falsely claiming they missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately over the phone to avoid an arrest warrant. Legitimate jury duty notifications and fines are never handled this way. Attorney General Marshall advises Alabamians to follow these safety tips: • Hang up if a caller pressures you to act immediately or requests unusual payment methods. • Never give personal information (Social Security number, banking details, or passwords) over the phone. • Verify the caller by contacting the company or agency directly using an official phone number. • Do not allow remote access to your computer unless you initiated contact with a trusted company. For more information on avoiding scams, visit https://www.alabamaag.gov or call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-5658.
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IRS issues alert about tax season fraud schemes
As a child, Wilson traveled extensively with her family while her father served in the U.S. Air Force. They lived in Guam, Germany, California, Arkansas, Florida and Mississippi. She attended eighth grade in an Austrian boarding school. In 1990, she enrolled in Weaver High School after the family moved to Calhoun County for her father to work at the Anniston Army Depot. In 1991, she earned her high school diploma at the age of 16. She joined a pilot program at Job Corps in Gadsden until she turned 18 and was of age to join the U.S. Navy. Wilson spent four years in the military and was stationed in Alaska and Washington. In 2000, she became a certified nursing assistant receiving on-the-job training at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation. She then worked at various rehabilitation centers and hospitals for the next 22 years. For seven of those years, Wilson worked as a travel CNA in Montana, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. Between 2020 and 2023, she faced an emotionally and physically grueling period of personal trials. In September 2020, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, thrusting Wilson into a new role of caregiver while continuing to manage the demands of her own job as a psychiatric technician and office coordinator at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Three months later, she grappled with the profound loss of her father, Ricky J. Wilson Sr., who suddenly passed away before Christmas. “I was devastated,” she said. “He was a man of integrity; a man who believed in hard work. I got that from him. I learned a lot from him.” Adding to the weight of her challenges, Wilson herself experienced a serious healthcare issue in November 2022, when she underwent exploratory surgery to determine the cause of her inability to retain nutrition through food. The expected 45-minute surgery instead spanned six hours. Doctors discovered that the cause was a result of gastric bypass surgery she had in 2016. The gastric pouch was herniated into her diaphragm and weakened her esophagus. “I was in the hospital for a total of 38 days,” she said. “I almost died twice. I was so sick.” Due to the surgery and physical limitations, Wilson said she needed to find a new occupation. “I couldn’t push, pull or tug anymore,” she said. “I couldn’t sit at a desk and assist patients. I couldn’t be hands-on because I was constantly sick. I couldn’t be productive and provide quality work.” In 2023, a specialist at UAB Hospital realized that the Y-junction of the gastric bypass was dumping excrement into her body, which caused continued illness. It was corrected in July 2023. “Instead of being the caregiver, I had to be cared for,” she said. “My parents raised me to be strong and independent. I wasn’t giving up. My mom aways says, ‘if you can’t reach the stars, go for the moon.’ “To not work has been foreign to me,” she said. “I spent two years without work, and I was depressed. I couldn’t sit there and not do anything.” Her long-term disability expired, so she turned to Britney Knox at the Department of Human Resources in Calhoun County to help her find a job she could physically perform. She joined the A-Reset Program, which is designed for Calhoun County residents who were previously in the workforce and had a desire to return. “I have a lot of skills, but I can’t do them anymore,” she said. “I love taking care of people. It’s my passion. I wanted to go back into healthcare. I didn’t want to just exist.” Wilson found out about the Skills Training programs offered at Gadsden State. She was most interested in phlebotomy and medication assistant. “I wanted to increase my skill set and stay in healthcare without the physical aspect,” she said. Wilson applied for two Paths for Success Scholarships, which paid for tuition. Interfaith Ministries purchased her uniforms and paid the fees for her background and drug checks, her watch, the phlebotomy certification exam and the state exam for medication With tax season in full swing, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) urges U.S. taxpayers and return preparers to be on the lookout for fraud schemes that could compromise their bank accounts and personal information, as well as the U.S. tax system. Current fraud schemes include: • Criminals creating fictitious estates and trusts to generate fraudulent refunds. • New client scams where cyber criminals impersonate new, potential clients to trick tax preparers into responding to their emails. Once the preparer responds, the scammer sends a malicious attachment or URL that can compromise the preparer's computer systems and allow the attacker to access sensitive client information. • Tax schemes, some on social media, that encourage taxpayers to file fraudulent returns featuring inaccurate income, false withholdings or fake credits. