The Sports Ledger www.TheSportsLedger.com Twelve Arrested For Drugs In DeKalb County Narcotics Agents were busy during the first month of 2024. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, agents seized 600 grams of methamphetamine, 3168 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, 103 DU of controlled pills, 1 gram of spice and executed two search warrants. On January 6, Officers with the Collinsville Police Department made a traffic stop on Highway 68 and found Christian Terrazas Sanchez (age 29 of Fort Payne) in possession of cocaine. Sanchez was charged with DUI (Alcohol) and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On January 9, officers with Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Dustin Labron Bell (age 37 of Livingston, MO) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On January 13, Officers with Sylvania Police Department stopped a vehicle on County Road 108. During the stop, methamphetamine was found in the vehicle. Goldia Amanda Louise Henderson (age 49 of Section) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On January 21, Officers with Sylvania officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75. As Officers approached the vehicle, the odor of marijuana was detected. Marijuana and methamphetamine were found during a search. Alex Davi Walter (age 30 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On January 23, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Bacardi Treven Ayers (age 52 of Huntsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On January 26, Sylvania officers stopped a vehicle for being in the wrong lane of travel on County Road 685 in Sylvania. As Officers approached the vehicle, they could smell marijuana coming from within. During a search, kratom, oxycodone and hydrocodone were found, which neither had a prescription for. Rick Anthony Ray Owens (age 41 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Melissa Sue Choate (age 39 of Sylvania) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On January 27, deputies stopped a vehicle on Highway 75 near County Road 141 for a speeding violation. When the vehicle pulled over, a white male identified as Ronald Michael Wayne Davis (age 30 of Flat Rock), exited the vehicle, and resisted as Deputies tried placing him under arrest. During a search of the vehicle, a firearm and controlled prescription medication was found that was not prescribed to him. Davis was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting Arrest. On January 28, Officers with the Collinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 11. The officers found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. Kenneth John Reed (age 43 of Attalla) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On January 29, deputies received a call from a service station attendant about an intoxicated individual. Paul Hansel Reed II (age 45 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. On January 31st, Narcotics Agents executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 577 in Rainsville. Marijuana was found during a search of the home. Hubert Craig Bodiford (age 51 of Rainsville) was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Krystal Michelle Houston (age 40 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sex Act By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger A Substitute teacher has
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Fort Payne Police Crime 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. January 19, 2024 Incidents • • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1600 Glenn Blvd SW, a Greenworks pressure washer and a Craftsman trimmer were taken, valued at $538. One Arrest • Landon Cole Frazier, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Running a Stop Sign No Accidents February 1, 2024 Incidents •
Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 2009 Watkins Ave. NE Apt. 195, two tires and a rim were damaged on a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, valued at $400 No Arrests, 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries January 20, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1104 Gault Ave. N, Alabama tag 28AD35T was taken, valued at $100 Two Arrests • Michael Christopher Bailey, age 50 of Section, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Johana Araceli Tomas, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence No Accidents January 21, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 600 3rd Street SE, a fire hydrant, a stop sign and street sign were damaged, valued at $5,300 Two Arrests • Fernando Ramirez Gallegos, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Ladell Keyon Bradley, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Two Accident with 0 Injuries January 22, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1377 Airport Road SW, an Apple iPhone 14 was taken, valued at $1000 • Damaged Property – Occurred at I-59 mm 217, a windshield on a 2009 Scion XR was damaged, valued at $200 Two Arrests • Juan Francisco Felipe, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Christopher Wayne Roden, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Three Accidents with 0 Injuries January 23, 2024 Incidents • Possession of a Forged Instrument – Occurred at 302 Airport Road W, a check in the amount of $13,987.98 was forged One Arrest • Larry Lebron Tidwell II, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence and a Warrant for Outside Agency for Breaking and Entering a Vehicle One Accident with 1 injury • An accident occurred at Jordan Road SW and Lebanon Road SW, Libby Sue Edgeworth, age 23 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Toyota Carolla, left the roadway and struck a fence. Edgeworth was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. January 24, 2024 No Incidents, 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries, and One Arrest • Sonja Kay Young, age 46 of Henagar, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear January 25, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 3800 Alabama Ave NW, a stop sign was damaged, valued at $200 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $660.40 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1516 Scenic Road E, a driveway and lawn were damaged, valued at $300 Three Arrests • Rodrigo Diaz Garcia, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Derrick Grant Barkley, age 