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• Dakota Micah Freeman, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Kaleb Drake Kimbrell, age 19 of Section, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Stephanie Elaine Gifford, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Al Drecus Anderson, age 37 of Birmingham, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries September 20, 2025 Incidents • Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 501 Grand Ave NW, a front bumper on a 2024 Toyota RAV was damaged, valued at $100.00 No Arrest and No Accidents September 21, 2025 No Incidents One Arrest • Francisco Sebastian Francisco, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Resisting Arrest and DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries September 22, 2025 No Incidents Five Arrests • Joshua Daniel Austin, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Micheal Alexander Bright, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Colby Jacob Wells, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Rendering False Alarm • Knowledge Justice Moore, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Christopher Lynn Perryman, age 45 of Cullman, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct Four Accidents with No Injuries September 23, 2025 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at I-59 N mm 217, a semi-trailer and mirror were damaged, valued at $5000.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 200 Railroad Ave E, a bicycle was taken, valued at $200.00 Six Arrests • Ethan Labron Gregory Wright, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • A 14 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Jalen Anthony Johnson, age 25 of Fyffe, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Misaia Trion Moore, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Barry Phillip Satterfield, age 59 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Triston Seth Brasher, age 22 of Pisgah, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Discharging a Firearm in the City Limits Two Accidents with No Injuries September 24, 2025 No Incidents No Arrests Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Grand Ave SW, Andrew Jace Croft Brown, age 37 of Dawson, driving a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, struck Adamariz Acevedo Garcia, age 24 of Fort Payne, driving a 2014 Ford Fusion. Garcia was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. September 25, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 108 14th Street NW Apt 22, a 1997 GMC 1500 was taken, valued at $2000.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 300 3rd Street SE, a stop sign and post were damaged, valued at $50.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a window on a Honda Pilot was damaged, valued at $800.00 Three Arrests • Harley Dewayne Jones, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property • Nathan Lee Allen, age 18 of Dutton, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Underage Consumption of Alcohol • A 14 year old juvenile male of Valley Head was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol One Accident with No Injuries Youth Hunting Dates The State Lands Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the youth deer and duck hunt schedules for the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area (FWFTA) in Hale County. The hunts will take place late November 2025 through February 2026. Registration opens October 1 and runs until October 13, 2025. “I am thrilled that we can share the great deer and duck hunting on this Forever Wild property with a new generation of young hunters,” said Chris Blankenship. “Youth hunts like these create great bonding experiences for families and help young hunters become responsible stewards of Alabama’s abundant natural resources.” After registration closes, hunters will be selected via a computerized, random drawing on October 14. If selected, hunters must accept their hunt invitation by October 17. Youth Deer Hunt Dates • November 26, 29 • December 3, 10, 17 • January 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 Youth Duck Hunt Dates • November 29 • December 6, 10, 17 • January 3, 17, 21, 24, 28 • February 7 Registration Website • https://public.dcnr.alabama.gov/puvHunts80
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. September 7, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 5202 Greenhill Blvd NW, a bumper on a 2009 Pontiac G8 was damaged, valued at $500.00 Two Arrests • Jeremiah Brandon Graham, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Orian Chase Bethune, age 34 of Henagar, was arrested for DUI One Accident with No Injuries September 8, 2025 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 308 Greenhill Blvd NW, a door and handle on a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox were damaged, valued at $500.00 • Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle - $240.00 in currency and clothes were taken, valued at $325.00 Four Arrests • Pablo Santiago Recines, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Mark Jason Adams, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Two Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • James Alan Craig, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Deanna Fran Tolbert, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Charges of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia One Accident with No Injuries September 9, 2025 Incidents • Robbery – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave N, $3288.00 in currency was taken • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $97.44 Two Arrests • Brian Douglas Pierce, age 57 of Mentone, was arrested on a Warrant for Theft of Property • Erika Ordonez Hernandez, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property and a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries September 10, 2025 No Incidents Two Arrests • Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 3:07 pm • Cordy Wells Jackson, age 53 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear Running a Stop Sign at 5:18 pm One Accident with No Injuries September 11, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Lost Property- Occurred at 202 Greenhill Blvd NW, an iPhone 15 and case were