From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the month of July, the DeKalb County Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents and K-9 Unit and Ider PD, with DHR always coming out to assist with the children, charged nine individuals with drug related charges.

On TuesdayJuly 1^st, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 386 finding the driver Johnathan Dewayne Spence (36 of Crossville) to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Spence was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd.

On Thursday July 3^rd, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 79 in Fort Payne finding the driver Keelan Steve Brock (40 of Rome, Ga) in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Brock was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1^st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Tuesday July 8^th, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 40 in Henagar.  As they approached the vehicle, they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside.  A DeKalb County K9 Unit was deployed and gave a positive alert on the vehicle.  Deputies found approximately 4 lbs. of marijuana, promethazine, drug paraphernalia and a fire arm.  Shaquan Ishaad Hemphill (27 of Conyers, Ga) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Persons Forbid to Possess a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Sunday July 13^th, Offices with Ider PD conducted a traffic stop on County Road 712 near County Road 134.  The driver was identified as Steven William Warren (44 of Henagar) and found to have 3 warrants with DCSO for bond revocation.  Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the vehicle.  Warren was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Bond Revocation (x3).

On Thursday July 17^th, DeKalb County Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Road 473 and County Road 386 in Kilpatrick finding methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.  Erick Garcia Murillo (42 of Horton) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Sunday, July 20^th, DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to County Road 100 on a domestic violence call.  Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Glenda Michelle Lanier (44 of Fort Payne) who also had warrants with our agency.Drug paraphernalia and 8 grams of methamphetamine were found in the residence.  Lanier was charged with Domestic Violence 3^rd, Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. 

On Thursday, July 24^th, DeKalb County Deputies and DHR responded to a residence on County Road 107 on a well check for children.  Upon arrival, they made contact with Anita Kaye Arrendondo (70 of Fort Payne).  Marijuana and methamphetamine were found during a search of the residence.  DHR provided a safety plan for the children.  Arrendondo was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Friday, July 25^th, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 and County Road 155 identifying the driver as Joseph James Rich (43 of Valley Head).  Deputies deployed a K-9, who indicated a positive alert on the vehicle.  Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found.  Rich was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI (controlled substance). 

On Thursday, July 29^th, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Narcotics Agents stopped a vehicle oh Hwy 35 in the Powell’s area for speeding.  Deputies deployed a K-9, who indicated a positive alert on the vehicle and a safe that was found under the seat.  Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were found in the vehicle.  Brandon Michael Harris (31 of Chattanooga, Tn) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.