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that information is accurate on their tax returns. U.S. taxpayers should protect their wallets and their identities by ensuring they don’t respond to unsolicited emails, phone calls or texts claiming to be the IRS. Taxpayers should also choose reputable tax return preparers who sign and enter their preparer tax identification number (PTIN) on tax forms and don’t promise excessive refunds. Another way to protect from fraud schemes is to rely on IRS.gov for answers to questions about tax forms and eligibility for credits and deductions. IRS-CI dedicates nearly 70% of its time and resources to investigating tax crimes that include questionable refund schemes, return preparer fraud, abusive tax schemes, and more. In fiscal year 2024, IRS-CI initiated 1,373 tax crime investigations and identified $2.12 billion in tax fraud. Six hundred fifteen defendants were sentenced to an average of 27 months in prison for tax crimes during this same timeframe. During FY25, the IRS-CI Atlanta Field Office, which covers the states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi, has assisted in the criminal conviction of tax preparers for submitting false returns. Alabama • In January, Natoshia Crawford was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $464,866 in restitution for making false tax returns and assisting in the filing of false tax returns. From 2018 through 2022, Crawford owned and operated On Time Professional Tax Service, LLC, in Montgomery, Alabama. Crawford prepared and filed federal income tax returns for clients where she included false information in tax returns filed on behalf of herself and others. Doing so caused Crawford and some of
“I was in classes with children younger than my own,” she said. “Many of them were still in high school. I had not been in school since 1991. I knew it was going to be hard. Sometimes I wanted to wave the white flag and give up. I’m so glad I didn’t.” Wilson excelled in phlebotomy, maintained an A in her classes and completed clinicals at RMC in Anniston. “The medication assistant program was intense,” she said. “We’d do three chapters a day. We went through a lot of information. It was tough but a great experience.” She said the instructors went above and beyond providing training. “They did everything they could to make sure everyone was successful,” she said. “They worked with our strengths and built on them. We had a wonderful journey with them.” On August 6, 2024 Wilson delivered the invocation during the pinning ceremony for the Skills Training completers. This milestone not only represents a personal triumph but also underscores the power of education within her family—her mother Jeannette and children Alex and Alexis also proudly attended Gadsden State. Jeannette, who is in remission, attended Gadsden State in 1971 prior to getting married. She said she has enjoyed watching her daughter excel as a college student. “Nicole decided that it was important to her to continue in healthcare,” she said. “She wants to contribute and provide top-notch care for others. I have watched her bloom. She was a tender rose but she opens up a little bit every day. This was a burst for her.” Nicole’s son, Alex Wilson, earned an associate degree in 2018 at Gadsden State, where he was a member of the Show Band and Acapella Choir. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree at the University of Montevallo and a Doctorate in Music from the University of Colorado. He currently teaches music for the Birmingham City Schools. “I’m very proud of my mother,” he said. “Taking college courses was something completely new to her. I was so amazed about her perseverance. I knew she’d be good in college because of her life experiences. I’m so proud that she was able to stick to it and excel. It’s a great feeling to see my mother succeed.” In 2016, her daughter, Alexis Wilson, earned an associate degree at Gadsden State, where she attended the Ayers and McClellan campuses on an ambassador scholarship. She currently works as assistant manager for an apartment complex in Oxford and is enrolled in a pharmacy technician program at another institution. “My mother was motivated to complete her studies,” she said. “I watched her study until 3 a.m. I watched her enjoy her classes. She was motivational to me. I was about to give up but I kept going because if my mom can do it, I can, too. I saw her grow as a student. I’m so proud of her.” For more information about the Gadsden State Skills Training Division, please visit www.GadsdenState.edu/Skills-Training. her clients to receive greater refunds than they were entitled to receive. Crawford was ordered to pay $464,866 in restitution. • In January, Cynthia Price was sentenced to 24 months in prison for making false tax returns and assisting in the filing of false tax returns. In addition to the sentence, Price was fined $15,000 and ordered to pay $206,573 restitution. From 2017 through 2022, Price prepared federal income tax returns for others at No Limit Tax Pro in Montgomery, Alabama. In her plea agreement, Price admitted that she included false information in numerous tax returns filed on behalf of herself and others. Doing so caused Price and some of her clients to receive greater refunds than they were entitled to receive. Georgia • In October, Portia Jones, received a sentence of four years’ probation and ordered to pay restitution of $7,988 for assisting in the preparation and filing of a false federal tax return. From 2015 through 2018, Jones ran a business named Just the 2 of Us Financial Solutions out of Marietta, Georgia. Jones prepared and filed these tax returns, and without their knowledge, entered false information for the purpose of receiving a greater tax return than her clients would otherwise be entitled to. • Dianne Thompson was sentenced in December to one year probation and ordered to pay restitution of $225,203 for willfully assisting in the presentation of a fraudulent tax return to the Internal Revenue Service. Mississippi • In January, Slexica Neal received an 18-month sentence for three counts of filing fraudulent tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service. Neal was ordered to pay more than $1,960,000 in restitution to the IRS. As an owner of two tax businesses, Neal submitted fraudulent tax returns, which lowered the taxpayer’s income and ultimately increased the refund they received from the IRS. CI special agents are the only federal law enforcement agents with investigative jurisdiction over violations of the Internal Revenue Code, obtaining a more than a 90% federal conviction rate. The agency has 20 field offices located across the U.S. and 12 attaché posts abroad. The Atlanta Field Office covers the states of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. You can reach the Atlanta Field Office at atlantafieldoffice@ci.irs.gov and on the IRS-CI Atlanta Field Office LinkedIn.
