DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

09/25/2026

On Monday, September 21st, 2026, Sylvania Police Officers and Dekalb County Deputies responded to a BOLO being given out for a reckless driver in a small black car, possibly under the influence of narcotics, headed from Jackson County into the Sylvania area.

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden FORT PAYNE, Ala. - On Monday, September 21st, 2026, Sylvania Police Officer

09/25/2026

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Drugs and Major Crimes Unit in conjunction with Dekalb County SRT, ALEA ADETF, and the Department of Homeland Security executed two search warrants in the Kilpatrick community.

09/24/2026

Leadership Spotlight: DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden

We are proud to shine our Leadership Spotlight on DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, a family man and public servant who returned home to serve the community where he grew up.

A Sylvania graduate, Welden worked for District 4 Commissioner Lester Black at his tire store after high school. He later worked for the Park Service, became a game warden and attended trooper school. After serving as a state trooper in three counties, he returned home to become Valley Head’s police chief before running for sheriff.

Welden and his wife, Audra, have been married for 24 years. They have four children: Cody, Chloe, Winter and Ridge.

Today, Welden leads a department of 140 employees. He says one of his biggest challenges is keeping staff motivated when they face repeat offenders. “I want my staff to know what they are doing is working,” he said.

He counts the department’s programs, a school resource officer in every school, more deputies on the road and added divisions in the jail among its accomplishments. Welden is completing his second term as sheriff and ran unopposed for a third term, which begins in November.

09/16/2026

Come on out this Saturday, September 19th, and help support the DeSoto Rescue Squad, not to mention the Underwoods are some pretty amazing singers, and have been known to dance a little as well.

Hope to see you all there.

09/15/2026

Please avoid the area of the 4700 block of CR-3 in the Whiton community. Deputies and local first responders are currently on the scene of a downed small aircraft in that area.

09/05/2026

Harvest season is here, which means you’ll be seeing more combines, tractors, trailers, and other farm equipment traveling on our roads.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give farm equipment plenty of room. These large machines may be moving slowly, making wide turns, or taking up more than one lane.

Don’t try to pass unless it’s safe and legal.
Watch for equipment entering and exiting fields.

09/03/2026

****** SCAM ******

We wanted to let the public know there is another scam going around with someone calling from Sand Mountain electric saying that you are two months late on your bill and asking you to pay.

If you get one of these phone calls and you are pretty sure you’re not late on your payment, hang up, call Sand Mountain electric yourself and ask them if you owe any money.

09/03/2026

The DeKalb County Sheriffs Office will be closed Friday, September 4 for some much needed parking lot maintenance. There will be limited parking throughout the weekend.

Our office will also be closed on Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

*** NOW HIRING ***

We have a position open in our medical department at the DeKalb County Detention Center. If you are an RN or LPN seeking full time employment, we encourage you to apply. This will be a Monday-Friday position, 2pm-10pm.

Benefits include …. Paid State Holidays, State Benefits and Retirement Plan.

Applicants must apply in person. Hourly pay rate to be determined based on your experience level.

Experience in emergency medicine/clinic settings preferred, but not required.