News and Events

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators made contact with a student who allegedly made threats to commit acts of violence at Dothan Preparatory Academy.  Investigators, working since the day before, looked into the threat and identified the person who made the threat.  The suspect was identified as a juvenile student.  Investigators worked quickly to make contact with the suspect and, after investigating, arrested the juvenile for Making a Terrorist Threat 1^st degree, which is a felony.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, no further information about the juvenile can be released.

In the evening hours of September 5, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats to commit violent acts at a Dothan City School posted on social media.  Investigators were notified and worked diligently to identify the source of the threat.  Until the source was identified, extra security was placed around the schools as a precaution this morning to deter violence.  As soon as the source was identified, investigators took the juvenile into custody to conduct interviews.  As a result of the investigation, the juvenile was charged with Making a Terrorist Threat 1^st degree.   More arrests are possible, and this is still an ongoing investigation.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance in protecting children in our schools.  When threats are made, regardless of the intent, the Dothan Police Department always takes those situations seriously and will hold those who make threats accountable in accordance with State Law.  We appreciate those that knew of the threat who came forward to share their concerns with the Dothan Police Department.

Dothan City Schools will follow up and apply appropriate disciplinary action according to their Student Handbook.  Just as Dothan City Schools said in their release, the Dothan Police Department also encourages parents to talk with their children about the seriousness of threats and the importance of reporting suspicious activities or threats to a trusted adult or School Resource Officer.

Anyone who had information about threats to our schools can submit tips directly to the Dothan Police Department or through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, 833-AL1-STOP, or at P3TIPS.com.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Investigators have charged Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan in a robbery on Fountain Street from September 3^rd.  The McMillans attempted to rob the victim of his cell phone after a physical altercation between Ty’Qon and the victim.  During the theft of the phone, Ty’Qon fired a round that struck the victim in the back of the head.  Fortunately, the injuries were not life threatening.  The victim is recovering in a local hospital and is expected to be released.  Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Robbery 1^st degree each.  They are being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

On September 3, 2024, Dothan Police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of Fountain Street for reports of a person shot in the head.  Officers arrived on scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of his head.  The victim was alert on scene and gave a description and names of the suspects.  According to the victim, he was involved in a physical altercation with the male suspect, identified as Ty’Qon McMillan, over the theft of a cell phone.  During the physical altercation, the female suspect, Veronica McMillan, was able to get the cell phone.  During the altercation, Ty’Qon fired a round from a small caliber handgun that struck the victim in the head.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.  The injuries are not life threatening.  Both suspects were apprehended on September 4, 2024 where they were charged with the robbery and attempted murder.  Both Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were placed in the Houston County Jail with no bond.  Both suspects were on bond for previous charges.  The bonds for those charges have been revoked.

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35).  Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous relationship together and had a child together.  On August 23, 2024, Investigators say an argument between the suspect and Colbert escalated with the suspect pulling out a firearm.  The suspect fired multiple rounds at Colbert.  One round struck Colbert in the upper torso.  Despite live saving measures taken by officers and medics on scene, Colbert died from her gunshot wound.

On August 23, 2024 around 11:00 pm, Dothan Communications Center personnel received a call of a shooting at a residence in the 2700 block of East Cottonwood Road.  Officers arrived on scene and found several juveniles present in the home.  An older juvenile pointed officers to Colbert, who was laying on the ground in the home.  Officers noticed a gunshot wound and started CPR as well as wound treatment until the Dothan Fire Department arrived on scene.  Unfortunately, Colbert was pronounced dead on scene.

While investigators were speaking with the children, they received a suspect description.  Responding officers noticed the suspect leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop.  At that time, the suspect was taken into custody.  Witnesses on scene said the suspect shot Colbert after an argument escalated to violence.  The suspect has been charged with one count of Capital Murder and is being held without bond in the Houston County Jail.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 19,2024, Dothan Police investigators arrested Adam Scott Moore (40) of Dothan for Rape 2^nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex after juvenile disclosed inappropriate sexual relationship.  The victim, who is under the age of 16, had arrived home, and it was discovered an inappropriate conversation through an online communications platform with Moore.  After a forensic interview, the juvenile disclosed the sexual relationship.

On August 19, 2024, Dothan Police responded to the 200 block of Grand Villa Drive.  Officers met with the juvenile’s guardian who described inappropriate messages with someone who looked too old for the relationship.  The juvenile was taken to the Child Advocacy Center for a forensic interview where she described a sexual relationship with Moore.  Officers located Moore at his residence and interviewed him at the Dothan Police Department.  During an interview, Moore admitted to the sexual relationship.

Moore admitted to picking the juvenile up from her residence and going back to his residence.  While at the residence, Moore and the juvenile engaged in sexual activity.  As a result, Moore was charged with Rape 2^nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex.  Moore was placed in the Houston County Jail with a bond of $90,000.

Due to the age of the victim and the ongoing investigation, no further information will be made available.

 

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(DOTHAN, Ala.) At 7:30 pm last night (August 16^th), the Dothan Police Department responded to Solomon Park, 2001 Choctaw Street, for reports of shots fired in the park.  Officers were quick to arrive on scene and saw a vehicle leaving with several juveniles inside.  A traffic stop was conducted, and officers found firearms inside the vehicle.  Officers found several fresh spent shell casings in the park proving a firearm had been discharged.  Luckily, no juveniles were struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.  The suspect was found in the vehicle and taken to the Criminal Investigations Division for an interview.

According to witnesses and the suspect, the suspect, a 17-year-old male, was angry at the target of the shooting because she had not given him her phone number at school earlier in the day.  At Solomon Park, the suspect saw the victim with her boyfriend and opened fire with a 9mm handgun.

The Dothan Police Department takes this type of conduct very seriously and will hold any person engaging in this type of conduct accountable according to the law.  It is a miracle that no one was injured or killed by the actions of this suspect.  The 17-year-old suspect is being charged as an adult with two counts of Attempted Assault 1^st Degree.  He is being held in the Houston County Jail.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, his name and photograph will not be released.

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