GSCC Student Beats the odds to return to healthcare Nicole Wilson is a dedicated mother who spent over two decades navigating the complexities of the healthcare field and serving honorably in the U.S. Navy. This past fall, she added to her resume when she earned credentials in phlebotomy and medication assistant from Gadsden State Community College’s Skills Training Division. “I’m excited to do what I love to do and do it well,” she said. “I’m thrilled to be a healthcare provider.” assistant. “I can’t believe how incredibly supportive everyone has been,” she said. “I’m blessed.” When Wilson started the classes at Gadsden State, she quickly realized she was the oldest student.
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The Sports Ledger www.TheSportsLedger.com News & Events NCAA THEATRE - The Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department is set to present "James and the Giant Peach" at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2025. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $8 and reserved seating is available. For more information call 256.638.4418 Ext. 2218 or visit NCAA.edu/theatre. ROD RUN - The 17th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run will be held at the Crossville City Park on May 10, 2025 from 1-5 p.m. PANCAKE DAY - The Centre Lions Club is holding a Pancake Day on April 12, 2025 from 6 a.m. until Noon at the Centre First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 341 W Main Street. The cost is $7 Per Ticket and tickets are on sale now from any Lions Club Member or at the Centre Chamber of Commerce office. TRUCK FEST - There will be a Truck Fest at Garcia's Tire Shop on Highway 68 in Kilpatrick on April 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. FISH FRY - The Kilpatrick Fire Department is set to hold a Fish and Chicken Fry on Saturday, April 12, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. The cost will be $10 for chicken or $15 for fish. Dine in or take out options are available. TALLADEGA CONCERT - Justin Moore will headline the Saturday Night Concert before the 2025 Spring's Talladegea NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500, which is set for Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. CT.
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Jake Leath
Adrienne Reed
Kyle Reeves
Jonathan Mosley
GSCC Cardinal Foundation welcomes new board members The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden State Community College, added four area leaders to the board of directors: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves and Jonathan Mosely. “These new members bring a wealth of experience, community involvement and professional expertise to the Cardinal Foundation,” said Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “They will help us achieve our mission to impact the lives of our students, our employees and our communities.” • Jake Leath: Leath is the owner of Country Financial, an insurance agency he opened in 2023. Last year, his commitment to excellence was recognized when he was named Country Financial’s National Rookie of the Year. A graduate of Etowah High School, Leath’s early leadership roles included serving on the Student Government Association at Gadsden State, where he enrolled in 2015. He completed a degree in Sales and Marketing in 2019 from the University of Alabama. Leath is active in the community as a member of the Gadsden Rotary Club and the North Gadsden Community Church. He and his wife, Cecily, are expecting their first child in June. • Adrienne Reed: Reed is a dedicated single mother, community activist and committed leader in education. She is an elected member of the Gadsden City Board of Education with a focus on ensuring the best educational opportunities for students in the city. Her work as a business services representative at the Gadsden Career Center complements her advocacy for local youth and families. A lifelong resident of Etowah County, Reed has been involved in numerous community organizations, including a member of the board of directors at the Etowah Chamber of Commerce and a member of UNITY Church. • Kyle Reeves: Reeves is a proud alumnus of Etowah High School and Gadsden State, where he earned an Associate in Science in 2000. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Jacksonville State University in 2003. Reeves is the managing director of Northwestern Mutual in Gadsden, where his work has earned him recognition in the Million Dollar Round Table, an honor awarded to the Top 10 percent of financial advisors worldwide. Additionally, he has qualified for Northwestern Mutual’s FORUM, which places him in the Top 1 percent of advisors within the organization. Reeves and his wife, Kelli, are the parents of two children. • Jonathan Mosley: Mosley graduated from Saks High School in 1996 and attended Gadsden State in 1997 and 1998. