The Dekalb County Major Crime Unit comprised of the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Ft Payne Police Department, the Rainsville Police Department, and Geraldine Police Department in conjunction with the Human Trafficking & Crimes Against Children Task Force – conducted a search warrant at 98 County Road 514 in Rainsville after receiving a tip saying that child pornography was being downloaded at the address.

As a result of the search warrant, Gregory Allen Shankles, age 39 – was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography (x10).

This is an on-going investigation and more charges are reportedly expected.