Category: Arrests

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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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Torture, Willful Abuse

On November 14, 2017, Keshondra Tyree Corbitt, 27 years old, was charged with 1 count of torture, willful abuse, etc., of a child under 18 years of age by responsible person.  Bond has been set at $15,000.00.

This charge resulted from Corbitt punishing a 6 year old child for a disciplinary issue the child received at school.  Corbitt punished the child with a belt, however, the punishment went too far and the child received multiple bruises and marks on her arms, stomach, back, side, legs and face.

The Dothan Police Department was notified of this incident by the City of Dothan School System as part of their requirement according to the State of Alabama Mandatory Reporting System.  The Dothan Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Houston County Department of Human Resources.

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

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Burglary 3rd degree

On 11/12/2017, Jeffrey Powell (45) was arrested for Burglary 3rd degree which occurred in the 2800 block of Ross Clark Circle.  His bond was set at $5,000.00.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle

On 11/08/2017, Rachel Smith Todd (40) was arrested for Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and Receiving Stolen Property 3rd Degree X2  which occurred in the 2100 block of Montgomery Highway.  Her bond was set at $12,000.00.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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Arrest made for Indecent Exposure

On 11/07/2017 Dothan Police made an arrest at a local department store in the 900 block of Commons Drive for Indecent Exposure.

The investigation revealed that Jeremy Oshawn McClain, 28, of Canterbury Farms Road, Midland City AL exposed himself in public for Sexual Gratification. McClain followed a female shopper around the store for several minutes before stopping behind a clothes rack and exposing himself to masturbate. The police were called and were able to apprehend McClain inside the store.  He was taken into custody and confessed to the crime. McClain is a registered sex offender from Dale County. The Dale County Sherriffs Office has been notified of the arrest.

Bond was set at $6000.00.

All Persons Arrested are Innocent Until Proven Guilty.

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Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 1st

On 10/31/2017, Dexter Elliot Marsh Jr. (23) was arrested for Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 1st which occurred in the 700 block of North Park Avenue.  Her bond was set at $45,000.00.

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

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