A LABAMA L EDGER
MAY 2023
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Authorities Arrest 34 For Drugs
Over thirty people were arrested last month on drug related charges in DeKalb County. According to Sheriff Nick Welden a total of 34 individuals were charged in connection to drugs. The Sheriff’s department reported that approximately 194 grams methamphetamine, 548 grams marijuana, 2 grams heroin, 20 grams fentanyl, 1 gram cocaine and 60 grams synthetic marijuana seized. On April 4, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 40, near Henagar School. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, prescription medication and drug paraphernalia were found. Clifford Scott Sanders (57 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 5, Narcotics Agents spotted Brittany Nicole Owens (33 of Sylvania) who they knew had active warrants pull into an Apartment Complex on Lakeside Drive in Sylvania. Agents followed Owens into her apartment and placed her under arrest. While in the apartment, authorities found synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Owens handed over approximately 49.5 grams of synthetic marijuana that she had concealed on her person. Owens was charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. Krystal Dawn Cisco (32 of Dawson) was also found in the apartment and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on April 5, Narcotics Agents were called to assist Officers with State Probation and Parole as they were going to a residence on County Road 235 in Fort Payne. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Fonda Whaley Ross (62 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Parole Violation. On April 6, Officers with Henagar Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the driver fled from officers. The vehicle was later spotted at a residence on Hilltop Road in Henagar. Officers with Henagar, Sylvania and Powell Police Departments, Deputies and Narcotic Agents with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office all arrived on scene to look for the suspects that had fled. After entering the residence, Cody Ladon Garmany (34 of Henagar) and Brittney Lannette Jackson (31 of Henagar) were found hiding in the house. Garmany was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Government Operations. Jackson was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In another April 6 incident, Narcotics Agents were called when Officers with Collinsville Police Department observed some drug activity at a motel in Collinsville. Contact was made with the subject and the person was found to be in possession of a large amount of THC gummies, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ivan Nicolas Avila (27 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence and 9 warrants for Failure to Appear. On April 10, Officers with Henagar Police Department made a traffic stop on Highway 75 with a DeKalb County K-9 Unit arriving to assist. During a search of the vehicle, marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Hallie Breanna Haynie (27 of Scottsboro) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Also on April 10, Officers with Ider Police Department made a traffic stop on Highway 75, with the vehicle failing to stop. After a short pursuit, the driver lost control and fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. During a search of the vehicle, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia were found. Sabrina Lyn Stewart (25 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Attempt to Elude. On April 12, officers with Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 and County Road 322. Marijuana, a pistol and an undisclosed amount of US currency were found in the vehicle. Bobby Ray Mabry (71 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol. Three additional incidents occurred on April 12. (1) Officers with Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, Officers requested a DCSO K-9 Unit assist. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Douglas Alexander Benefield (47 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (2) Officers with Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the county line. A DCSO K-9 Unit was called to assist, finding approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, as well as a pistol in the vehicle. Lowell Anthony Payne (59 of Dutton) was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol. Charity Leanne Jackson (35 of Dutton) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (3) Officers with Collinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop finding the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Ronny Joe Foote Jr (46 of Stanton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 14, Officers with Collinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 and US 11 finding methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. A DCSO K-9 Unit was called to assist. Brandon Lee Hyde (28 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. Denisha Garmonette Sluss (42 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance,
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On April 19, officers with Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop due to an expired tag. A citation was written and the occupants of the vehicle were advised they were free to go. The driver of the vehicle didn’t pull away, so after a few minutes, the Officer went back to make sure everything was ok. Both the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and the passenger was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Nathan Eugene Womack (46 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In a second incident on April 19, Deputies, along with Narcotic Agents, went to a residence on Longview Road in Henagar to serve several felony warrants. Methamphetamine and synthetic marijuana were found in the home. Justin Wade Bass (26 of Henagar) was charged with 5 warrants for Failure to Appear. Alena Bailey Benson (25 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2). On April 20, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 479 in Kilpatrick to serve a warrant. Methamphetamine was found in the home. Casey Lynn Garrod (42 of Dawson) and Jerome Heath Garrod were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (x2). The Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 92 on April 20. Officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Tina Michelle Harris (50 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 25, deputies were on Highway 35 on Chambers Ave when they attempted a traffic stop. The driver drove a short distance down the road before pulling over. After he stopped, he exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended. A large amount of methamphetamine was found on the driver, Ricky Daryl Collins (55 of Dutton), as well as in the vehicle. Approximately 54 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Collins was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude (x2), Resisting Arrest and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. On April 26, officers with Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Crystal Mechelle Howard (41 of Fyffe) and Anthony Moore Stewart (55 of Newmarket, Ak) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. In a second incident on April 26, Narcotics Agents received information that someone with active felony warrants was at a residence on Nottingham Lane in Fyffe. Approximately 2 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in the home. James Matthew Morris Jr (27 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 27, Narcotics Agents, along with Officers with Powell Police Department conducted a search warrant at an Apartment Complex in Powell after receiving information of drug activity. Marijuana, ACID, Kratom, illegal prescription pills and drug paraphernalia were found in the apartment. Dillon Lucas Shrader (20 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. Also on April 27, officers with Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 and County Road 33. The driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jimmy Lee Wyatt (62 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 29, Deputies called Narcotics Agents to assist at a residence on Newsome Drive in Sylvania after finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the home while they were following up on a burglary case. The DCSO Investigations Unit also assisted in this case, finding stolen vehicles and property. Gary William Waldo (40 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft of Property 1st (x2) and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. Amber Lynn Horne (21 of Sylvania) was charged with Theft of Property 1st (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Two other incidents also occurred on April 29. (1) Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Geraldine finding marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms in the vehicle. Bruce Allen Riedlinger (49 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol. Jason Wayne Mayes (43 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st. (2) Deputies went to a residence on County Road 21 in Crossville to serve a warrant. While there, Deputies saw a male subject sitting in a vehicle throw a red bag out of the window. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Fred Erwin Byars Jr (70 of Abbeville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 30 Deputies noticed a male walking in the roadway on County Road 155 and County Road 169. Deputies identified the male subject as Derek Allen Register (32 of Higdon), having active warrants with DCSO. Register was found to be in possession of Fentanyl. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and two warrants for Failure to Appear.
Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton recently participated in the 119th session of the National Sheriffs' Institute Leadership Development Course held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This no-cost program is provided by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). Sheriff Horton was nominated to join 24 other sheriffs from across the country for training on effective leadership within the Sheriff's Office, the local criminal justice system, and their community. Leadership Development Photo from Etowah County Sheriff's Office Barbarian Challenge To Be Held At Noccalula Falls Park Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet and pushed to the limit will be taking part in Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge, a six-mile obstacle course run through scenic Noccalula Falls Park. The tenth annual extreme competition set for June 17, 2023, and registration is open at www.barbarianchallenge.com. The Barbarian Challenge course is approximately six miles long and includes more than 20 natural and challenging human-made obstacles and tough terrain. The course takes participants into the Black Creek Gorge and up close and personal with Noccalula Falls. It is considered one of the south’s most scenic obstacle course race. New this year, the festival area and start/finish lines will be over by the waterfall area and not on the traditional battlefield. Race or “horde” times are at 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. for competitors and 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for non-competitors. All finishers receive a Barbarian medal. The overall female and male winners from the 8:00 a.m. horde will receive a custom Barbarian battle ax. The awards ceremony will start at approximately noon. Professional Maintenance Service Truck Wash Specializing in Eighteen-Wheeler Washouts, Truck and Trailer Washes, Inside and Outside Trailer Washes, Dump Trucks, Van/Pickup, and Roll Backs. For more info, visit www.barbarianchallenge.com or call Christina Richardson with City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation at 256-549-4663 ext. 3. The Barbarian Challenge is for those 13 years old and older. Anyone under the age of 15 must have a parent or guardian present to sign a consent waiver and run with them. The smallest barbarians can participate in the Kid’s Barbarian Challenge competition, sponsored by The Factory Gadsden, from 8 to 11 a.m. The race is open to kids 5 to 12 years old and is approximately .6 miles and includes mud. Finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and goody bag that are pre-registered. There will be food, drink and beer vendors. The event is held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. Registration is available on race day (t-shirts may or may not be available at this time). Participants must show up an hour before desired horde time to register on race day. Packet pick up and race day registration will be in the Kiwanis Pavilion. Registration fees are as follows: March 1 – May 15 – $60 non-competitive / $70 competitive May 16 – June 12 – $75 non-competitive / $85 competitive June 12 – Race Day – $85 non-competitive / $95 competitive A packet pick-up party will be held Friday, June 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Pavilion at Noccalula Falls Park. Barbarian Challenge and Kid’s Barbarian Challenge participants can pick up their race packets and visit with other competitors. The Barbarian Challenge is organized and staged by the City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department and is presented by Greater Gadsden Area Tourism. The Barbarian Challenge is held at Noccalula Falls Park located at 1500 Noccalula Road in Gadsden. Pets are not allowed.
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