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Dothan City School Bus And Other Vehicles Shot Into With BB Gun
On Thursday afternoon, 5/5/2022, at approximately 3:00 PM, the Dothan Police Department received a call about a Dothan City school bus being shot into while traveling in the area of Fortner Street and South Park Avenue. There were children on the bus at the time this occurred, however, there were no injuries of any kind. Multiple officers and investigators quickly saturated the area to begin canvassing for suspects.
While officers were responding to the school bus, two other victims called reporting their vehicles had been shot into as well while traveling in the same area. It was determined the shots were fired by someone in the front yard of a residence in the 900 block of Fortner Street. Officers quickly surrounded the residence and detained all occupants. Three weapons were found inside the residence. One of them is believed to have been used to shoot at the school bus and other vehicles. Upon examination, all three weapons were determined to be compressed-air powered BB guns and all of them were replicas of real guns.
As a result, 20 year old Jacquette Daquin Townsend, of Dothan, was charged with three counts of Throwing or Shooting Deadly or Dangerous Missile into Occupied Vehicle. His bond was set at $45,000.00.
Woman Arrested After Cutting the Man She Wanted A Relationship With
On Saturday, 4/30/2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to Sunset Drive and met the victim of an edge weapon assault that had occurred on Torino Drive. The victim received lacerations to the face, hand, and arm, but they were not serious. The suspect, 19 year-old Tayla Thompson, of Headland, confronted the victim because she was attempting to have a relationship with him, and she discovered they did not share the same vision. While engaged in a conversation, it escalated to the point she produced a knife and as a result, he received the injuries. Thompson was charged with one count of Assault Second Degree. Her bond was set at $15,000.00.
Rape, Sodomy, and Sexual Abuse Leads to Arrest
On Saturday, 4/30/2022, the Dothan Police Department was notified of a sexual assault that had just occurred. The incident took place at a local motel here in Dothan. The victim and suspect were acquaintances but not involved in a relationship. After investigating the matter, probable case was established to charge 34 year old Jonathan David Golden of Dothan with Rape 1st, Sodomy 1st, and Sexual Abuse 1st. His bond was set at $85,000.00.
Dothan Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes
On 4/19/2022, the Dothan Police Department began an investigation after being made aware of inappropriate contact between an adult male and juveniles under the age of 16. The initial investigation led to 45 year old Jason Dean Burdeshaw, of Dothan, being charged with two counts of Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes. As this investigation has progressed, additional evidence has been discovered that has now led to 31 additional charges for sex crimes against Burdeshaw.
On 4/27/2022, Burdeshaw was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse First Degree, 10 counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Rape Second Degree, and 17 counts of Sodomy Second Degree. He has no bond for these charges. This is still an active investigation and as we wait for results of additional evidence, future charges are likely.
Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the juvenile privacy laws, no further information will be released.
Sexual Abuse First Degree X2
Sexual Abuse Second Degree X10
Rape Second Degree X2
Sodomy Second Degree X17
Help Identify The Thief
On Tuesday, 4/26/2022, an unknown suspect broke into a residence in Cottonwood, AL. The same suspect is responsible for attempting to break into a business in Dothan, AL on the same day. The suspect was driving a white 4-door passenger car with an Alabama tag, which is shown in the video. We believe someone out there may recognize this individual or the vehicle from the video posted below. Please help identify this individual who is responsible for taking property that did not belong to him. If you recognize him or the vehicle, please call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000, or you may call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.
Man Charged with Breaking and Entering Multiple Vehicles
On Saturday night, 4/23/2022, officers responded to a breaking and entering a vehicle call in the 100 block of South Foster Street. Alert officers spotted a suspicious person hiding in the wood line. As officers made contact with the person, they also discovered a large pile of miscellaneous property on the ground that had been covered up with a blanket. It was determined the items had come from multiple vehicles in the area. The person was identified as Ronald Devone Balcom. Balcom also had multiple stolen items on his person. Thankfully, all property was recovered and returned to the rightful owners.
As a result of the investigation, 58 year old Ronald Devone Balcom, of Dothan, was arrested and charged with four counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle.
We would like to remind everyone to make sure your vehicles are kept locked at all times, either at home, or while visiting a place of business. Also, keep anything of value out of sight or covered up. These reminders are often given during the holiday season, but actually should be practiced year-round. Thieves prey upon easy opportunities. If your valuables are visible or even if your vehicle is left unlocked, it is perceived as an invitation to criminals.
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.
MISSING PERSON
Abbeville Man Charged with Rape
On April 19, 2022, the Dothan Police Department charged John Cole Altman, 18 years old of Abbeville, AL, with Rape First Degree. His bond was set at $60,000.00. This charge is a result of an investigation into an incident that took place in Dothan on April 15, 2022. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the juvenile privacy laws, no further information can be provided.
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.
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