On 5/11/2020 just after 1:30 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Decatur Street for a reported shooting. It was discovered that the man who was shot got into a verbal altercation with a family member that turned physical. The family member, fearing for his life, took out his firearm and fired multiple rounds at the suspect, Justin Bland. Bland was struck at least twice. Bland was treated at the scene by Dothan Fire Medics and transported to a local hospital.
After interviews with witnesses and family members, there was evidence that Bland, who was banned from the residence, unlawfully entered the family member’s residence. The family member who shot Bland was not charged.
Justin Tyler Bland (31) of Dothan was charged with Burglary 1st Degree and has a bond of $60,000.
On 5/11/2020, Dothan Police Investigators, in cooperation with Houston County Department of Human Resources, followed up on a potential elderly neglect reported by Houston County DHR. Investigators discovered the victim had passed away in the hospital over the weekend. A follow up with the hospital through medical records and other relatives revealed the victim was under the care of her son, James Parrish. Investigators uncovered evidence Parrish neglected to provide the proper care to the victim’s medical conditions. As a result of the neglect, the victim passed away in a local hospital Sunday.
James Walter Parrish (61) of Dothan was charged with Manslaughter and Elder Abuse 1st Degree and is being held without bond.
On 5/09/2020 just before midnight, Dothan Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1600 block of Verde Trail. When Officers arrived, Sergio Romero-Ontiveros retreated in the residence and barricaded himself in a bedroom upstairs. After more than three hours of negotiations, Romero-Ontiveros exited the room where he was taken into custody. Due to the nature of the case, no other information about the offense will be released. The investigation is ongoing with more charges possible.
Sergio Romero-Ontiveros (37) of Dothan was charged with Sexual Abuse 1st degree and is being held without bond.
The Dothan Police arrested Alec Killingsworth (18) for the theft of a pickup truck from the 100 blk of Camellia Court on 2/28/2020. The owner was able to provide video evidence that was posted on the department’s Facebook. Investigators were able to work the tips and charged Mr. Killingsworth with Theft of Property 1st Degree. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail.
On the evening of March 5, 2020, the Dothan Police Department received multiple calls reporting a possible impaired driver traveling on Ross Clark Circle dragging the rear bumper with no headlights on. An officer made contact with the vehicle and driver in a parking lot in the 2600 block of Ross Clark Circle. The officer observed the driver passed out in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The officer woke the driver up and obtained her identification. She was identified as 37 year old female, Jennifer Linsey Viveiros. When the officer obtained the identification, Viveiros attempted to leave the parking lot by starting the vehicle and putting it in drive. The officer attempted to stop her by trying to take the key from the vehicle and putting it into park. During this time, Viveiros was able to get the vehicle in drive and accelerated forward dragging the officer and almost striking other vehicles in the parking lot. Viveiros then put the vehicle in reverse and drug the officer backwards before putting the vehicle in drive and accelerating forward a second time, still dragging the officer. Viveiros then struck a buggy corral in the parking lot, ejecting the officer from the vehicle.
Viveiros got back on Ross Clark Circle and continued to travel south, sill with no headlights on. A concerned citizen who witnessed this incident followed Viveiros’ vehicle and continued to update the communication center on her location until other officers were able to get Viveiros stopped in the 2200 block of Ross Clark Circle. Viveiros then refused to get out of her vehicle again. A K9 was utilized to apprehend Viveiros and she was taken into custody. Viveiros and the officer were both taken to Southeast Health. Viveiros was treated for a K9 bite and evaluated for impairment. The officer was treated for minor injuries and released.
Viveiros was charged with one count of assault second degree with more charges pending as the investigation continues. Her bond for the assault second degree is $15,000.00.
All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Updated on 3/6/2020 at 7:33 am — an earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the location of the incident as the 2900 block of Ross Clark Cir it should be the 2600 block.
On March 5, 2020 Dothan Police Department Vice Investigators concluded a week long drug investigation that ended with the arrest of two individuals.
On March 3, 2020 Vice investigators attempted to take 28 year old Javon Antonio James into custody at Executive Inn and Suites on Ross Clark Cir. in Dothan, Alabama, when he fled from officers in a vehicle. One of the occupants in the vehicle with James exited the vehicle and fled on foot. He was quickly apprehended and identified as 21 year old Cadarius Lashawn Tyson. Tyson was found in possession of illegally-possessed Alprazolam pills. While fleeing from officers James struck two vehicles, causing minor injuries to one of he drivers, and was able to elude officers.
A search warrant of the room at the Executive Inn James was staying in was conducted and officers located drugs and firearms inside of the room. The evidence was seized and felony warrants were obtained for the arrest of Javon James.
On March 5, 2020 Vice investigators and the Dothan Police SRT Team conducted a search warrant at the Howard Johnson Motel in the 2200 block of Ross Clark Circle. James was found in possession of more drugs and firearms and taken into custody.
During the search warrants officers recovered Methamphetamine, Synthetic Marijuana, Prescription Pills, and Ecstasy Pills and two firearms.
Cadarius Lashawn Tyson was charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Attempting to Elude a Police Officers. He has bonds totaling $16,000.00.
Javon Antonio James was charged with 1 count of Drug Trafficking, 6 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm, 1 count of Reckless Endangerment, 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 1 count of Attempting to Elude a Police Officer with injuries. James has bonds totaling $617,000.00.
On 02/28/2020 Officers responded to a call of a firearm assault in the 300 block of Marquis Drive. Officers quickly located all individuals and determined there was no firearm assault. Investigators began following up with call that was made to the Communications Center and ended up in the 300 block of Mustang Drive.
Investigators have arrested and charged 38 year old Christina Prado with Making a False Report to a Law Enforcement Authority.
These prank calls waste valuable time and resources that can be used in protecting the community and helping people that really do need these services.
All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
In the early morning hours the Dothan Police responded to a shooting in Grand Villa Estates, off of 3rd Ave. When officers arrived, they found a female victim that was shot one time in the chest. The suspect fled from the scene prior to officers arrival. Through the course of the investigation, a suspects name was given of Nathaniel Overton. Investigators and patrolmen swept the area looking for Mr. Overton. Information was obtained that Mr. Overton fled to Daleville and was possibly held up in a house in a local trailer park. Daleville Police Department was contacted and went to the address that Mr. Overton was staying at. Daleville Police were able to take Mr. Overton in custody without incident.
The victim received treatment at South East Health and is expected to survive and is listed in stable condition.
Nathaniel Overton (35) was charged with Domestic Violence 1st degree and is being held on a $60,000 bond.
The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Daleville Police Department for their assistance in apprehending Mr. Overton.
All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Dothan Police responded to the 800 blk of Williams Ave. When officers arrived they found the victim, Terrance Ransom (18), shot multiple times in a yard. Mr. Ransom was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators began to follow leads provided by the public and on-scene investigation. In the early morning hours police developed a suspect and location. The suspect, Brandon Fluellen (26) was held up in a local hotel. After police cleared the surrounding rooms, negotiators were utilized and Mr. Fluellen exited the room without incident.
Mr. Fluellen was charged with murder and other arrest may follow with additional suspects. Mr. Fluellen is currently being held on no bond.
All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 02/08/2020, the Dothan Police Department responded to South East Health in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they found a female victim had been shot in the eye in 1000 blk of Greentree. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that William Woods (33) shot his girlfriend in the eye during an altercation. The victim was flown to UAB for further treatment but is expected to recover.
William Woods was charged with Domestic Violence 1st Degree and is being held on a $60,000 bond.
All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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