Category: Arrests

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Two Dothan Men Arrested for Capital Murder

On March 25th at approximately 10:50 p.m. Dothan Police Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle at Stringer Street A.M.E. Church, 1900 Stringer St., while officers were in the area they discovered a wrecked vehicle at the intersection of Lake St. and Allen Road.

One of those vehicles was occupied by Ms. Breunia Jennings, 23, of Dothan. Ms. Jennings was pronounced dead at the scene. Her cause of death was a gunshot wound.

Several people at the scene were detained and taken to the Dothan Police Department for interviews. After interviews were completed Jamie Emmanuel Townes, 26, of S. St. Andrews St., Dothan AL was arrested for Capital Murder. A “no bond” has been issued.

Also arrested for Capital Murder was Kenneth Glasgow, 52, of W. Powell St., Dothan. A “no bond” has been issued in this case.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Medical Call Leads to Narcotics Arrest

On 3/21/2018 Patrol Officers along with Dothan Fire Department and Rescue were dispatched to a person down call in the 1500 block of Reeves Street. The responding Officers quickly determined that the driver was impaired and not suffering from a medical issue. Through their initial investigation narcotics were recovered from the vehicle.

Vice Investigators were called to the scene. Investigators arrested 38 year old, Alex Trivias Green, of Albany Georgia after three pounds of synthetic marijuana, seventy ecstasy pills, one gram of crack cocaine, and a handgun were recovered.

Green was charged with Drug trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and has pending weapon charges. Bond has been set at $62,500.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Burglary 3rd Arrest

On 03/17/2018, 19 year old Joshua Dederich from Waters Circle, Midland City,  was arrested for Burglary 3rd Degree. This stems from a burglary at a business in the 4000 block of Montgomery Hwy., Dothan Alabama.

Mr. Dederich’s bond was set at $2,500.00.

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Dothan Man Arrested for Capital Murder

Shortly after 8 PM on Saturday, March 17th Dothan Police received a call of a possible death at the residence located at 611 Hodgesville Road, Dothan. Once officers arrived, it was apparent that this was a crime scene. 91 year old Mabel Fowler was determined to be the victim of a homicide.

Investigators and Crime Scene Technicians worked throughout the evening and well into Sunday morning processing the scene and collecting evidence.  Throughout the course of the investigation we located, interviewed and charged one person with committing the heinous murder. We have charged Joe Nathan Duncan, 58 years old of Dothan, with one Count of Capital Murder. He has been placed in the Jail under a “no bond”.

The investigation is continuing and more detail will be released at a press briefing on Monday morning at 10:30 AM.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Joe Nathan Duncan
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Dothan Police Charge Several in Local Robberies

On March 14th the Dothan Police Department executed seven search warrants throughout the City in connection with the recent robberies that occurred March 9th through March 12th. Five Search Warrants were executed in the early morning hours. These search warrants were served at the following locations:

  • 700 block of Chinook St.
  • 800 block of Whiddon St.
  • 100 block of Kohler Ct.
  • 100 block of Naomi Dr.
  • 600 block of Wheat Street

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Dothan City School Employee Arrested for School Employee Soliciting a Sex Act with a Student under the Age of 19 Years

On March 9th Dothan Police Investigators arrested Phillip Erin Burns of Sweetwater Drive, Dothan and charged him with School Employee Soliciting a Sex Act with a Student under the Age of 19 Years.

Investigators were notified by Dothan City Schools of the allegations against Burns, an employee at Girard Middle School and Northview High School. The investigation revealed that Burns engaged in a sexually explicit conversation with a student on a social media messaging app.

Burns was subsequently arrested and a bond amount of $6,000.00 was set.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Three Arrested on Multiple Charges For Breaking into Vehicles

Dothan Police investigators have arrested three individuals in connection with a string of recent vehicle break-ins. The break-ins occurred between mid February and the beginning of March 2018. Several vehicles on the south side of Dothan, in the Blackmon Road area, were broken into and several items were taken.

On March 7th Dothan Police Investigators arrested Anthony Allen Dault of Alex Circle, Dothan and charged him with 9 counts  of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. He was also charged with 8 counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, and 2 counts of Theft of Property 1st Degree. Dault has bonds totaling $182,000.00.

Investigators also charged Blake Levoy Dooling of Alex Circle, Dothan and charged him with 8 counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and 4 counts of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. Dooling has bonds totaling $140,000.00.

Also charged for his involvement in the crimes was Brandon Keith Hale of Pansey Rd. in Ashford. Hale was charged with 7 counts of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and 1 count of Theft of Property 1st Degree. He has bonds totaling $70,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Drug Trafficking Arrest

On 02/23/2018 Vice Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was involved in a narcotics investigation. The investigation revealed that drugs were being brought into Dothan by the driver to be distributed throughout the county. During the course of this traffic stop Investigators recovered methamphetamine (Ice) and a firearm.

Investigators have arrested and charged 34 year old Joshua Drake Howard, of Ready Road, with Drug Trafficking. Additional charges are expected and no further information can be released at this time. Bond will be set at a later time.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

On 02/01/2018 Investigators with the Vice Intelligence Division conducted a traffic stop on north County road 55 which concluded a three week investigation into narcotics (crystal methamphetamine) being sold in Dothan and eastern Houston County.

Investigators seized crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine from the occupants of the vehicle.

Investigators have arrested and charged 39 year old Mary Elizabeth Mathis, of Ashford, with Drug Trafficking. Her bond has been set at $30,000.

Investigators have arrested and charged 30 year old Lance Andrew Sharron, of Pansey, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond has been set at $10,000.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Dothan Police Make Arrest for Impersonating a Police Officer

On January 4th 2018 Dothan Police responded to the 2800 block of Fortner St. to a medical emergency. While on the scene 37 year old Scotty Earl Lingo identified himself to officers and emergency personnel as an auxiliary police officer from Headland Alabama. Lingo was in possession of a Headland Police Department Auxiliary Identification Card.

Further investigation revealed that Lingo was in possession of a handgun for which he was using the police identification as his permit. Officers confirmed through the Headland Police Department that Lingo has not been an auxiliary officer with their department since January 2015.

Lingo was arrested on scene for a Domestic Violence warrant with the City of Dothan and Impersonating a Police Officer. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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