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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has reported that 26 individuals were arrested on drug related charges during the month of February. Authorities seized 65 grams of methamphetamine, 135 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of fentanyl and 2 grams of cocaine. On February 1, 2025 DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to the Marathon Gas Station in Kilpatrick for an accidental gunshot wound. While searching the vehicle that transported the gunshot victim to the gas station, methamphetamine and marijuana were found. Virginia Dale Morgan (67 of Crossville), was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. Again, on Saturday, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 781 in Ider. Detecting the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle, a search was performed finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Rodney Dewayne Gilreath (45 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 4, Narcotics Agents were called to the scene of a structure fire on County Road 139 in Crossville after a chemical odor was detected. Upon arrival, Agents made contact with Melissa Dawn McCreless (50 of Crossville) who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. McCreless was found to be in possession of controlled pills that she did not have a prescription for, as well as drug paraphernalia. McCreless was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 6, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 744 in Henagar searching for Lester Nick Durham (62 of Henagar) who had active warrants. Deputies found Durham inside the home with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia sitting out in plain view. Durham was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Violation of Release Order (x2). Dana Mechille Gonzalez (50 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Government Operations. On February 7, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 for speeding. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Christine Elizabeth Clines (59 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. On February 8, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 9000 in Mentone searching for Paul Carter Blalock (52 of Valley Head) who had active warrants. Methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the residence. Blalock was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Non-payment of Child Support (x2) and 5 warrants for Failure to Appear. Also, on February 8, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 and Pendergrass Avenue in Powell and they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Amanda Ann Smith (40 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In a third incident on February 8, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 651 and County Road 739 finding the driver to be in possession of kratom and several narcotic prescription drugs that he did not have prescriptions for. William Lane Poe, Jr (41 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. On February 9, Officers with the Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 for traveling on the wrong side of the road. An open container of alcohol, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were found in the vehicle. Randy Shawn Sturgill (36 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Open Container-Alcohol in Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm. Brandon Kyle Stafford (30 of Trenton, Ga) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container-Alcohol in in Vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On Valentine’s Day, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents made a traffic stop on Highway 75, near County Road 141, in the Cartersville area. The driver of the vehicle, Mark Chirtra Davis (50 of Chattanooga, Tn) was found to have a felony warrant out of Hamilton County, TN. An open container of alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Davis was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Hold for Agency. Both passengers in the vehicle were also taken into custody. Rita Ann Fuller (58 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Taviea Chikkia Smith (46 of Chattanooga, TN) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Promote Prison Contraband 2nd. On February 15, Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 1975 on complaints of drug activity. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, fentanyl, kratom, clonazepam, alprazolam, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. DHR was called to the scene for a small child and a safety plan was put into place. Bridgett Lashanda Williams (42 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Michael Stacey McCormick (54 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 16, DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Crossville for a theft in progress. While enroute, Deputies saw a vehicle with their flashers on and stopped to make sure everything was fine with the driver. While talking to the driver, Deputies noticed tools that had been described as stolen in the theft. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle. Terry Lee Epps (68 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 20, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 3 in Crossville. The driver David Mark Tanner (41 of Crossville) was found to have active warrants with DCSO and was also in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Tanner was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. On February 22, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Collinsville Police Officers, conducted a traffic stop where they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Jeremy Matthew Jones (49 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. Robert Wayne Gladden (62 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 23, Deputies were asked by the Albertville Police Department to assist them in picking up Brian Allen Elkins (30 of Boaz), who has outstanding warrants with them and was living in a residence on County Road 15 in DeKalb County. When Deputies arrived, a white male took off running but was soon apprehended. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found in the residence. Elkins was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 26, Ider Police Officers and DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the passenger threw a bag out of the window, which contained drug paraphernalia. Fentanyl and heroin were also found during a search. Anthony Cordell Gass (47 of Higdon) and Hali Mae Gilbert (24 of Flat Rock) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Tampering with Physical Evidence. On February 26, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 479. When asked their names, both driver and passenger gave false ID’s. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Jason Clay Edde (47 of Albertville) was charged with Use False ID to Obstruct Justice, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ismael Perez Martinez (42 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Use False ID to Obstruct Justice and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. On February 27, Deputies were dispatched to the bridge on County Road 388 for a vehicle that had stopped. When deputies arrived, they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Dana Reese Bearden (32 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. 26 Arrested for Drugs
Scholarship in memory of the late Kathy Brown
Gadsden
State
Community
College’s
Support Personnel Association has teamed with the Cardinal Foundation to establish the Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship, a new award created to honor the legacy of a beloved SPA member and retired college employee. “We are honored to offer this scholarship in memory of Kathy Brown, who was an integral part of the Gadsden State family,” said Keli Feely, president of SPA, an organization of administrative assistants, clerks, and other essential support staff at Gadsden State. “Kathy’s dedication to the College and its students was unwavering. We hope this scholarship will help students pursue their careers.” Brown began her time at Gadsden State as a student from 1995 to 1997 and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology in 1980 from Jacksonville State University. She served as the administrative assistant in the Public Relations and Marketing Department since 1998 and retired in August 2024. Brown was a member of SPA and served a term as its president. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association, and the National Council
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Kathy Brown
for Marketing and Public Relations. She was a lifetime member of the Gadsden State Alumni Association. In 2022, Brown received the Chancellor’s Award for Support Staff. In 2018, she won the Outstanding Support Staff Award from the Gadsden State Alumni Association. The scholarship is the very first of its kind to be set up by SPA. It was created after Brown’s passing on Feb. 3. She is survived by her husband Walter; sons Jared and Detrick; and daughter, Unjole as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The $500 Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for the Fall 2025 Semester to a student majoring in Office Administration. The award is open
to students entering the program for the first time or to current students who graduated from a high school, GED program or homeschool within Etowah County. To be eligible, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Donations to the Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund can be made through the Cardinal Foundation, the college’s support organization. Contributions can be sent by mail to PO Box 227, Gadsden, AL 35902, or made online through the Cardinal Foundation’s donation portal. Employees of Gadsden State may also donate via payroll deduction. For more information on how to donate or to apply for the scholarship, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/ cardinalfoundation.
Two ABSOLUTE Auctions Saturday, April 12th at 10 A.M. (CDT) Auction One: WEISS Lake Waterfront near Alabama Belle Resort
Lakefront property with approximately 200 feet of shoreline, includes an older mobile home, a small shop with dry parking, a boat house with a
Auction Two: Robertson Property Property Location: 3215 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL pier, and a concrete sea wall. There is a separate mobile home on the property that will be sold separately to be moved. Selling on Location at 543 County Road 531 Centre, AL (AUCTION SITE FOR AUCTION 1 and 2)
Spacious 2,800+/- sq. ft. brick and frame with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an additional in-law suite with a private entrance and full bathroom.
Visit www.swaffordauctiongroup.com for terms, pictures, and more information.
1008 West Main Street, Centre, AL 35960 Phone: 256.927.8900 | Toll Free: 877.222.5720 R. Shane Swafford, ASL#1589 GANR#2635 www.swaffordauctiongroup.com
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