Authorities identify suspect on the run in DeKalb County

DeKalb County, AL Sheriff's Office searching for armed suspect after deputy involved shooting

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in locating armed suspect Gary Jody Childers, involved in a deputy shooting.

Authorities identify suspect on the run in DeKalb County

POWELL, Ala. (WHNT) — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has identified the man authorities said shot at police, leading to a manhunt on Wednesday night. According to DCSO, the incident happened at about 4:15 p.m. near Bailey Chapel Road and Jones Road. 📲Download the WHNT News 19 App to stay updated on the go. 📧Sign up for WHNT News 19 newsletters to have news sent to your inbox. DCSO said an officer tried to stop a vehicle that had a person …

Man who shot at deputies wanted by police

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — Law enforcement in northeast Alabama is looking for a man who they say shot at their deputies yesterday. An officer tried to stop Gary Jody Childers in the Powell area because he had an active warrant. But the DeKalb County Sheriff says Childers fired out of his vehicles window at the officer and fled. The manhunt continued overnight in the area. On Thursday, they were looking for a 2011 Silver Volvo C70 Convertible …

Manhunt on Sand Mountain: Armed Suspect Sought Near Powell

Manhunt on Sand Mountain: Armed Suspect Sought Near Powell POWELL, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an armed suspect following an attempted warrant arrest that led to a deputy-involved shooting near Jones Road and Barry Street on Sand Mountain. Suspect: Gary Jody Childers — last seen fleeing into a wooded area, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans