Dothan Police Department

July 31, 2023August 18, 2023

Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Escape

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, officers responded to a call for domestic violence in the 2600 block of Robindale Circle. The suspect, who was identified as Cavasia Adams, was believed to be in the 800 block of Chickasaw Street. Officers located the suspect on Chickasaw Street and took him into custody. While in the back of a patrol car, Adams was able to maneuver his way out of the back of the patrol car and escape while still in handcuffs after causing minor damage to the interior of the patrol car. After a short foot pursuit, Adams was taken into custody and transported to the Dothan City Jail.

Cavasia Rashaude Adams, 24 years old of Dothan, has been charged with Domestic Violence Second Degree, Destruction of State Property, and Escape Third Degree. He is currently being held in the Houston County jail with no bond.

Cavasia Rashaude Adams
**Domestic Violence 2nd degree**
**Destruction of State Property**
**Escape 3rd degree**

July 29, 2023

Ashford Man Killed During a Burglary and Assault

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at approximately 12:20 PM, the Dothan Houston County E911 Center received a call reporting the caller had just shot an intruder who forced entry into the residence and began assaulting another individual. The incident took place in the 900 block of McCallister Road in the city limits of Dothan.

The suspect arrived at the location looking for his ex-girlfriend who he believed was there. The suspect, who was a passenger of a vehicle when it arrived, got out and forced entry through the main entrance of the residence, then forced entry through a second door where he was met by the homeowner who tried to stop him. The suspect forced himself past the homeowner and proceeded to kick a third door until the door was destroyed. He then pulled the ex-girlfriend from the third room and began assaulting her. The homeowner retrieved a handgun and began demanding the suspect to stop assaulting the ex-girlfriend. At that time, the suspect began to charge at the homeowner who then shot him one time in the upper torso. The suspect exited the residence and entered the same vehicle and left. The suspect was dropped off at Southeast Health Emergency Department where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver and vehicle were located a short time later by the Houston County Sheriff’s department outside the city limits of Dothan. The driver and the vehicle were held for investigative purposes.

The deceased has been identified as, Charles Kevin Sexton, 55 years old of Ashford, Alabama. This is an active and ongoing investigation. After consulting with the Houston County District Attorney, it is not believed there will be any charges against the homeowner for the shooting death of Sexton due to him acting in self defense on his own property as well as for the protection of another individual. If there are any criminal charges forthcoming, they will be determined during the duration of this ongoing investigation.

July 28, 2023

Shots Fired on Arlington Avenue

On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 7:25 PM, the Dothan Police Department was notified of a firearm assault that occurred in the 800 block of Arlington Avenue. One male victim who was sitting in a vehicle at the time of the shots being fired was transported to a local hospital and was believed to have been shot in the back and neck area. While receiving medical treatment, it was determined the injuries appear to be metal fragment wounds and not gunshot wounds. The victim’s injuries appear to be minor at this time and he will be released from the hospital.

No motive or suspect identification have been confirmed but officers are looking for a blue passenger car that was last seen traveling north on South Edgewood Drive. Investigators and officers are still working this case and gathering information.

We ask that anyone who may have information about this incident to please call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.

July 28, 2023

Woman Shot During a Domestic

On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 4:50 AM, officers were dispatched to a local hospital for a gunshot victim that arrived by personal vehicle. The adult female victim arrived with an injury to the head that was later determined to be the result of a gunshot. The victim was conscious, alert, and talking but was taken to surgery due to the moderate to severe injury she sustained. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined her boyfriend, Clint Edward Browning, was the person responsible for the injury that occurred during an altercation between the two while in the 1300 block of Coe Dairy Road.

Clint Edward Browning, 45 years old of Dothan, was charged with one count of Domestic Violence First Degree. He is currently in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

Clint Edward Browning –
**Domestic Violence First Degree**

July 24, 2023

Man Charged with Assault and Burglary

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, officer responded to the 2100 block of Denton Road for an assault and burglary. Officers located the suspect, Daryl Connacious Buggs, and detained him for investigative purposes. It was determined Buggs had entered a storage unit and a vehicle and taken property from both without the owner’s permission to do so. While being confronted for his actions, Buggs used a lock he had removed from the storage unit to assault two individuals with.

Daryl Connacious Buggs, 45 years old of Dothan, was charged with two counts of Assault Second Degree, one count of Burglary Third Degree, and one count of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. His bond was set at $40,000.00.

Daryl Connacious Buggs –
*Assault 2nd Degree X2
*Burglary 3rd Degree
*Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle

July 24, 2023

Man Charged with Assault and Fleeing

On Saturday night, July 22, 2023, at approximately 11:45 PM, officers were dispatched to an assault in progress at Oates Estates Apartments on Flynn Road. When officers arrived, the suspect fled from the parking lot in a vehicle in an attempt to evade capture. Officers attempted to stop the suspect, however, he refused to stop and performed evasive maneuvers to avoid capture once again. After a brief vehicle pursuit, officers were able to successfully end it before taking the suspect into custody.

Deontavious Summerset, 24 years old from Blakely, Georgia, was charged with one count of Domestic Violence Strangulation and one count of Attempting to Elude. His bond was set at $36,000.00.

