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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 1, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested and charged Walter Leon Danzey Jr. (48) of Dothan with one count of Murder in connection to the stabbing death of Damon Goodson.  Since Goodson was found near the intersection of West Powell Street and Linden Street, Investigators have been interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence in order to identify a suspect.  Police investigators identified Danzey and collected enough evidence to charge him with murder.   Danzey’s bond has been set at $1.5 million.

On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police officers responded to the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street for someone who had been stabbed.  Officer located Damon Goodson and emergency services transported him to a local hospital where he later died.  According to witnesses, Goodson and the suspect were involved in an argument the day of the stabbing.  The suspect attacked Goodson and was stabbed in the process.  Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the argument.

The investigation is still ongoing with investigators following leads to get a clearer understanding of the events surrounding Goodson’s death.  Investigators have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.  We are awaiting forensic analysis of the evidence.  We continue to support Goodson’s family and hope they have more peace knowing the person responsible is in custody.  If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.

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Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Brantley Lloyd Tolleson (43) of Dothan for Domestic Violence 1^st degree and Attempted Murder after an incident in the 2000 block of Cecily Street in Dothan.  After being locked out of the residence by the victim, Tolleson forced entry into the residence by kicking the front door.  Tolleson pulled a handgun on the victim, pointed it at the victim, and pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was unaware the victim had unloaded the firearm before giving it to him to leave earlier.

On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Cecily Street for a domestic disturbance and burglary.  Officers encountered Tolleson and detained him.  During the investigation, officers discovered Tolleson and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation where the victim asked Tolleson to leave.  The victim provided Tolleson with his belongings, which included a handgun.  The victim, afraid that violence would occur, unloaded the firearm before giving it to Tolleson.  Once Tolleson was outside, the victim locked him out of the residence.

Tolleson then kicked open the door and looked to steal the victim’s keys so she could not leave.  While this was happening, the victim had already called 911.  During the burglary, Tolleson pulled out the firearm and pointed it at the victim.  Tolleson then pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was detained by police.  Once in custody, Tolleson made comments that showed he intended to kill the victim when he pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was charged with one count of Domestic Violence 1^st degree (Burglary 1^st degree) and one count of Attempted Murder.

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.

On June 10, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Jeremie Michael Spencer (43) of Enterprise, AL for Domestic Violence 2^nd degree (stalking 1^st degree with relationship) and Electronic Stalking 1^st degree after an investigation into incidents between May 20, 2024 and May 28, 2024.  The victim and Spencer have a previous qualifying relationship under Alabama law.  Investigators found Spencer had made or sent threatening text messages and phone calls to the victim over 50 times during this eight-day period.  The victim found a tracking device on the vehicle after statements made during one of the phone calls.  Video surveillance from the area, obtained by investigators, showed Spencer placing the device on the vehicle days earlier.

The investigation started on May 29, 2024 when the victim reported being harassed by Spencer.  Spencer had sent several text messages containing threats and insults.  Spencer had also called to threaten violence against the victim several times over the previous eight-day period.  Investigators received enough information to obtain two felony warrants for Spencer’s arrest.  One warrant charged Spencer for Domestic Violence 2^nd degree involving stalking.  The second warrant charged Spencer with Electronic Stalking 1^st degree.  Spencer was arrested on June 10, 2024 and transported to the Houston County Jail. Spencer is being held without bond.

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.

On June 5, 2024, Dothan Investigators arrested Willie Edward Franklin (38) of Dothan for Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle and Certain Person Forbidden to Possess a Firearm after an investigation into a shooting in the 1000 block of South Bell Street.  The suspect was identified by surveillance footage in the area.  The motivation for the shooting is still under investigation.  No injuries were reported, but a vehicle on the street was struck once by gunfire.  Once Franklin was identified, it was determined Franklin was forbidden to possess a firearm by Alabama law.  Franklin was booked into the Houston County Jail with no bond.

On June 4, 2024, Dothan Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1000 block of South Bell Street.  When they arrived, the suspects were gone from the area.  While investigating the shooting, officers located multiple shell casings in the area and found a vehicle had been struck by gunfire.  Criminal Investigators were assigned to the case.

Investigators were able to interview witnesses and review video cameras in the area.  Franklin was identified as the person who fired the round that struck the vehicle.  A review of Franklin’s criminal history showed a criminal conviction that made it unlawful for him to possess a firearm.  Investigators located and arrested Franklin.  He was charged with one count of Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle and one count of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm.  The investigation is still ongoing.  If anyone has any information about this crime, they are encouraged to call the Dothan Police Department at 334615-3632 or 334-793-0215.

Special Response Team and Narcotics investigators served a search warrant after a weeks-long investigation and arrested three people as well as seizing drugs and guns.  Investigators arrested and charged Jaquez McCraney (32), Desmond Williams (29), and Efosa Willis (25) with several charges relating to the investigation.  Police seized drugs, guns, and cash from the search.

For several weeks, VICE/Narcotics Investigators, working on information, were investigating an illegal drug operation in the area of the 900 block of Sixth Avenue in Dothan.  Investigators found that people involved were selling drugs including mushrooms, cocaine and marijuana.  Since the investigation revealed the suspects were commonly in possession of firearms during the sale of narcotics, the Special Response Team (SRT) was used in the operation.

On May 17, 2024, the Special Response Team, along with the VICE/Narcotics Division investigators, executed a search warrant on the residence.  During the search, investigators seized 1 ½ pounds of marijuana, 5.7 ounces of Psilocybin mushrooms, 3 grams of cocaine, 8 Adderall pills, and 2 MDMA (Ecstasy) pills.  Investigators also found 3 firearms, which included an AK-47 rifle.  A money counter along with $3,400 in US Currency was also found.  The following people were arrested following the search:

Dothan Police Investigators charged Kenneth Ray Craddock (45) of Dothan with Assault 1^st Degree.  Craddock was charged after shooting another person in a residence shared with several other individuals in the 300 block of North Bell Street.  The victim is receiving treatment at a local hospital for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.  Craddock was taken to the Houston County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Just after 8:00 am on Wednesday May 8, 2024, Dothan Police officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of North Bell Street for reports of a man with a gunshot wound.  Officers arrived on scene within two minutes of being dispatched.  Officers entered the house and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.  Officers acted quickly and provided basic first aid to the victim until paramedics could arrive.  As officers were securing the scene, the suspect, identified as Kenneth Craddock, was walking back to the residence from the 200 block of North Bell Street.  Craddock immediately admitted he was the shooter and was detained by officers.

According to people on scene, a verbal dispute led to the shooting.  Craddock, after the shooting, left with the firearm and that firearm has not been recovered.  During a search warrant of the residence, investigators located two firearms that were not the weapon used in the incident.  Kenneth Craddock was arrested and charged with Assault 1^st degree with a $30,000 bond.

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DOTHAN, Ala.- Dothan Police arrested Keith Shedrick Pullin (35) of Dothan for Attempted Domestic Violence 1^st degree and Assault 1^st degree after he used his vehicle to ram the victim’s vehicle to try to make her stop.  Pullin was taken to the Houston County Jail with a $60,000 bond.

Around midnight on May 2, 2024, Dothan Police were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the 1100 block of East Newton Street.  According to multiple people, the incident began at Plum Lounge on Montgomery Highway.  The victim, who had a prior domestic relationship with Pullin, was at Plum Lounge to pick up a friend.  As the victim was trying to pick up her friend, Pullin approached her and began an argument.  The victim rushed her friend into the vehicle to drive away.  Pullin ran to his vehicle and began to chase the victim.

Pullin used his vehicle to ram the victim’s vehicle several times in an attempt to make her stop her vehicle.  After the last collision, Pullin’s vehicle crashed and overturned.  Pullin was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  The victim and her friend were checked at the scene for their injuries.  After conflicting stories from Pullin and the victim, investigators were able to pull surveillance footage at the intersection of North Oates and West Powell Street that show Pullin chasing the victim’s vehicle.

Once discharged from the hospital, Pullin was arrested and charged with Attempted Domestic Violence 1^st degree and Assault 1^st degree with a $60,000 bond.

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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