The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office wants to let the citizens of DeKalb County know that the rumors circulating on social media are just that, a rumor. There has only been one rape/home invasion case that has been reported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at this time, and it is still an ongoing investigation. However, one case of these circumstance is one case too many. If anyone has any information pertaining to this case or any other case, they are urged to contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 256-845-3801 or on our tip line at www.dekalbcountysheriff.org.
Sheriff Harris says “Several precautions that everyone should take are to keep doors and windows locked; use alarm systems on your house; if you see something suspicious don’t hesitate to call your local law enforcement office; utilize lighting on the outside of your house and be aware of your surroundings.”
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The Fort Payne Police Departments Detective Division continues to investigate leads on a home invasion that occurred on the west side of town on May 10, 2018. There have been rumors circulating on social media that more crimes of this nature have occurred in the city limits of Fort Payne since that date. I want to let you, the citizens of our town, know that we have not received any more reports of these type incidents. The following are a few tips to improve your personal safety around your home. 1. LOCK ALL YOUR DOORS ENTRY, GARAGE AND YOUR CAR, EVERYONE THAT LOVES YOU SHOULD HAVE A KEY (IF YOU NEED NEW LOCKS AND KEYS, BUY THEM) 2. IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM SYSTEM USE IT, EVEN IF YOU ARE AT HOME 3. IF YOU HAVE CAMERAS MAKE SURE THEY WORK AND RECORD 4. MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR WINDOWS ARE SECURE 5. USE L.E.D. OUTSIDE LIGHTING (MOTION DETECTOR) IF YOU ARE NOT AT HOME ESPECIALLY IN DARK SPOTS. 6. REMOVE OVERGROWN BUSHES THAT MAKE GOOD HIDING PLACES 7. IF A STRANGE VEHICLE OR A SUSPICIOUS PERSON IS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CALL THE NEAREST POLICE DEPARTMENT (256-845-1414) 8. UTILIZE YOUR NEIGHBORS THEY ARE THE BEST ALARM MONEY CAN BUY 9. STREET LIGHTS LIGHT UP THE STREET IF YOU NEED A SECURITY LIGHT CONTACT FORT PAYNE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TO CHECK THE COST 10. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS |