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On 8/28/2017, Patrol responded to a strong-arm robbery call in the 100 block of South Foster. It was determined that the suspect, Roy Riley Jr. (51), took an iPhone from the victim and attempted to also take money before fleeing. Riley was charged with one count of Robbery 3rd. His bond was placed at $15,000.00.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 8/27/2017, Patrol responded to the 2100 block of Denton Rd on an Assault call. Once on scene, it was determined that, in the process of trying to take possession of a dog from the victim, Waylon Barnett (24) used an edged weapon to assault the victims friend who was attempting to help her. The injuries were not considered to be life threatening. Barnett was arrested for Robbery 1st and Assault 2nd a short time later. Bonds were set at $60,000.00 and $15,000.00 respectively.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 8/24/2017, Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of North Range. Upon arrival, Officers found evidence of a firearm assault and later found the victim at SAMC with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The suspect, Sonny Atavia Flowers (22) was located and interviewed before being arrested on the charge of Assault 1st Degree. His bond was set at $30,000.00.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On August 23rd 2017, Patrol responded to a shots fired call in the 800 block of McKay Street. Officers arrived to find numerous bullet holes in the front of the house and Marcell Arline Jr. (28) of New Jersey deceased inside the house. Investigators are currently pursuing leads and solicit anyone with information regarding the shooting to call the Dothan Police Department 334-615-3000.
Community members wanting to assist anonymously can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (334) 793-7000.
The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.
UPDATE: The victim from the assault at Club Imani on Monday has died as a result of his injury. As a result, the charge against the suspect, Marcus Jamael Hill, has been upgraded from assault first degree to murder. Hill in currently being held with no bond.
We are currently working a serious assault which occurred early this morning at Club Imani 512 N. Foster Street. The victim, Hehiheh Bara-Asah Hehiheh Yisrael (AKA Brandon Frasier) was assaulted in the front parking lot of the club. A person of interest in the case is currently being interviewed by Investigators. Updates will follow as available.
Suspect: Marcus Jamael Hill
On Friday 08/18/2017 officers with the patrol division were dispatched to a possible domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Ross Clark Circle. Upon their arrival they made contact with the individuals involved in the altercation. Through their investigation they discovered one of the individuals to be in possession of a large amount of synthetic marijuana (analog).
Vice Investigators responded to the location and took over the investigation. Investigators have arrested and charged 33 year old Mawes Geral McCray, of Carl Street, with Drug Trafficking. Bond has been set at $50,000. The investigation is ongoing.
The domestic violence call was unfounded. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 8/17/2017, Scott Daniels Evans (32) was arrested for a Burglary which occurred in the 600 block of South Ussery Street and for a vehicle theft which occurred at Clarion Inn in the 2100 block of the Circle. Bonds were set at $15,000.00 and $30,000.00 respectively.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Amelia Jerusha White (31) was arrested for the crime of Assault 1st Degree stemming from an incident which occurred on August 16th 2017 in the 200 block of Sherwood Drive. Her bond was set at $15,000.00.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 08/17/2017 Vice Investigators made contact with a vehicle in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Montgomery Highway. Their contact and subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle and its occupants were in possession of several different controlled substances to include, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and illegal prescription pills.
Investigators have arrested 43 year old James Amar Woods, of N. Herring Street, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd degree.
Investigators have arrested and charged 23 year old Courtney Lynne Spivey, of Roney Road Kinsey, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd degree.
Bonds will be set later today. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On August 16th 2017, Matthew James Hanson (32) was arrested on two counts of Sodomy 1st Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12. Bonds were set at $100,000.00 on each count. 
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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