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UPDATED with Suspect Photos: Armed Robbery at Denton Road Convenience Store

Around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, two unknown black males robbed the HOBO Pantry Convenience Store located in the 3000 block of Denton Road.  At least one of the suspects was armed with a hand gun and fired one round inside the business.  The other suspect went behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business.  The two suspects left the store on foot and were last seen running southeast from the business.  No one was injured in the incident and police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.  If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.

UPDATED with suspect Photos:  We encourage anyone who can identify either of the suspects from these photos to please contact the Dothan Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

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Scam Alert From Dothan Police Department

A citizen has reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Dothan Police Department. The caller spoofed their number to show it was coming from 334-615-3000. The caller advised the person they had warrants with the Dothan Police Department and to keep from going to jail they needed to go purchase a pre-paid credit or gift card for a specific amount of money and provide the card number to the caller.  Please be aware THIS IS A SCAM and is not associated with the Dothan Police Department in any way.  The Dothan Police Department will never call someone to attempt to collect money for a warrant. We will only show up in person to address any issue we may have.

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UPDATE: Help Locate this Missing Person

UPDATE: Wesley Paul Hodge has been found safe. We would like to thank everyone who called and provided assistance and information. He is currently being reunited with his family.

On Saturday, 4/23/2022, 61 year old Wesley Paul Hodge walked away from his home on Parish Street in Dothan, AL.  He has not been seen or heard from since then.  When he left, he was wearing no shoes, no shirt and black shorts.  He is described as 5’9″, 160 lbs., gray hair and blue eyes.

He does have medical issues and he does not have any medication with him.  If you see him or have any information as to where he may be, you are asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or your nearest law enforcement agency.

Wesley Paul Hodge
MISSING PERSON
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Man Arrested for Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes

On April 19, 2022, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of possible inappropriate contact between an adult male and a juvenile under the age of 16.  Due to the allegations, an investigation was started which has led to 45 year-old Jason Dean Burdeshaw, of Dothan, being charged with two counts of Enticing a Child to Enter a Vehicle, House, etc., for immoral purposes.  He currently has no bond.  This is an ongoing investigation and as it continues there could be additional charges.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the juvenile privacy laws, no further information will be released.

Jason Dean Burdeshaw – Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes
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Arrest Made In Threat Against Dothan Preparatory Academy

On Sunday, April 17, 2022, the Dothan Police Department became aware of a threat against Dothan Preparatory Academy (DPA) by posts being made on social media. An immediate investigation was launched and the source of the threat was identified as coming from a social media account belonging to a juvenile student from DPA. Because of the disruption this has caused at DPA, the juvenile has been charged with terrorist threats. Due to the age of the suspect, no further information is available.

We take these types of threats serious, irregardless of the validity. We will investigate threats to the fullest to ensure the individual responsible is held accountable for their actions.

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Man Charged With Aggravated Cruelty To Animals For Killing Kittens

On April 10, 2022, Dothan Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of Westgate Parkway to an animal cruelty complaint.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a trash can filled with water and inside was another container which had three kittens inside it.

The investigation into this matter revealed the three kittens were only one day old at the time they were intentionally put into the water.  The owner’s intentional actions were his own way of euthanizing the kittens because he did not want them.  As a result, 67 year-old Jack Richard Chafin, of Dothan, was charged with three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.  His bond was set at $15,000.00.

We would encourage anyone who decides they no longer want their pet or may be struggling to provide adequate care for their pet and decide they can no longer do so, to seek assistance.  Residence in Dothan can contact Dothan Animal Services at 334-615-4620, or after hours at 334-615-3000.  The Dothan Animal Services works diligently to rehome pets and they have an extremely high success rate of doing so.  There are also national organizations that work with individuals to rehome pets as well.

Jack Richard Chafin – Aggravated Cruelty to Animals X3

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Your Help Is Needed On An Unsolved Murder

It was Easter Sunday, April 7, 1996, when Ruthie Mae Jackson was found viciously murdered in a bedroom of her East Adams Street home in Dothan, AL.  Today marks the 26th Anniversary of her death.

Ruthie Mae Jackson had been cooking food the night before in preparation for Easter lunch with family and friends at her home after church.  When she was found, it was determined her death was the result of being stabbed multiple times.

The person or persons responsible for this have had to live with this on their mind for many years now.  We ask that anyone with information put themselves in the shoes of the family of Ruthie Mae Jackson and imagine what they have been through all these years after losing their loved one to such a senseless death.  Only the person or persons responsible for this know exactly why this happened.  Regardless of their reason, it does not justify taking the life of such a sweet individual, especially when she would have given someone anything they could have needed.  The family deserves closure and justice for the loss of their loved one.

We believe there is someone out there that may know something about the death of Ruthie Mae Jackson, and we continue to solicit help from the public.  No matter how small you think the information may be, we ask that you please share anything you may know.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000 or call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.

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Anonymous Prescription Drug Drop Box

The Dothan Police Department has a prescription drug drop box located in the lobby of the police department at 210 North Saint Andrews Street.

In 2021 we safely destroyed over 250 pounds of medications, keeping them out of the hands of children and unauthorized persons.

Simply walk into the lobby Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 and drop the containers into the locked drop box. No need to speak with anyone.

A technician and witness will collect drugs from the container and safely dispose of the items in an incinerator for you.

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Dothan Man Arrested for Inappropriate Sexual Contact

On 6/15/20, the Dothan Police Department responded to a report of sexual abuse at a local Medical Clinic in the 2800 block of Hartford Highway.  It is alleged the suspect, Luther Hutto, forced inappropriate sexual contact with a female victim in the clinic.  Hutto was on scene and taken into custody.  After reviewing previous reports, it was determined Hutto forced inappropriate sexual contact with a female victim at a local retail store in Dothan on May 7, 2020.

Luther Wayne Hutto (22) of Midland City was arrested and charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree and is being held without bond on one count and $15,000 on the other count.

Luther Hutto- Two Counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree

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