Deontavious Ty’rus Summerset –
**Domestic Violence Strangulation**
**Attempting to Elude**

July 24, 2023

Man Charged with Kidnapping

On Sunday, July 23, 2023, the Dothan Police Department was contacted by a concerned family member who reported a female family member was unaccounted for. The victim was last seen approximately twelve hours earlier in the company of her boyfriend, Tarrence Lee Wright. At that time family members were concerned for the victim’s safety due to Wright being in possession of a firearm. Family members had attempted to contact the female victim at her residence on W. Selma Street but were unsuccessful. While there, family members noticed some unusual circumstances that casued them to be concerned for the safety of the victim, so they notified law enforcement.

When officers arrived, they were unable to make contact with anyone inside the residence. Officers noticed several things that led them to believe a physical altercation had taken place outside the residence. While officers were on scene, they were able to make contact with the victim by telephone. During the conversation, officers believed the female could possibly be in distress, and she would not give her current location. A search warrant was prepared and executed at the victim’s residence. While executing the search warrant, investigators located the victim and her boyfriend, Tarrance Lee Wright. Investigators also located a pistol inside the residence.

The victim had several facial injuries and contusions on her head where she stated Wright had beaten her with a pistol. She also stated Wright would not allow her to leave the residence, answer the door for anyone, or allow anyone to know her location. The victim was treated for her minor injuries and will make a full recovery.

Tarrence Lee Wright, 31 years old of Dothan, was charged with one count of Kidnapping First Degree, one count of Domestic Violence First Degree, and one count of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

Tarrence Lee Wright –
**Kidnapping 1st Degree**
**Domestic Violence 1st Degree**
**Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol**

July 12, 2023

Dothan Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child

In June of 2023, it was reported to the Dothan Police Department of possible sexual contact with a child by an adult male that occurred in the city limits of Dothan. An investigation began and at the conclusion, an arrest warrant was obtained for Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old on 38-year-old Avery Lerenzo Sanders of Dothan. Sanders was arrested on the warrant on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. His bond was set at $30,000.00. Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further information will be released.

Avery Lerenzo Sanders
**Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old**

July 12, 2023

Man Shot While Attempting an Assault

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, officers responded to a firearm assault in the 600 block of North Oates Street in downtown Dothan. An individual was located in the parking lot of a nearby business suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The individual was identified as 28-year-old Shawn Maxmillion McDaniel of Headland. McDaniel and the mother of his children are estranged and have been for some time. McDaniel attempted to get the female to meet him, but she refused. The female was in the company of an acquaintance when they realized McDaniel was following them. While attempting to get away from McDaniel, they were stopped in traffic when McDaniel exited his vehicle and approached their vehicle armed with a large knife. The acquaintance, who was legally armed with a firearm, warned McDaniel to retreat at which time McDaniel swung the knife. The acquaintance fired the weapon at that time striking McDaniel in the face.

McDaniel sustained a major injury but was conscious and alert. He drove his vehicle to a nearby business where he summoned help. The female and her acquaintance drove to a separate nearby business where they reported the incident to authorities. This incident did not involve any of the businesses where law enforcement encountered them. This is on ongoing investigation and any possible charges are pending.

McDaniel was transported to a local hospital for treatment for the gunshot wound. He was then transported to an out-of-town facility for more specialized treatment. Currently, it is not believed his injury is life threatening.

June 22, 2023

Counterfeit Suspects Apprehended After a Pursuit

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, at approximately 11:15 AM, Dothan Police Officers responded to Dollar General on Westgate Parkway in reference to individuals passing counterfeit currency. It was reported the suspects were on a white Tesla passenger car and had already left the business. While officers were there, it was learned the same suspects had either attempted or completed similar fraudulent activities at several other Dollar Generals in the surrounding area, both inside and outside of Dothan. It is unknown at this time if these individuals are responsible for similar crimes in other states.

Business personnel at the Dollar General were able to advise officers the suspects were at another Dollar General Store in Midland City at that moment. A Dothan officer arrived at that location to find the suspect vehicle leaving. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, however, the vehicle refused to stop and made several evasive maneuvers attempting to prevent apprehension. This led to a vehicle pursuit going north on Highway 231. During the pursuit, suspects began throwing U.S. Currency out of the windows. It was later determined the U. S. Currency was counterfeit. The speeds of the pursuit reached a level that was determined to be unsafe for those involved as well as others on the highway. The Dothan officer terminated the pursuit north of Midland City on Highway 231.

Within minutes, the Dothan Communication Center received notification from Ozark Police Department that they had the suspect vehicle stopped and three suspects in custody. This was after the suspect vehicle attempted to flee from Ozark officers as well. Ozark was already looking for the same vehicle due to information that was disseminated to them earlier today about the same vehicle and suspects committing a crime in Henry County.

It is very early in what is going to be a lengthy investigation that will consist of several more man hours, interviews, evidence collection and processing, and collaboration with multiple other agencies.

As for now, Dothan Police Department has arrested three suspects and charged them each with ten counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Forged Instrument First Degree. Those suspects are:

Shelby Eugene Pole Jr., 19 years old of Tampa, Fl

Iyanna Lashawn Pole, 20 years old of Tampa, FL

Tramel Michael Newson, 23 years old of Tampa, FL

This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges are pending.