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18 Arrests for Drugs During the month of December, DeKalb County Authorities arrested 18 individuals on drug related charges.
Walter was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on December 19, Ider Police Officers and deputies, responded to the Family Dollar on Highway 117 in relation to a suspected shoplifter. Deputies made contact with Douglas Wade Biddle (52 of Dawson) finding him to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Biddle was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 20, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 near Wal-Mart for a switched tag. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and an alprazolam pill was found. Joshua Michael Jennings (33 of Hazel Green) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Hold for Agency. Amber Leanne Bailey (37 of New Market) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On December 21, Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Alabama Highway 75 and County Road 227, where they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Krystle Nicole Croft (39 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of Release (x3) and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. Christopher Wayne Tarvin (32 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On December 23, Officers with the Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop. They discovered that the driver had put methamphetamine in a drink trying to hide it. Eddy Dewayne Underwood (32 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Tampering with Physical Evidence and 8 warrants for Failure to Appear. On December 29, Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 263 in Fort Payne for trespassing. When Deputies arrived, the owner was attempting to keep Anthony Wayne Bishop (44 of Hokes Bluff) out of the residence. During the initial arrest for trespassing, Bishop was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bishop was charged with Criminal Trespass 1st, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On New Year’s Eve, Henagar Officers were conducting a safety checkpoint at Bellview and County Road 134. When Wesley Jacob Read (48 of Sylvania) and Trina Dianne McBryar (29 of Trenton, Ga) approached the checkpoint an officer noticed Read trying to conceal something under him. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills were found. Read was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McBryar was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. “The Attorney General’s Office is home to nearly two hundred dedicated employees who work tirelessly for this state. They deserve to perform their duties without fear for their safety. Today’s sentencing sends a clear message: terrorism against the people of Alabama will not be tolerated.” Attorney General Marshall thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the special agents of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office for their work in investigating and apprehending this terrorist. He also thanked the Assistant Attorneys General who prosecuted the case, Damon Lewis and Alana Cammack.
According to a press release, the first arrest occurred on December 4, 2024 when DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and Highway 35 in Powell. Deputies found the driver to be in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Patricia Hope Galloway (26 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 6, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in the Geraldine area, where they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. John Mark Hoge (57 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also, on December 6, a K-9 Deputy stopped a vehicle at the Mapco in Collinsville where the K-9 alerted on the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located during a search. Larry Shane Freeman (57 of Boaz) and Matthew Ryan Daugherty, Sr (51 of Gadsden) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. In a third incident on December 6, deputies met up with Sardis Police Department to pick up Kelly Renee Edmondson (56 of Collinsville) who had outstanding warrants with DCSO. After arriving at the jail, Corrections Officers found Edmondson to be in possession of methamphetamine. Edmondson was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. On December 11, Deputies stopped a vehicle at Highway 40 and Andrew Lee Drive in Henagar, where they found the driver to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua Heath Jones (34 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On December 13, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 11, where they found the driver to be in possession of 6 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Charles Edward McKinney, Jr (55 of Valley Head) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 16, Officers with the Collinsville Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that had turned onto County Road 6 in Collinsville. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated with the vehicle crashing a short time later. A brief foot chase then ensued with Ivan Nicolas Avila (29 of Collinsville) soon being apprehended. Avila was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Avila was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest, 3 warrants for Failure to Appear and 6 Bond Revocations. On December 19, Collinsville Police Officers stopped a vehicle on County Road 51 North in Collinsville city limits. Alex Daiv Walter (31 of Crossville) was identified as the driver and found to have a warrant for his arrest with another department. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert has plead guilty to a Montgomery County indictment charging him with one count of Arson in the Second Degree and one count of Possession of an Explosive Device. The Honorable Greg Griffin sentenced Calvert to ten years in prison, to be served concurrently with his 9-year prison sentence given for his federal conviction for the same conduct. Marshall added in a press release, that the convictions arise from Calvert’s bombing of the Office of the Alabama Attorney General in February of last year. On February 23, 2024, Calvert traveled from Birmingham to Montgomery. With him, he brought an improvised explosive device (IED) comprising a coffee can, dryer lint, lighter fluid, shrapnel, and fireworks. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on February 24, he arrived in Montgomery and made his way on foot around the Capitol, placing over fifteen different kinds of political stickers on buildings and other structures, one of which stated, “Support your local Antifa.” At approximately 3:35 a.m., Calvert began walking towards the Office of the Alabama Attorney General, where he placed the IED in the walkway near the southeast corner of the building. At 3:42 a.m., he detonated the IED, damaging the building. “Mr. Calvert did not simply set off an explosive device at an office building—he attacked the state of Alabama and
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Economic Development Authority announces new staff roles The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority has announced the realignment of two key staff positions. Jami Posey has been named the authority’s assistant director, and Pam Gibson is now the authority’s project specialist. “We are blessed with a small and mighty professional team who coordinates DeKalb County’s economic development efforts,” said Dr. Brett Johnson, the authority’s executive director. “We wanted to ensure their positions aligned with the critical work they perform for our companies on behalf of our many communities. As a team, in collaboration with invaluable community partners, we are honored to represent DeKalb County.” Posey joined the authority in 2022 as marketing and administrative director after working in several roles at the Times-Journal. As the authority’s assistant director, Posey serves as the organization’s business manager and coordinates the authority’s marketing and workforce development initiatives. Posey graduated from Fort Payne High School and earned a bachelor’s in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is married to Randy Posey, and they have two sons: Fisher and Fowler. Posey is an active member of Highland Baptist Church, the Fort Payne Optimist Club, and the Northeast Alabama Community College Entrepreneurial Center’s Advisory Council. She is currently a member of the 2025 Class of Leadership DeKalb. Gibson retired from the authority in 2023 and returned part-time in 2024 to support new and existing economic development projects. In her new role, Gibson serves as the authority’s incentives and grants expert offering companies hand-in-glove support with government programs that increase DeKalb County’s competitive advantage when attracting new projects. “The excitement of being a small part of helping a company grow in our community is like no other,” said Gibson. “I’ve seen many changes over 23 years in economic development, but the relationships between local, county, and state partners remain. I’ve had several companies comment on the unique camaraderie between all the necessary partners in DeKalb County, and I am proud to be a part of that team.” The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority was established by statute in 1993 with the primary mission of recruiting and retaining new industry in DeKalb County. Dr. Brett Johnson was recently named the authority’s second executive director following the retirement of 30- year economic development veteran, Jimmy Durham. In 2024, the authority shepherded a record-setting $144 million in new investments resulting in 212 new jobs for DeKalb County’s economy resulting from seven projects. 2025 is looking to keep up with that pace of activity, with another seven projects currently pending. Child Sex Abuse
Bomber Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison An individual involved in the bombing in Alabama's Capital City will serve ten years in prison. the freedom, liberty, and rule of law that govern all Alabama citizens,” said Attorney General Marshall.
According to Fort Payne Police Detective Sgt. Jose DeSocarraz, a 42-year old man has been arrested for Child Sexual Abuse. After an initial investigation of two minors being forensically interviewed by The Children’s Advocacy Center, on January 16, Nathaniel Brent King, age 42 of Fort Payne, has been arrested and charged with 4 Counts of Sexual Abuse 1st. King turned himself in and he was booked at the Fort Payne Police Department and was transferred to the DeKalb County Detention Center.
Nathaniel Brent King has been arrested and charged with four counts of Sexual Abuse 1st
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