DeKalb County man charged with burglary of church

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — A DeKalb County man is in custody after breaking into a church to commit a burglary, according to the sheriff’s office.

The break-in happened October 26 at Bethel Baptist Church on County Road 391.

DeKalb County deputies said 30-year-old Cody Alan Ramsey broke in through a side window.

Cody Alan Ramsey / DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office

They charged him with 3rd degree burglary and 4th degree theft of property.

The Geraldine and Albertville Police Departments assisted in this case.

“Thanks to the quick response from all Agencies involved, this criminal was apprehended,” said Sheriff Nick Welden. “I could never express, to ALL the men and women in Law Enforcement, just how appreciative I am for the hard work and dedication they put into their jobs. God bless!”