taken, valued at $700.00 One Arrest • Austin Shane Medlock, age 26 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Five Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at 49th Street NW and I-59, Katherine Dawn Cardwell, age 32 of Fort Payne, driving a 2024 Jeep Wrangler, struck Manuel Cruz, age 36 of Fort Payne, driving a 2020 Traverse. Cardwell was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Grand Ave SW and 5th Street SW, Tyler Bias Christian, age 34 of Crossville, driving a 2007 Honda Civic, struck Vicente Valasquez Florencio, age 37 of Fort Payne, driving a 2008 GMC Yukon. Christian was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. September 12, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Grover Cleaveland Wylie, age 76 of Pisgah, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries September 13, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $17.00 This free training is open to individuals 18 years and older and is designed to enhance participants’ confidence in firearm handling while teaching essential self-defense techniques and situational awareness. New for 2025, the course will include a House of Worship Security Block specifically tailored for faith- based security teams. This addition will cover planning, preparedness, and response strategies to help ensure the safety of congregations. “At Gadsden State, we are dedicated to empowering our communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and their loved ones safe,” said Chief Jay Freeman, head of the Gadsden State Police Department. “Our Civilian Firearms Class provides citizens the opportunity to learn firearm safety, understand legal responsibilities, and gain practical skills—especially as we approach the busy holiday season.” "This class isn’t just about firearms,” Freeman added. “It’s about equipping individuals and families with the confidence, knowledge, and awareness to protect
Three Arrests • Fernando Ramirez Gallegos, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Michael Darnell Carter, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property • Taylor Jonathan Browder, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries September 14, 2025 No Incidents and Four Arrests • Diego Andres Garcia, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Terry Alan Vanhook, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Steven Kane Alexander, age 61 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Diego Juan Mateo, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence No Accidents September 15, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Garry Patrick McClure, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence Two Accidents with No Injuries September 16, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 400 Grand Ave NW, a stop sign was damaged, valued at $50.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1813 Glenn Blvd SW, a rear quarter panel on a 2015 GMC Acadia was damaged, valued at $3500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1500 Godfrey Ave NE Apt C, a Nintendo Switch 2 and $100.00 in currency were taken, valued at $400.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 120 Airport Road W, a meal was not paid for, valued at $10.00 • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a bumper and headlight were damaged on a 2002 Ford F250, valued at $500.00 No Arrests Three Accident with No Injuries September 17, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 100 5th Street NE, a railroad crossing arm was damaged, valued at $561.22 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 7410 Gault Ave N, a mailbox and trash can were damaged, valued at $200.00 Two Arrests • Brandon Eugene Graham, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Eight Warrants for Failure to Appear • Lewis Franklin Ramsey, age 48 of Mentone, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Citadel Rock Road NE and Desoto Parkway, Bonnie Jean Durham, age 76 of Fort Payne, driving a 2025 Toyota RAV 4, struck Severiano Hernandez, age 33 of Horton, driving a 2007 Ford Mustang. Passenger in the Mustang, Pedro Hernandez Dominquez, age 40 of Horton, was transported to Dekalb Regional. September 18, 2025 No Incidents and Four Arrests • A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Harassment and Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Elias Pascual Maria, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Michael Shawn Mitchell, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Trespass • Dylan Gage Headrick, age 21 of Valley Head, was arrested for Theft of Property No Accidents September 19, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 402 5th Street NE, a key fob and side mirror were damaged, valued at $62.85 Eight Arrests • Krista Danielle Weathers, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • James Chester Moore, age 53 of Fyffe, was arrested for DUI • Johnny Ray Elkins, age 34 of Valley Head, was arrested on Seven Warrants for Failure to Appear • Luke Morgan Miller, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor
Free Civilian Firearms Class The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department will host its annual Civilian Firearms Class on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. themselves. We encourage families to attend together and grow stronger through this training.” The Course Schedule is as follows: • 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Classroom Instruction (Beck Conference Center, 203 College Drive) • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Live Range Training
Certified firearms instructors from multiple law enforcement agencies will lead both the classroom and live range sessions, with support from departments across the region. The Course Topics Include: • Basics of Pistol Shooting • Firearm Types and Functions • Firearm Safety • Situational Awareness and Avoiding Danger • Legal Responsibilities of Gun Ownership Participants Must Bring the following items • A functioning handgun
• Proper holster • Eye protection • Ear protection • 50 rounds of ammunition
Class space is limited. To register contact: Emily Feemster: efeemster@gadsdenstate.edu; 256-549-8611 or Police Chief Jay Freeman: jfreeman@gadsdenstate.edu; 256-549-8672
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