Local local law enforcement as well as our community gathered this morning to show our support to Officer Yoh as as he prepared to depart from Southeast Health for further treatment. Best wishes love and support from all of us here at DPD!
Marking on Cars and Sex-Trafficking
The Dothan Police Department is aware of the circling rumors that are on social media about marking on cars for sex-traffickers. These rumors are just that, rumors. Most of the time traffickers are using computers or it is someone they already know or peer to peer. It is very rare for them to prey on a strangers. The Dothan Police have no cases of suspected sex trafficking at this time. The more the story circulates on social media, the more criminals and pranksters will try and to induce fear by marking other vehicles. The Dothan Police Department has made contact with the Alabama Fusion Center and their national experts on sex-trafficking called this an “urban legend.” The Dothan Police Department would have issued warnings if there was any merit to these claims.
Dothan Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Domestic Violence
The Dothan Police have arrested David Prokopchuk for kidnapping and domestic violence 1st degree . The Dothan Police received a call from the Southeast Health about a woman in the emergency room. When police arrived, they found that the victim had been held against her will for over 12 hours. The victim had extensive physical bruises and broken bones. The victim was able to flee from the suspect and made it to the emergency room.
The suspect, David Prokopchuk (32) is being held without bond.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Two Dothan Men Arrested For Multiple Burglaries of Local Businesses
The Dothan Police have arrested two men in connection with numerous burglaries. Raymond Mathis (57) of Dothan, Alabama was charged with two counts of Burglary and one count of Possession of Burglary Tools. He is being held at the Houston County Jail.
Joseph Mathis (51) of Dothan, Alabama was charged with ten counts of Burglary and one count of Possession of Burglary Tools. He is being held at the Houston County Jail.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.
Missing person LOCATED
Thank you for your help. We have a LOCATED the elderly female that we broadcast an alert for earlier described as… may suffer from early onset dementia driving a 2007 Pontiac G6 beige in color on or around Ross Clark circle.
Two Dothan Police Officers Bitten During Arrest
The Dothan Police were dispatched to 1300 blk of West Main for a disorderly/trespassing call. Once officers arrived, they began to struggle with Steven Lawrence (38) of Dothan. During the struggle, two Dothan Police Officers were bitten and assaulted while trying to take Lawrence into custody. Both officers received treatment and were released from South East Health. Lawrence will be charged with 2 counts of Assault 2nd and will be held on no bond.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Son Used Hatchet on Mother During Argument
The Dothan Police responded to the 1000 block of Woodlawn in reference to a domestic violence call. When officers arrived, they found a victim with hatchet wounds on the head and arm. The suspect is Brandon Holmes (26) the son of the victim. After the assault, Holmes tried to steal a car but was apprehended by police. Holmes is being charged with Attempted Murder and Attempted Theft of Property 1st and is being held on no bond. The victim is being treated for serious but non-life threating injuries.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Car Burglary Streak Ended with Capture
The Dothan Police made an arrest last night of a Dothan man Lasharie Roberts (30) and charged him with 3 counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle. Roberts is also a suspect in several more in the Westgate Park area and more charges are to follow. He is being held on a $30,000 bond.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.
Dothan Police Arrest Suspect for Wiregrass Park Shooting
Dothan Police have arrested Elijah Hazel (16) for the shooting that occurred at Wiregrass park on November 30th. Hazel is a juvenile that is being charged as an adult with assault 2nd degree. Hazel is being held on a $15,000 bond.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Dothan Police Nab Car-Jacking Suspect
Dothan Police arrested Joseph Joyce (32) of Dothan, after he attempted to car-jack two different vehicles from two different elderly victims. One incident occurred in the intersection of Draper and Allen and the other was in the 900 block of Eagle Rd. Both robbery attempts failed . Police canines were used to track Joyce in the area of an abandoned house in the 900 block of Allen Rd where he was arrested and charged with 2 counts of robbery 3rd and is being held on a $30,000 bond.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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