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2001 from JSU. He brings 24 years of experience in the banking and lending industry to the Cardinal Foundation, and he currently is employed by Emblem Credit Union. A 40-year resident of Calhoun County, Mosley is a member of the Church of the Highlands, where he serves on the leadership and production teams at the Oxford location. He is involved in the Rotary Club and supports the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of East Central Alabama and the Young Leadership Society. He serves as the board chair for Interfaith Ministries in Anniston and the Risk Management Association. He and his wife, Lindsay, have a daughter. The four new board members are joining the current voting members: Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Erin Griffith, David Hooks, Lynn King, Ricky Ray, Scott Shofner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith, Jonathan Tang and Davis Varner. The officers are Tommie Goggans, president; Maj. Gen. Eric Crabtree, vice president; Bryan Dorsett, treasurer; and Gerri Langley, secretary. “With the new additions to the board, these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to ensure that the Cardinal Foundation continues its legacy of making a positive impact on the lives of those it serves,” Folsom said. “The Foundation is poised for even greater success in its mission to support our students.”
SMOKE ON THE FALLS IS APRIL 12 The Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition is set to fire up the grills April 12, 2025, at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden. Pitmasters from near and far will compete for the title of barbeque champion, showcasing their best ribs, brisket, chicken and pork. Competitors can also show off their skills in various categories: That’s Amore-A Cocktail and Pizza Cook- off, celebrating the theme of a football party, and It Ain’t Your Mama’s Recipe-A Dessert Cook-off. There are also two divisions for the youth, ages 5 to 9 years old and 10 to 15 years old. Registration is available at gadsden.recdesk.com. Smoke on the Falls is free to the public. The Gates open at 11 a.m. and wraps up at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. Live music fires up on the Adams Beverage Stage from the Tim Roberts Band from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The awards ceremony follows.
Gadsden State Community College student Collins Davis has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, an honor that comes with a $1,000 scholarship. He is one of 50 students selected nationwide at the bronze level, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community service. Read the full story online at alabamaledger.com. Photo Courtesy of GSCC Bronze Scholar
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March 8, 2025 No Incidents, No Accidents and One Arrest • Lauren Love Bewley, age 23 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI March 9, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $972.87 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Dunham’s, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $1,185.59 Four Arrests • Alexis Rodriguez, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Ronald Saxon, age 59 of Chattanooga, was arrested for Theft of Property • Antonio Alexander Neely, age 59 of Chattanooga, was arrested for Theft of Property • Latashia Denise Beard, age 46 of Chattanooga, was arrested for Giving False Identification to Law Enforcement and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia One Accident with No Injuries March 10, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1400 Dekalb Plaza Blvd SW, a Bauer Brushless Drill was taken, valued at $199.99 One Arrest • Britney Danielle Meadows, age 39 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with no Injuries March 11, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Winola F Freeman, age 67 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency No Accidents March 12, 2025 No Incidents, One Arrest • Ethan Martin Burns, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries March 13, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 817 Gault Ave N, $180.00 in currency and a credit card was taken, valued at $180.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 100 Gault Ave N, a street light pole was damaged, valued at $1500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $23.39 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, floor tile was taken, valued at $51.36 Eight Arrests • Leyder Reblero Mejia, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude and DUI • Sheena Nicole Jones, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Sally Ann Schrader, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Christine Suzanne Ka Chun Schmidt, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property • Kimberly Marie Brogdon, age 37 of Gadsden, was arrested for Theft of Property • Paul Collins, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct • Dylan Robert Cooper, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Nickole Ann Overstreet, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injury March 14, 2025 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Francisca Maria Juan, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Tierra Lashay Moore, age 28 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana Two Accidents with No Injuries March 15, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 151 5th Street