First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office

Several Arrested in Ft Payne; Drugs Designed to Look Like Candy Seized During Search

12 Aug 2020
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DeKalb County Narcotics Agents and Deputies – along with members of the Ft Payne Police Department executed a search warrant in the 1900 block of...
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Suspect Apprehended after Multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge

31 Jul 2020
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Suspect Apprehended after Multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday a suspect...
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Fyffe Contract Worker Arrested In Connection To Theft Occurring At Fort Payne Steel

11 Jul 2020
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Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a Fort Payne business led them to the culprit. It all...
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DeKalb County Authorities Make Numerous Arrests During Fourth Of July Week Saturation

02 Jul 2020
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On Monday (June 29, 2020), DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and Narcotics Agents conducted a saturation operation in several different...
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DeKalb County Authorities Searching For A Missing Juvenile

07 Jun 2020
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MISSING JUVENILE: 16-year-old Justin “Shawn” Bowen has possibly runaway from the Valley Head area and was last seen at his residence on Highway...
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Two Arrested And A Third Sought in Connection To A Burglary Case In DeKalb County

09 May 2020
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Two are in jail and another is currently being sought by the DCSO after a homeowner interrupted a burglary last Saturday night (May 2, 2020). A...
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Bryant Man Facing Charges After Attempting to Elude Deputies on a Bicycle

29 Apr 2020
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Here’s a worthwhile piece of advice –never try to use a bicycle as a getaway car; it certainly didn’t work out for a 46 year old Bryant man...
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