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Dothan Man Arrested for Inappropriate Sexual Contact

On 6/15/20, the Dothan Police Department responded to a report of sexual abuse at a local Medical Clinic in the 2800 block of Hartford Highway.  It is alleged the suspect, Luther Hutto, forced inappropriate sexual contact with a female victim in the clinic.  Hutto was on scene and taken into custody.  After reviewing previous reports, it was determined Hutto forced inappropriate sexual contact with a female victim at a local retail store in Dothan on May 7, 2020.

Luther Wayne Hutto (22) of Midland City was arrested and charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree and is being held without bond on one count and $15,000 on the other count.

Luther Hutto- Two Counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
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Teen Captured after Robbing Two Convenience Stores Charged as Adult

On June 6, 2020,  a subject entered a local convenience store in the 100 block of East Cottonwood Road.  The subject produced a small handgun and demanded money and tobacco products.  The subject fled the scene prior to police arrival.

On June 12, 2020, a subject entered a local convenience store in the 1300 block of East Selma Street.  The subject produced a small handgun and demanded money from the clerk.  It was determined this subject was the same as the robbery 6 days earlier.  Two hours after this robbery, officers with the Dothan Police Department apprehended Nicholas Malik George  after he was linked to the crimes.  Upon being interviewed by police, George admitted to both robberies.  The severity of the crime and use of a firearm lead investigators to charge George as an adult.

Nicholas Malik George (16) of Dothan was charged with two counts of Robbery 1st Degree with bonds totaling $120,000.

Nicholas Malik George- Two Counts of Robbery 1st Degree
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Updated Press Release on Ducks from Emerald Lake

On May 28, 2020, Investigators from the Dothan Police Department collected a deceased duck from the banks of Emerald Lake to sent it for analysis.  The duck was sent to the Thompson-Bishop-Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory in Auburn, AL.  The duck and a water sample from the lake were analyzed by scientists.

On June 5, 2020, the results of the analysis was received by investigators.  According to the State Diagnostic Laboratory, “No evidence of an infectious etiology was observed upon necropsy and histopathologic examination.  Heavy metal levels are within acceptable levels and pesticides were not detected upon toxicological analysis. ”

The report continued, “Botulism remains as the most likely cause of death.  Ducks often contract botulism from feeding on decaying vegetation or other organic material on the bottom of ponds.  Botulism more often affects ducks than geese, which may explain the mortality observed in only ducks”.  The Diagnostic Laboratory found no evidence of any poison in the duck or the water sample supplied.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the members of the community for bringing this to our attention.  We hope the answers bring closure from some residents in that area.  The Dothan Police Department would also like to thank the Thompson-Bishop-Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory for their assistance and expertise in this case.

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Press Release: Deceased Wildlife at Emerald Lake

On 5/25/2020, several concerned citizens contacted the Dothan Police Department about ducks and geese that were found deceased.  A post made on a social media site alleged the wildlife had been killed by an unknown poison.  At this time, there is no evidence to support the accusation that any poison was used on wildlife at Emerald Lake although it cannot be ruled out at this stage in the investigation.  The Dothan Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the case to determine if the deaths were caused by environmental causes or by a criminal action.

Due to the unusual nature of the investigation, the Dothan Police Department is currently seeking advice and support from various public and private entities in an attempt to provide answers to the members of the community.

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Dothan Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Assault

On 5/17/2020, Dothan Police Officers responded to an assault call in the 200 block of West Main Street.  Officers made contact with the victim, who was unable to tell police what happened.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division began the investigation and on 5/19/20 developed a lead on a potential suspect.  According to witness statements, the suspect, identified as Anthony Dozier (33) of Dothan, encountered the victim in the 200 block of West Main Street to conduct an illegal narcotics transaction.  When the victim was not willing to pay, Dozier began assaulting the victim with a blunt object.  Dozier, after assaulting the victim, is alleged to have taken an undetermined amount of cash from the victim.  Dozier was apprehended Tuesday with the assistance of Patrol 3rd Squad Officers.

The victim in the assault is listed in critical condition.

Anthony Dozier (33) of Dothan was charged with Attempted Murder and Robbery 1st Degree and is being held without bond.  Dozier is also charged with Intimidating a Witness and has a bond of $10,000.

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Early Evening Shooting Leads to Suspect Arrested and Stolen Gun Located

On 5/11/2020 just after 5:00 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East Newton Street for a firearms assault.  The victim was located, treated by Dothan Fire Medics, and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds.  Investigators from Dothan Police Criminal Investigations Division began their investigation by interviewing neighbors and relatives of the victim.  A general description of the suspect, according to witnesses, was a black male wearing camouflage shorts and black shirt last scene walking towards Range Street.

Information led officers at about 10:00 pm to a local housing project in Dothan.  Criminal Investigators, Patrol Officers, and Task Force Officers from the U.S. Marshal’s Service surrounded the apartment and took the suspect, Alfonza Walker, into custody without incident.  During the search, the firearm believed to be the weapon used in the assault was located, which was stolen.

Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in apprehending the suspect.

Alfonza Hurt Walker (32) of Dothan was charged with Attempted Murder and Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree and is being held without bond.

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Man Shot by Family Member Now Charged with Burglary

On 5/11/2020 just after 1:30 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Decatur Street for a reported shooting.  It was discovered that the man who was shot got into a verbal altercation with a family member that turned physical.  The family member, fearing for his life, took out his firearm and fired multiple rounds at the suspect, Justin Bland.  Bland was struck at least twice.  Bland was treated at the scene by Dothan Fire Medics and transported to a local hospital.

After interviews with witnesses and family members, there was evidence that Bland, who was banned from the residence, unlawfully entered the family member’s residence.  The family member who shot Bland was not charged.

Justin Tyler Bland (31) of Dothan was charged with Burglary 1st Degree and has a bond of $60,000.

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Son Charged with Elder Neglect of His 82 Year Old Mother

On 5/11/2020, Dothan Police Investigators, in cooperation with Houston County Department of Human Resources, followed up on a potential elderly neglect reported by Houston County DHR.  Investigators discovered the victim had passed away in the hospital over the weekend.  A follow up with the hospital through medical records and other relatives revealed the victim was under the care of her son, James Parrish.  Investigators uncovered evidence Parrish neglected to provide the proper care to the victim’s medical conditions.  As a result of the neglect, the victim passed away in a local hospital Sunday.

James Walter Parrish (61) of Dothan was charged with Manslaughter and Elder Abuse 1st Degree and is being held without bond.

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Stand-Off with Police Ends with Subject in Custody

On 5/09/2020 just before midnight, Dothan Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1600 block of Verde Trail.  When Officers arrived, Sergio Romero-Ontiveros retreated in the residence and barricaded himself in a bedroom upstairs.  After more than three hours of negotiations, Romero-Ontiveros exited the room where he was taken into custody.  Due to the nature of the case, no other information about the offense will be released.  The investigation is ongoing with more charges possible.

Sergio Romero-Ontiveros (37) of Dothan was charged with Sexual Abuse 1st degree and is being held without bond.

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Dollar General Robbery

On April 30th the Dothan Police Department responded to the Dollar General, located in the 2800 block of Ross Clark Circle, in reference to a robbery. The store employees told the officers that a lone suspect held them at gunpoint demanding money from the business. The suspect fled the scene on foot and was last seen running towards the rear of the Econo lodge. The employees were not injured in the robbery.

If you have any information concerning the robbery please call the Dothan Police Department at (334)615-3000 or Crime Stoppers at (334)793-7000.

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