NE, a LG cell phone was taken, valued at $100.00 Two Arrests • Cody Edwards Collins, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempted Burglary • Efrien Felipe Juan, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Two Accidents with No Injuries March 16, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Charles Floyd Norman Goskie, age 25 of Flat Rock, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries March 17, 2025 No Incidents and Four Arrests • Cody Edward Collins, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Trespass and a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Kimberly Smith Durham, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jadyn Suzann Derochea, age 44 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • A 17 year old juvenile male of Valley Head, was arrested for Attempting to Elude a Police Officer One Accident with No Injuries March 18, 2025 No Incidents, One Arrest Zachery Anthony Allen Brown, age 25 of Pisgah, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries March 19, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2406 Gault Ave N, an iPhone 16 was taken, valued at $1200.00 Four Arrests • Michael Shane Skolfield, age 36 of Alpharetta, GA, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Jack M Wooten, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Three Warrants for Outside Agency
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. February 21, 2025 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Thomas Michael Guest, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm Inside the City Limits and Public Intoxication • Jaime Jimenez Domingo, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Four Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at 1st Street E and Turner Ave NE, Coleton Elijah Lee King, age 18 of Fort Payne, driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, struck Sherry Elaine Killian, age 64 of Fort Payne, driving a 1998 Ford F150. Killian was transported to Gadsden Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Jordan Road SW, Christopher Lamar Miller, age 28 of Hollywood, struck Robert Neal Doremus, age 46 of Rainsville, driving a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. Passenger in the Tahoe, Julie Christine Doremus, age 46 of Rainsville, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. February 22, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 100 Dekalb Plaza Blvd SW, a grill on a 2020 Nissan Altima was damaged, valued at $125.00 Two Arrests • Douglas Wade Biddle, age 53 of Dawson, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Tampering with Physical Evidence • Taylor David Mashburn, age 30 of Collinsville, was arrested for DUI One Accident with No Injuries February 23, 2025 Incidents • Duty Upon Striking Fixtures Upon a Highway – Occurred at 1300 67th Street NW, a fire hydrant and a street sign were damaged, valued at $8250.00 Two Arrests • Mark Alan Dean, age 58 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Robert Randolph Robbins, age 61 of Oneonta, was arrested on an Arrest Warrant One Accident with one Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Grand Ave SW, Andrew Dewayne Harper, age 28 of Fort Payne, driving a 2005 Buick Lesabre, struck Cody G Langston, age 35 of Spring City, TN, driving a 2024 Kenworth. Harper was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. February 24, 2025 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 300 5th Street NE, a 2007 fender on a Ford Econoline was damaged, valued at $300.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2915 Gault Ave N, a bumper on a 2023 Toyota Tundra was damaged, valued at $2000.00 Three Arrests • James Alan Craig, Jr, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substances • Paloma Monserrat Morales, age 26 of Henagar, was arrested on an Arrest Warrant • Junior Mayari Melendrez Enriquez, age 27 of Rainsville, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer Two Accidents with No Injuries February 25, 2025 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at I 59 218 Southbound exit ramp, a bumper on a 2016 Mazda CX5 was damaged, valued at $1,500.00 One Arrest • Joseph Sidney Davis, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Outside Agency Five Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 41st Street SW, David Rodriguez, age 44 of Fort Payne, driving a 2008 Toyota Sequoyah, struck David Miguel Felipe Francisco, age 19 of Gadsden, driving a 2003 Ford Mustang. Francisco was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. February 26, 2025 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Dallas Brenden Summerford, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Priscilla Patterson, age 41 of Crossville, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Juan Antonio Matias, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence Two Accidents with No Injuries February 27, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred on I-59 at mile marker 216, a windshield on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ was damaged, valued at $400.00 Two Arrests • Caleb Joseph Crowe, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Jennifer