DeKalb County Man Charged with Brutal Assault Involving Vegetable Can
POWELL, AL — A DeKalb County man is facing multiple serious charges after allegedly assaulting a woman with a vegetable can, resulting in severe injuries, and later attempting to flee from law enforcement.
On Monday, June 30, deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault call at a residence near the Powell community. When they arrived on the scene, the victim—a woman suffering from extensive injuries—was being transported to the hospital. According to court records, the woman sustained internal injuries, broken facial bones, major contusions, abrasions, and lacerations.
The suspect, identified as 46-year-old James Edward “Eddie” Wooten of Section, is accused of using a vegetable can to beat the woman during the attack. The victim remains hospitalized due to the severity of her injuries.
On Tuesday, July 1, investigators obtained a warrant for Wooten’s arrest on a charge of Assault in the First Degree. Later that day, Wooten was spotted driving a silver Nissan Altima near County Road 47 and County Road 48. Law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, but Wooten refused to pull over, leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit before being apprehended.
Wooten was taken into custody and booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center. In addition to the assault charge, he faces charges of Felony Attempt to Elude and DUI – Combined Influence. His bond has been set at $30,000.
Sheriff Nick Welden praised the teamwork that led to Wooten’s arrest. “I am so glad our Deputies and Investigators worked so diligently to hold this man accountable for his actions. Violence is never the answer, no matter the circumstances—no one should have to live their lives in fear,” Welden stated.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office extended thanks to the Powell Police Department, Powell Fire Department, DeKalb Ambulance Service, DeKalb County 911 Dispatchers, and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in the case.
Full Press Release From Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office :
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday June 30th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a call from our 911 dispatch that a female had been assaulted at a residence near the Powell community. Deputies and Investigators arrived on scene as the ambulance was transporting the female to the hospital. The female suffered serious physical injuries and remains hospitalized. On Tuesday, July 1st, DeKalb County Investigators secured a warrant for, James Edward “Eddie” Wooten (46 of Section).
On July 1st Wooten was observed driving a silver Altima near county road 47 and county road 48. Law enforcement attempted a traffic stop and Wooten fled in the vehicle. After a pursuit, Wooten was taken into custody on the assault 1st warrant and also charged with Felony Attempt to Elude and DUI – combined influence; and was transported to Dekalb County Detention Center.
****Bonds are set by the courts using the bond schedule passed by the stated legislature.****
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “I am so glad our Deputies and Investigators worked so diligently to hold this man accountable for his actions. Violence is never the answer, no matter the circumstances, no one should have to live their lives in fear.”
“The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Powell Police Department, Powell Fire Department, DeKalb Ambulance Service, DeKalb County 911 Dispatchers and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this case.”
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
