DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit Update
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In early August 2025, the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Unit merged to form the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit. The new unit is comprised of seven investigators and four narcotics investigators.
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Since the merger, the unit has successfully closed several cases, including charging an individual in connection with an overdose death for supplying illegal drugs. The team has made over 20 drug-related arrests and seized several pounds of illegal substances, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana and kratom.
This merger has proven highly beneficial, providing additional resources and flexibility to effectively investigate and close cases. Currently, two investigators primarily handle sex crimes, three work both property and sex crimes cases and one focuses on financial crimes.
By combining resources, the unit is able to complete more work in a timely manner and assign personnel across multiple areas of investigation, ensuring that the heavy caseload is managed effectively. This strategic move has strengthened our ability to protect the community and bring offenders to justice.
DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “This merger strengthens our commitment to holding offenders accountable while ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Our citizens deserve the highest level of professionalism and accountability and this merger ensures we are working smarter, faster and stronger to meet those expectations.”
“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
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