Have a safe 4th of July weekend but remember, fireworks are illegal in the city limits of Dothan.
Public Help Needed in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Missing Person
On Sunday, 6/12/2022, 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 a black and blue shirt, black shorts and gray tennis shoes. He is described at 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.
ss
Gordon Man Charged with Murder
In March 2022, the Dothan Police Department began an investigation into a domestic violence situation in which the female victim reported she had been assaulted by the suspect, Robert Allen Maddox Jr. At that time, Mr. Maddox was charged with Domestic Violence Strangulation while the investigation into other allegations continued.
It was determined at the time of the assault the victim was pregnant with their child. During the assault, Mr. Maddox is alleged to have intentionally caused the victim to have a miscarriage.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, on June 9, 2022, Robert Allen Maddox Jr., 24 years old of Gordon, AL, was charged with one count of Murder. His bond was set at $1.5 Million.

Man Charged with Attempted Assault
On May 26, 2022, Sirrico Santonio Bennett attempted to shoot the victim while the victim was driving in the 400 block of Logue Street in Dothan.
On June 7, 2022, Sirrico Santonio Bennett, 46 years old of Dothan, was charged with one count of Attempted Assault First Degree. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

Dothan Man Charged with Arson
On June 7, 2022, Dothan Fire Department and the Dothan Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire of an apartment building in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue. A witness observed the suspect, Torenzo Marquis Perry, stack miscellaneous items on top of the stove and intentionally turn the stove on and walk out of the apartment. Thanks to the quick action of the witness, the fire department was quickly called to the scene and the fire was extinguished before any major damage could occur.
Torenzo Marquis Perry, 25 years old of Dothan, has been charged with one count of Arson First Degree. His bond was set at $60,000.00.

Dothan Man Charged with Attempted Assault
In November of 2021, a vehicle occupied by five individuals was shot multiple times in the 700 block of Chinook Street in Dothan. Evidence testing was conducted by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. Once the test results were complete, warrants were obtained for Keith Shakur Helms.
On 6-4-2022, Keith Shakur Helms, 19 years old of Dothan, was arrested for five outstanding warrants for Attempted Assault First Degree related to the November 2021 incident. His bond was set at $75,000.00.

Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
On 6-3-2022, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 400 block of North Oates Street to a report of a sexual assault. It was learned the suspect, Anthon Paul Salmon, approached a female and sexually assaulted her and attempted to rape her. As a result, Anthony Paul Salmon, 37 years old of Dothan, has been charged with one count of Sexual Abuse First Degree, and one count of Attempted Rape First Degree. He currently has no bond.

Man Assaulted and Robbed at a Local Motel
On May 29, 2022, a man was invited to a local motel by a female acquaintance. While there, the man was assault by two other individuals who were hiding and waiting on him. At least one of those individuals was armed with a weapon. During the assault, the victim was pushed into a large glass window which broke. Pieces of the broken glass cut the victim causing a serious arm injury. The victim had surgery for his injury and is still undergoing treatment. Money was taken from the victim during the assault. Thus far, three individuals have been arrested for this incident.
Rickel Elijah Daniel, 23 years old of Dothan; Desaree Bronbdell Chaffins, 29 years old of Dothan; and Brandy Hope Townsend, 43 years old of Dothan; have all been charged with one count of Robbery First Degree. Their bond was set at $60,000.00 each.
Contractor Charged with Theft from Employer
Between the first part of April and the end of May 2022, Lester Grout III was contracted to do maintenance work for a local hotel. During this time, Grout took 21 new TVs from the storage room which he had access to as part of his maintenance duties. He then sold all the TVs at various locations throughout the area.
Lester Charles Grout III, 41 years old of Enterprise, AL, is being sought for Theft of Property First Degree.

You must be logged in to post a comment.