Tag: DEKALB COUNTY

The United States District Court announced the indictment of a Chattanooga, Tenn. man for the assault of a DeKalb County corrections officer.

A Guatemalan national has been federally indicted after biting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a traffic stop in DeKalb County in December.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a woman was shot after a police chase Saturday evening in DeKalb County.

The murder charge for a man who shot and killed a trespasser in May 2023 was dropped months after a mistrial.

A Boaz man is currently being held without bond in the DeKalb County Jail after police say he attempted to sexually abuse an eight-year-old girl.

A police officer with the small town of Henagar was arrested on Thursday for child porn possession after a joint effort by state, local and federal law enforcement.

Supporters of Keith Sullivan, the defendant in a Dekalb County murder case, are concerned that a not-guilty verdict could have been reached if the judge had listened to the defense about a possible tainted juror.

Now former Dekalb County Schools substitute teacher Stephanie Woods has been indicted on multiple charges of engaging in sexual acts with a student. 

A former attorney and candidate for DeKalb County District Judge has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing $250,000 from clients.

Another Teacher Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Student.

Former Crossville High School soccer coach Issac Hunter Dismuke was sentenced to 10 years in prison with 18 months to serve, after pleading guilty to one count of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under 19.

The citizens of Henager, in Dekalb County, will be the first community in Alabama to hold a public informational session on the opportunity to welcome the marijuana industry. The meeting is at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Siting a legal marijuana facility requires approval of the city council and a license from the state.

By Brandon Moseley Brock Colvin announced that he is seeking election for the Alabama House of Representatives, representing House...