Category: Arrests

(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.

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 31, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Walter Cummings Jr. (36) of Dothan for one count of Assault 1^st degree and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle.  Cummings’ arrest comes as a result of an investigation into the shooting of a young juvenile, under the age of 12, at Rip Hewes Stadium on October 18, 2024.  Cummings was placed in the Houston County Jail, and his bond has been set at $60,000.

On October 18, 2024, Dothan Police Officers working security for a high school football game at Rip Hewes Stadium were flagged down by a citizen who said a child had suffered a gunshot wound in a vehicle.  The vehicle was in the parking lot and officers responded to render emergency aid.  The juvenile had minor swelling on the head from being struck by the bullet.  Police learned that shots were fired after an altercation occurred in the 400 block of Kornegay Street moments before the juvenile was struck with the bullet.  Officers responded to the area and located shell casings in the roadway.  During a search warrant of the residence on Kornegay Street, Officers found a firearm that was the same caliber ammunition found at the stadium.

Due to the angle of the bullet entering the vehicle from the roof and the extent of the injuries to the victim believed to be from a low velocity bullet, investigators believe it was likely fired in the air from Kornegay Street and landed where the victim was sitting.  The rifle found on Kornegay Street and the projectile found at Rip Hewes Stadium were sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for ballistics testing.  Today, Investigators were informed the bullet was a match and came from the rifle recovered on Kornegay Street.  After an interview with Cummings, he admitted he was the person who fired the shots on Kornegay Street.

Firing a bullet into the air is a careless and dangerous act that is against the law.  Offenders caught committing such an act will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators made contact with a student who allegedly made threats to commit acts of violence at Dothan Preparatory Academy.  Investigators, working since the day before, looked into the threat and identified the person who made the threat.  The suspect was identified as a juvenile student.  Investigators worked quickly to make contact with the suspect and, after investigating, arrested the juvenile for Making a Terrorist Threat 1^st degree, which is a felony.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, no further information about the juvenile can be released.

In the evening hours of September 5, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats to commit violent acts at a Dothan City School posted on social media.  Investigators were notified and worked diligently to identify the source of the threat.  Until the source was identified, extra security was placed around the schools as a precaution this morning to deter violence.  As soon as the source was identified, investigators took the juvenile into custody to conduct interviews.  As a result of the investigation, the juvenile was charged with Making a Terrorist Threat 1^st degree.   More arrests are possible, and this is still an ongoing investigation.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance in protecting children in our schools.  When threats are made, regardless of the intent, the Dothan Police Department always takes those situations seriously and will hold those who make threats accountable in accordance with State Law.  We appreciate those that knew of the threat who came forward to share their concerns with the Dothan Police Department.

Dothan City Schools will follow up and apply appropriate disciplinary action according to their Student Handbook.  Just as Dothan City Schools said in their release, the Dothan Police Department also encourages parents to talk with their children about the seriousness of threats and the importance of reporting suspicious activities or threats to a trusted adult or School Resource Officer.

Anyone who had information about threats to our schools can submit tips directly to the Dothan Police Department or through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, 833-AL1-STOP, or at P3TIPS.com.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Investigators have charged Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan in a robbery on Fountain Street from September 3^rd.  The McMillans attempted to rob the victim of his cell phone after a physical altercation between Ty’Qon and the victim.  During the theft of the phone, Ty’Qon fired a round that struck the victim in the back of the head.  Fortunately, the injuries were not life threatening.  The victim is recovering in a local hospital and is expected to be released.  Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Robbery 1^st degree each.  They are being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

On September 3, 2024, Dothan Police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of Fountain Street for reports of a person shot in the head.  Officers arrived on scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of his head.  The victim was alert on scene and gave a description and names of the suspects.  According to the victim, he was involved in a physical altercation with the male suspect, identified as Ty’Qon McMillan, over the theft of a cell phone.  During the physical altercation, the female suspect, Veronica McMillan, was able to get the cell phone.  During the altercation, Ty’Qon fired a round from a small caliber handgun that struck the victim in the head.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.  The injuries are not life threatening.  Both suspects were apprehended on September 4, 2024 where they were charged with the robbery and attempted murder.  Both Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were placed in the Houston County Jail with no bond.  Both suspects were on bond for previous charges.  The bonds for those charges have been revoked.