Robin Watts, age 44 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Five Accidents with No Injuries February 28, 2025 Incidents • Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 104 10th Street NW, a radiator was taken off a 1994 Ford Explorer, valued at $100.00 Two Arrests • Tucker Alan Goolesby, age 24 of Henagar, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Combined Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Elijah Malachi Earnest Edwards, age 21 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Three Accidents with No Injuries March 1, 2025 Incidents • Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 2301 Gault Ave S Lot 9, a Rugar Max 9mm was taken, valued at $439.00 Two Arrests • Saul Salvador Delacruz Abarca, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Rita Sue Allen Chamberlain, age 70 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries March 2, 2025 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – 16 Stewart Court Circle SE Apt 235, a window was damaged, valued at $200.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1627 Burk Drive NW, a concrete manhole housing ground wires was damaged, valued at $2,000.00 • Seized Possible Stolen Items – Occurred at 122 2nd Street NE, eleven pair of ear rings and two guitar amplifiers were found, valued at $110.00 No Arrests and No Accidents March 3, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1060 Glenn Blvd SW Suite 101, a Browning Bar 308 Rifle and a Nikon Pro Staff 7 Scope were taken, valued at $1,800.00 Two Arrests • Miguel Tomas, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Four Warrants for Failure to Appear • Patricia Marie Crane, age 38 of Cedar Bluff, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Seven Accidents with Three Injuries • An accident occurred at Airport Road W and Specialty Drive W, Christopher Allen Pierce, age 35 of Henagar, driving a 1995 Nissan, struck John Gardner Spear II, age 38 of Fort Payne, driving a 2006 Chevrolet C65. Pierce was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Medical Center Drive SW, Jeremy Lawrence Bewley, age 51 of Fort Payne, driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty, struck Thomas Kenneth Seagro, age 28 of Flat Rock, driving a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. Bewley was transported by Dekalb Ambulance Service to Erlanger Hospital and Seagro was transported by Dekalb Ambulance Service to Dekalb Regional. March 4, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 814 Greenhill Blvd NW, a window on a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was damaged, valued at $402.00 One Arrest • Mary Theresa Galloway, age 53 of Albertville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency No Accidents March 5, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Randall Drand Terrell, age 39 of Valley Head, was arrested for Public Intoxication Three Accidents with Three Injuries • An accident occurred at Grand Ave SW and 9th Street SW, Leonard Abram, age 84 of Cedar Bluff, driving a 202 Chevrolet Equinox, struck Angela Marie Wade, age 46 of Boaz, driving a 2012 Toyota Prius. Both drivers were transported to Dekalb Regional • An accident Occurred at Gault Ave N and 55th Street NE, a 17 year old juvenile female driving a 2012 Honda Civic struck Jacon Charles Wisener, age 42 of Fort Payne, driving a 2002 Ford Ranger. The juvenile female was transported to Dekalb Regional March 6, 2025 Incidents • Burglary – Occurred at 1004 Green Ave NW, silver dollar coins were taken, valued at $10,000.00 Four Arrests • Christopher Emanuel Clayton, age 28 of Fort Payne, was arrested for on a Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Outside Agency • Kyle David Martin, age 19 of Henagar, was arrested for Theft of Property • Royce Eugene Lader, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Charges of Violation of Release Order • Braulio Miguel Dominguez, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Underage Consumption of Alcohol Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and Patricia Drive NE, James Dillard Hewell, age 56 of Cave Springs, GA, driving a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, struck Jonathan Tyler Maxson, age 34 of Fort Payne, driving a 2012 GMC Yukon. The Yukon then struck Jonathan Daniel Smalley, age 59 of LaFayette, GA, driving a 2017 Dodge Ram. Hewell was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. March 7, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW Apt 206, a bumper and tail light were damaged on a 2016 Dodge Ram, valued at $400.00 One Arrest • Thomas Michael Guest, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Four Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Alabama Ave SW and 5th Street SW, Jonathan David McDaniel, age 37 of Pisgah, driving a 2020 Jeep Renegade, struck Richard Anthony Williams, age 38 of Fort Payne, driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Williams was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Grand Ave SW, Trae William Cable, age 27 of Rainsville, driving a 2016 KIA Optima, struck Arash Ghaserri, age 43 of Knoxville, TN, driving a 2015 Subaru. Cable was transported to Dekalb Regional.
