November 2024 – Dothan Police Department

November 25, 2024

Dothan Man Arrested for Child Abuse After Striking Juvenile in Head with Pistol

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On November 23, 2024, Dothan Police investigators arrested Allen Terell Jackson (41) of Dothan at his residence after it was reported he struck a juvenile, under the age of 16, in the head with a pistol after finding her in her bedroom with another juvenile. It was reported Jackson was upset to find both juveniles in the bedroom together. Jackson struck the female juvenile, who is a family member, with his fists before retrieving two firearms, one of which was a pistol. Jackson struck the female juvenile with the pistol in the head several times. After the assault with the pistol, Jackson then forced both juvenile to exit the residence when police arrived. Jackson has been charged with one count of Willful Abuse of a Child. Jackson was placed in the Houston County Jail on $15,000 bond.

Shortly after 2:30 am on November 23, 2024, Dothan patrol officers were called to a residence in the 600 block of Westgate Parkway for an assault. When officers arrived, they came into contact with two juveniles. According to witnesses on scene, Jackson discovered a female juvenile and a male juvenile in the female juvenile’s bedroom. Jackson then attacked the female juvenile with closed fists. Jackson went and retrieved a pistol and a shotgun. Jackson struck the female juvenile in the head with the pistol that caused lacerations to her head. Both juveniles were ordered out of the residence by Jackson until police arrived.

While on scene with police, Jackson again attacked the female juvenile and pushed her in front of officers. Jackson was taken into custody. The female juvenile was checked by Dothan Fire Department medics and Pilchers Ambulance. After being interviewed by investigators, Jackson admitted to assaulting the female juvenile. Jackson has been charged with one count of Willful Abuse of a Child with a $15,000 bond. More charges are pending further investigation.

Allen Terell Jackson (41) of Dothan- Willful Child Abuse, $15,000 bond

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November 19, 2024

Two Men Found Dead on South Park Now Listed as Murder-Suicide

(DOTHAN, Ala.) Investigators now believe the two men found dead on Friday died from a murder-suicide scenario. Patrol officers found 23-year-old Zatorrion O’Neil Facion dead from multiple gunshot wounds in his bed after a family member notified police. While clearing the residence, officers found 20-year-old Omarion Jackson in a different bedroom with a single gunshot wound to the head. Autopsy results and ballistic reports led police to believe Jackson killed Facion after an unknown altercation. Jackson then took his own life in a different bedroom. The two were brothers who lived together in the residence.

On Friday November 15, 2024 around 8:00 am, Dothan Police officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of South Park Avenue when a family member discovered Facion deceased in his bedroom. When Officers arrived, they found Facion in his bed with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers were told Jackson usually sleeps in a back bedroom. When officers entered to make contact with Jackson, he was found on the floor deceased with a firearm on the ground near him.

Crime scene investigators worked the scene to collect evidence and found shell casings in the room where Facion was killed. In the room with Jackson, investigators found a 9 mm handgun on the floor near Jackson. According to evidence collected at the scene, Jackson fired multiple rounds at Facion, striking him several times. After shooting Facion, Jackson went to his bedroom and took his own life. Investigators continue to follow up on leads on what may have led to the shooting. Ballistics have preliminarily matched the shell casings in Facion’s room to the firearm found by Jackson. Autopsy results confirm Jackson took his own life.

If anyone has any information about Facion and Jackson, they are encouraged to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-793-0215 or they can submit tips to the Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP or on their website at P3TIPS.com. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.

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November 8, 2024

Two Men Arrested After Theft from Construction of New Animal Shelter

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On November 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested William Allen Navarre (43) of Dothan and Bobby Gene Chandler (50) of Atlanta, GA for the theft and burglary of the new animal shelter under construction. The theft was discovered on November 4^th when workers returned from the weekend to find items missing from the construction site. After an investigation, Navarre and Chandler were identified as suspects in the crime. Navarre was charged with one count of Theft of Property 1^st degree and one count of Burglary 3^rd degree with bonds totaling $10,000. Chandler was charged with Theft of Property 1^st degree and Burglary 3^rd degree with bonds totaling $20,000.

On November 4, 2024, Dothan Police Officers responded to the new animal shelter construction site on Hartford Highway when workers arrived at the site to continue construction and noticed items missing. Investigators used a variety of investigative techniques, including surveillance cameras, and identified suspects in the theft. Investigators were able to identify William Navarre and Bobby Chandler as suspects.

After the investigation, enough evidence was discovered to charge both suspects with the crime. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the owner.

Bobby Gene Chandler (50) of Atlanta, GA- Theft of Property 1st and Burglary 3rd, $20,000 bond

William Allen Navarre (43) of Dothan- Theft of Property 1st and Burglary 3rd, $10,000 bond

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