FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WHNT) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is giving an update following the creation of its new drug and major crimes unit.
DCSO said that last month, it merged its narcotics unit and the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Unit to form the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Units. The sheriff’s office said the unit is comprised of seven investigators and four narcotics investigators.
Sheriff Nick Welden said since the merger, the unit has closed several cases, including charging one person in an overdose death for supplying illegal drugs. He said the team has also made over 20 drug-related arrests.
“This merger strengthens our commitment to holding offenders accountable while ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,” the sheriff said. “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.”
DCSO said the unit gives investigators more flexibility and resources. The sheriff’s office said currently two investigators handle sex crimes, three handle property and sex crimes and one focuses on financial crimes.
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