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The following Death Notices are published as a courtesy of the Alabama Ledger and local funeral homes. To include more information, or a photo of your loved one, in a future edition of the Alabama Ledger contact us at 256-506-7368. You can also find more obit information on the Sand Mountain Obits Facebook Page. Death Notices Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Darrell Wayne Lang, age 84, of Albertville Dylan James Self, age 30, of Rainbow City Peggy Godfrey Spratling, age 91, formerly of Albertville Aven A. Kerr, age 79, formerly of Albertville Vonda Lee Beard, age 89, of Albertville Johnny Ray Kelley, age 68, of Guntersville Herbert Hoover Rutledge, age 95, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden George Woods, age 37, of Gadsden Martha Brown, age 72, of Centre Thomas L. "Brucy" Cook, age 48, of Gadsden Lorra Thornton, age 64, of Gadsden Albertville Memorial Chapel Rev. Spencer Leonard Kilgore, age 80, of Albertville Genette Carolton Ogburn, age 88, of Albertville Patricia Ann Hood, passed away at age 65 Myrna Marlene Roden, age 86, of Crossville Wanda Nicholson Holladay Pearce, age 79, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Thomas Randall Hilliard, age 72, of Mentone Donna Marie Couch, age 67, of Fort Payne Wynelle Ogletree, passed away at age 85 Larry Wayne Leonard, age 78, of Guntersville Patricia Elaine Guile, age 64, of Albertville Marjorie Jo Ann Wilhold, passed away at age 90 William Ralph Gwathney Jr., passed away at age 61 Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Melissa Smith Farmer, age 64, of Union Grove Marena Rochelle McCann, passed away at age 83 Jacqueline Saint passed away at age 65 Kimberly Fincher, passed away at age 52 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Netosha Moten Liggons, age 37, of Centre Josie Pruitt, age 57, of Centre Martin Avalos-Vasquez, age 50, of Fort Payne Joseph "Tommy" Cochran, age 76, of Centre Mary Nell Moon, age 83, of Rome, GA Hazel Ayer, age 84, of Centre Collier-Butler Funeral Home Dennis Wayne Bailey, age 77, of Gadsden Kelli Marie Humphries-Jemison, age 50, of Gadsden Sandra Fuhrman, age 80, of Southside Sara Andrews Putnam, age 75, of Gadsden Coy R. Davis, age 94, of Gadsden Doris Eileen Cook Cash, age 87, of Gadsden John Adrian Lane, age 82, of Rainbow City Martha Betty Armstrong, age 97, formerly of Etowah Co. John Wesley Mulkey, age 87, of Steele Collinsville Funeral Home Pauline Blackwell Oliver, age 94, of Collinsville Carolyn Florence Bachelor Samples, age 88, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Nettie Ester Lancaster, age 82, of Ider Sandra Gail Christopher, age 69, of Ider Millan Cornell Emerson, passed away at age 90 William Grady Dalton, age 86, of Henagar Faye Smith Carter, age 85, of Flat Rock Melissa Carol "Missy" Pope, age 43, of Henagar Jeri Jae Tait, age 62, of Ider James Edward Casseday, age 79, of Jasper, TN Susan Sims Allen, age 77, of Ider Roland Gilbert Miller, age 81, of Chattanooga Valley, TN Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Pauline Ashworth, passed away at age 95 Lena Sue Hicks Alvis, age 82, of Guntersville Carolyn Huffman, age 70, formerly of Gadsden James William Jackson, age 82, of Gadsden Etowah Memorial Chapel
Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Brenda June Vinyard, age 82, of Albertville Gary Newsome, age 66, of Gadsden Brenda Nolin, age 73, of Ashland James Eugene "Jim" Clouse, age 90, of Rainbow City Jeanette Brooks, age 87, of Attalla Bobby Ray Ruple, passed away at age 80 Gregory Clines McCray, age 61, of Altoona Sandra Lynn Smith, age 66, of Rainbow City Perry Funeral Home In Centre Ella Ween Brown Myer, age 87, Tuckers Chapel Linda Geneva Armstrong, age 79, of Centre Robert Earl Godfrey, age 81, of Centre Rhonda Faye Johnson, age 53, of Centre Carolyn Sue Lewis, age 81, of Centre Janice Goss Shell, age 65, of Centre Mary Christine Bates, age 91, of Fort Payne Patricia Ann Smith Rogers, passed away at age 81 Robert T. Everett, age 70, of Gaylesville Rainsville Funeral Home Wanda Callaham, age 74, of Pisgah Arthur Clayton Scott, age 62, of Fort Payne Lillian Watkins, age 84, of Geraldine L.D. Guffey Jr., age 88, of Antioch Cindy Dukes, age 83, formerly of Rainsville Lawton Bell, age 85, of Powell Dewayne Greeson, age 75, of Pleasant Hill Community Mike "Squirrel" Brasher, age 60, of Fort Payne Section Funeral Home Darvin Edward Hurtt, age 73, of Dogtown Mia Lena Etchberger, passed away at age 71 Joel B. Burt, passed away at age 71 Mildred Rupil Barnes, age 90, of Fort Payne June Jacqueline Doris Pyle, age 94, of Alexandria Martha Roberts Killian, passed away at age 80 Robert Carden Ashley, age 66, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home David Charles Gann, age 72, of Dutton Doris Earlene Bargerstock, age 94, of Fort Payne Michael Dennis Wood, age 56, of Scottsboro Sandra Elaine Graham, age 84, of Rainsville George Felton Rogers, age 96, of Geraldine Tommy Hugh Edmondson, age 71, of Fyffe Pattie Michelle Martin, age 50, of Rainsville William B. Howard Jr., age 78, of Scottsboro Jerry Fred Cozart, age 47, of Collinsville Henry Clay Clark, age 75, of Fort Payne Rickey Gerald Costner, age 75, of Crossville Sandra Wells, age 66, of Fyffe Donna Kay Southers, age 70, of Geraldine Danny Neil Wade, age 61, of Crossville Wendell Jackson Grimes, age 84, of Albertville Mary Evon Lands, age 92, of Section Man Indicted For Theft of Public Funds Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictment of a former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds. Natalie Colette Lewis, 59, of Montgomery, was indicted by the March term of the Montgomery County Grand Jury on multiple felony charges, including Aggravated Theft of Property, Use of Office for Personal Gain, and Violation of the Alabama Computer Crimes Act. Lewis surrendered to the Montgomery County Detention Facility and was released on a $30,000 bond. Aggravated Theft of Property is a felony punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment and a fine up to $60,000. Use of Office for Personal Gain is a Class B felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years imprisonment and a fine up to $30,000. Violation of the Alabama Computer Crimes Act is a Class C felony, punishable by 1 to 10 years imprisonment and a fine up to $15,000. Virgil Dale Wilson, passed away at age 66 Terry "Radar" Myers, age 69, of Dutton James Allen Kirby, age 62, of Section Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit launched an investigation after the theft was discovered and reported by the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Attorney General Marshall commended the agency for its swift action in identifying and reporting the fraud. “Public trust is the foundation of government service, and when a state employee abuses that trust for personal gain, it is a direct assault on the taxpayers of Alabama,” said Attorney General Marshall. “My office is committed to rooting out fraud and holding those who steal from the public accountable. This case serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law.” The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Bruce Lieberman, Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75 percent of its funding—$1.2 million for Fiscal Year 2024—through an annual grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.
• Elijah Wade Demarco, age 45 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Nataly M Montejo, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Resisting Arrest Two Accidents with one Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Prestwood Drive SW, Anna Nicole Chambers, age 23 of Rainsville, driving a 2006 Ford Escape, struck Linda P Smith, age 78 of Fort Payne, driving a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. Smith then struck Rosemary Lang, age 75 of Rainsville, driving a 2022 Honda. Lang the struck Andrea D Dean, age 79 of Fort Payne, driving a 2009 Toyota Tundra. Chambers was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. March 20, 2025 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Nataly M Montejo, age 24 of Fort Payne, was charged with Destruction of Property • Alan Eliseo Juan, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence, Underage Consumption of Alcohol and Resisting Arrest • Amber Ann Smith, age 31 of Piedmont, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries March 21, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at I-59 mm 219, a bumper and fog lights were damaged on a 2013 Fiat 500 Sport, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $162.29 Three Arrests • Alan Eliseo Juan, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Waco Byron Kean, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Joel Shannon Rhodes, age 55 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Drug Trafficking Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI of a Controlled Substance Five Accidents with No Injuries March 22, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $444.09 Two Arrests • James Daniel Oakley, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear • A 13 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property, Obstructing Government Operation and Resisting Arrest One Accident with No Injuries March 23, 2025 No Incidents and Four Arrests • Manuel Sabastian Sabastian, age 20 of Albertville, was arrested for Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, DUI and Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Benjamin Allen Brown, age 31 of Rainsville, was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Operations, Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest • Jose Alejandro Reyes, age 23 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Mario Miguel Tomas, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries The Etowah County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect following reports of a bail bonding scam that targeted local residents. According to a December 2024 press release from Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, the suspect, identified as Karen Ann Holderfield, 36, of Crossville, Alabama, has been arrested and faces two counts of Theft of Property in the Fourth Degree (TOP 4). The investigation began when victims reported being contacted by an individual posing as a bail bondsman. The victims were told that a family member was in jail and needed bail money to secure their release. After sending an initial payment, victims discovered their family members were not released. When they inquired further, the suspect claimed there was another outstanding warrant and demanded additional payments. Victims sent money through a CashApp account. After the payments were made, the family members still were not released, and the suspect stopped responding to calls. Investigators tracked the CashApp account, identified the suspect, and took her into custody. Sheriff Horton urges anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a similar scam to come forward. Several names were associated with the suspect's CashApp account, and investigators are working to identify additional victims. If you have any information or believe you have been a victim of this scam, contact the Etowah County Sheriff's Office at (256)546-2825, tipline@etowahcounty.org or CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. Bail Bonding Scam Arrest
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