47 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jacob Clark Goza, age 36 of Sylvania, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear One Accident with 0 Injuries January 26, 2024 No Incidents, One Accident with 0 Injuries, One Arrest • Flor Alicia Jordan, age 39 of Boaz, was arrested on a Warrant for Seatbelt Violation January 27, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, and One Arrest • Gary Patrick McClure, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI January 28, 2024 No Incidents, Two Accidents with 0 Injuries, Two Arrests • John Robert Clawson, age 61 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of a Pistol, and Possession of Stolen Property • Joshua Dwayne Lawley, age 42 of Clanton, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency January 29, 2024 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, a quarter panel on a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek was damaged, valued at $800 One Arrest • Abraham Lewis III, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency 1 Accident with 0 Injuries January 30, 2024 Incidents • Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card – Occurred at 1001 Sanders Ave NE, charges of $500 were made without authorization • Theft of Property – Occurred at 809 Alabama Ave NW Apt B, a license plate was taken, valued at $36.60 No Arrests and Four Accidents with 0 Injuries January 31, 2024 Incidents
Damaged Property – Occurred at 1906 Glenn Blvd SW Suite 1200, a business sign was damaged, valued at $1000 Two Arrests • Jonathan Charles Meeks, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Vernon Earl Cottrell, age 32 of Arab, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries February 2, 2024 No Incidents, Three Accidents with 0 Injuries, one Arrests • Francisco Manuel, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI February 3, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, Three Arrests • Randy Lamar Crawford, age 50 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jason Ray Bush, age 57 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Nicholas Kimo Carter, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia February 4, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, One Arrest • Christopher Michael Gregory, age 34 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency February 5, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1600 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2015 Nissan Rogue was damaged, valued at $1000 Four Arrests • Tammy Flesa Wilbanks, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Kristin Lynn Maes Foster, age 31 of Centre, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jeremy Daniel Ahmed, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Zachary Wolfgang Snapp, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear No Accidents February 6, 2024 No Incidents, Two Arrests • Albert Isaiah Character, age 21 of Pisgah, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Barry Phillip Satterfield, age 60 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear Five Accidents with 1 Injury • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and Desoto Pkwy NE, Cory Gene Ingram, age 45 of Mentone, driving a 2000 Toyota Four Runner, struck Karen E Rodriquez Loza, age 26 of Adairsville, GA, driving a 2021 Honda Accord. Loza was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. February 7, 2024 Incidents • Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 105 5th Street NE, a bumper on a 2014 Hyundai was damaged, valued $3000 • Theft of Lost Property – Occurred at 3606 Greenhill Blvd NW, a wallet and contents were taken, valued at $600 • Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 409 38th Street NE, charges of $1143.15 were made without authorization No Accidents, One Arrest • Ottis Raymond Wells, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear February 8, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, Five Arrests • Edwin Yobani Mendoza Gamas, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • A 14 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Breylon Dionte Kier Willis, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency • Joseph Eddie Whittle, age 55 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Waylon Eric Pope, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear February 9, 2024 No Incidents, Four Arrests • James Loy Roberts, age 56 of Dawson, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Ronaldo Estrada, age 25 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Leonard Lee Otinger, age 49 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jessie James Tedder, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure to Display Insurance 1 Accident with 1 Injury • An accident occurred at Wooten Gap Road NW and Greenhill Blvd NW, a 16 year old juvenile female of Rainsville, driving a 2017 Ford Fusion stuck a deer and left the roadway. The juvenile female was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. February 10, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 200 Dekalb Plaza Blvd SW, a block wall and gutters were damaged, valued at $20,100 Two Arrests • John Daniel Jacobs, age 41 of Piedmont, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Billy Jacob Turner, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence and DUI No Accidents with 0 Injuries
been arrested for engaging in sex act with a student under 19 years of age. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, his office recently received a complaint about a substitute teacher possibly having inappropriate relations with a student. Following an investigation into the complaint by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities arrested Stephanie Mechelle Woods (age 45 of Henagar) and booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center. She is charged with School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student under the age of 19 years.
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“I would like to thank our Investigations Unit and the Board of Education for their earnestness in getting this case taken care of,” commented Sheriff Welden. “Our children have every right to feel safe at school, and parents have every right to expect it. Our children are our number 1 priority and we will protect them at all cost.”
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