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35).  Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous relationship together and had a child together.  On August 23, 2024, Investigators say an argument between the suspect and Colbert escalated with the suspect pulling out a firearm.  The suspect fired multiple rounds at Colbert.  One round struck Colbert in the upper torso.  Despite live saving measures taken by officers and medics on scene, Colbert died from her gunshot wound.

On August 23, 2024 around 11:00 pm, Dothan Communications Center personnel received a call of a shooting at a residence in the 2700 block of East Cottonwood Road.  Officers arrived on scene and found several juveniles present in the home.  An older juvenile pointed officers to Colbert, who was laying on the ground in the home.  Officers noticed a gunshot wound and started CPR as well as wound treatment until the Dothan Fire Department arrived on scene.  Unfortunately, Colbert was pronounced dead on scene.

While investigators were speaking with the children, they received a suspect description.  Responding officers noticed the suspect leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop.  At that time, the suspect was taken into custody.  Witnesses on scene said the suspect shot Colbert after an argument escalated to violence.  The suspect has been charged with one count of Capital Murder and is being held without bond in the Houston County Jail.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 19,2024, Dothan Police investigators arrested Adam Scott Moore (40) of Dothan for Rape 2^nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex after juvenile disclosed inappropriate sexual relationship.  The victim, who is under the age of 16, had arrived home, and it was discovered an inappropriate conversation through an online communications platform with Moore.  After a forensic interview, the juvenile disclosed the sexual relationship.

On August 19, 2024, Dothan Police responded to the 200 block of Grand Villa Drive.  Officers met with the juvenile’s guardian who described inappropriate messages with someone who looked too old for the relationship.  The juvenile was taken to the Child Advocacy Center for a forensic interview where she described a sexual relationship with Moore.  Officers located Moore at his residence and interviewed him at the Dothan Police Department.  During an interview, Moore admitted to the sexual relationship.

Moore admitted to picking the juvenile up from her residence and going back to his residence.  While at the residence, Moore and the juvenile engaged in sexual activity.  As a result, Moore was charged with Rape 2^nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex.  Moore was placed in the Houston County Jail with a bond of $90,000.

Due to the age of the victim and the ongoing investigation, no further information will be made available.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) At 7:30 pm last night (August 16^th), the Dothan Police Department responded to Solomon Park, 2001 Choctaw Street, for reports of shots fired in the park.  Officers were quick to arrive on scene and saw a vehicle leaving with several juveniles inside.  A traffic stop was conducted, and officers found firearms inside the vehicle.  Officers found several fresh spent shell casings in the park proving a firearm had been discharged.  Luckily, no juveniles were struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.  The suspect was found in the vehicle and taken to the Criminal Investigations Division for an interview.

According to witnesses and the suspect, the suspect, a 17-year-old male, was angry at the target of the shooting because she had not given him her phone number at school earlier in the day.  At Solomon Park, the suspect saw the victim with her boyfriend and opened fire with a 9mm handgun.

The Dothan Police Department takes this type of conduct very seriously and will hold any person engaging in this type of conduct accountable according to the law.  It is a miracle that no one was injured or killed by the actions of this suspect.  The 17-year-old suspect is being charged as an adult with two counts of Attempted Assault 1^st Degree.  He is being held in the Houston County Jail.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, his name and photograph will not be released.

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 1, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested and charged Walter Leon Danzey Jr. (48) of Dothan with one count of Murder in connection to the stabbing death of Damon Goodson.  Since Goodson was found near the intersection of West Powell Street and Linden Street, Investigators have been interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence in order to identify a suspect.  Police investigators identified Danzey and collected enough evidence to charge him with murder.   Danzey’s bond has been set at $1.5 million.

On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police officers responded to the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street for someone who had been stabbed.  Officer located Damon Goodson and emergency services transported him to a local hospital where he later died.  According to witnesses, Goodson and the suspect were involved in an argument the day of the stabbing.  The suspect attacked Goodson and was stabbed in the process.  Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the argument.

The investigation is still ongoing with investigators following leads to get a clearer understanding of the events surrounding Goodson’s death.  Investigators have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.  We are awaiting forensic analysis of the evidence.  We continue to support Goodson’s family and hope they have more peace knowing the person responsible is in custody.  If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.

 

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