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Child Custody Lands One in Jail

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, just before noon, a 6-week-old child was taken from his temporary residence in the 400 block of South Appletree Street in Dothan, AL by his mother, Alexis Richards, and her male companion, Mauquez Banks.  The child had been placed at this temporary address as part of a safety plan put into place several days earlier by the Department of Human Resources (DHR).

Alexis Richards was only allowed supervised visitation.  Alexis Richards and Mauquez Banks went to the residence where the child had been placed unannounced, and unplanned, and took the child without the knowledge of the child’s current custodian. When the Dothan Police Department was notified of this incident, information was gathered and broadcast as soon as possible to include an Amber Alert.  Shortly after the Amber Alert was broadcast, the child was located with Alexis Richards and another family member in Midland City, AL. The child was safe and had not been harmed in any way.

The Dothan Police Department would like to thank all the agencies who assisted in this investigation which includes:  The FBI, Dale County Sheriff’s Department, Ozark Police Department, Troy Police Department, Midland City Police Department, ALEA, and the Alabama Fusion Center.  All these entities working together resulted in the safe return of this child.

So far, Alexis Richards, 22 years-old of Dothan, has been charged with one count of Interference with Custody.  The investigation is on going and charges could be possible for Mauquez Banks in the future.

Alexis Richards – Interference With Custody. No Bond
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Man Gets Shot While Trying To Get A Haircut

On April 11, 2022, officers responded to a firearm assault in the 1300 block of Montgomery Highway.  Officers made contact with the victim who had received a gunshot wound to his hand.  The victim stated he was at this location waiting to get a haircut when he was approached by the suspect.  They exchanged words about an ongoing issue between them before the suspect produced a handgun.  As the victim was running away, a shot was fired at him striking him in the hand.  The victim was treated on the scene by Dothan Fire and Rescue before he drove himself to the hospital for further treatment.

The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Damien Antwan Jackson of Dothan.  He is currently wanted for attempted murder as a result of this incident.  Anyone with information about this incident, or the whereabouts of Jackson is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000 or the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.

WANTED: Damien Antwan Jackson – Attempted Murder

 

 

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Gunfire Leads To Multiple Charges

On March 20, 2022, several gunshots were fired in the 1000 block of Lake Street in Dothan.  When officers arrived, all parties involved had left the scene.  It was determined more than one participant was involved in an exchange of gunfire.  Both, buildings and vehicles were struck during the gunfire but luckily no one was struck or injured during the incident.   As the investigation progressed over the course of several days, it led to the participants of the gunfire exchange being identified.

Arrested:  Tydarrius Deshun Terrell Franklin, 21 years-old of Dothan, has been arrested and charged with three counts of shooting into an unoccupied building.  He is being held with no bond.

Wanted: Jahunter Imorriss Johnson, 19 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for three counts of shooting into an unoccupied building.

Wanted:  James Arthur Beasley Jr., 30 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for one count of shooting into an unoccupied building and two counts of shooting into an unoccupied vehicle.

Wanted:   Sirmarion Jermond Beasley, 29 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for one count of shooting into an unoccupied building and two counts of shooting into an unoccupied vehicle.

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Your Help Is Needed On An Unsolved Murder

It was Easter Sunday, April 7, 1996, when Ruthie Mae Jackson was found viciously murdered in a bedroom of her East Adams Street home in Dothan, AL.  Today marks the 26th Anniversary of her death.

Ruthie Mae Jackson had been cooking food the night before in preparation for Easter lunch with family and friends at her home after church.  When she was found, it was determined her death was the result of being stabbed multiple times.

The person or persons responsible for this have had to live with this on their mind for many years now.  We ask that anyone with information put themselves in the shoes of the family of Ruthie Mae Jackson and imagine what they have been through all these years after losing their loved one to such a senseless death.  Only the person or persons responsible for this know exactly why this happened.  Regardless of their reason, it does not justify taking the life of such a sweet individual, especially when she would have given someone anything they could have needed.  The family deserves closure and justice for the loss of their loved one.

We believe there is someone out there that may know something about the death of Ruthie Mae Jackson, and we continue to solicit help from the public.  No matter how small you think the information may be, we ask that you please share anything you may know.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000 or call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.

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Man Arrested for Possession of Child Porn

On April 5, 2022, Dothan Police arrested Omarion Jackson, of Dothan, after a lengthy investigation involving child pornography.  This investigation was the result of a tip sent from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.  Investigators with the Dothan Police Department, who are members of the ICAC Task Force, began an investigation that led to this arrest.  The investigation revealed Jackson was in possession of multiple files containing child pornography.

Currently, 18 year-old Omarion Jackson, of Dothan, has been charged with 50 counts of possession of Child Pornography.  There is additional evidence, in this case, to be examined which could possibly lead to additional charges.  His bond is currently set at $750,000.00.

Omarion Jackson – 50 counts-Possession of Child Pornography 
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Man Attacked With Paintball Gun

On April 4, 2022, at approximately 10:50 PM, Dothan Police officers responded to an assault call in the 1800 block of Lake Street.  Officers found the victim with injuries to his face, neck, arms, and torso.  The investigation revealed that during a verbal argument, the suspect, Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier, used a paintball gun and shot the victim multiple times from a close range.  Most of the victim’s injuries were minor except for an orbital socket injury that initially appeared to be moderate to severe.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent treatment for his injuries.

It is believed Dozier used the paintball gun as a dangerous weapon for the purpose of intentionally causing injury to the victim.  This, coupled with the fact the victim did receive a serious physical injury, 24 year-old Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier of Dothan, was arrested and charged with one count of Assault First Degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier – Assault 1st Degree
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Hostile Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave

On April 1, 2022, 33 year-old Anthony Kevin Phillips, Jr., of Dothan, went to the victim’s residence on Cynitha Drive where he was allowed entry because the victim was familiar with him.  After entering, the victim quickly realized Phillips was not acting in a rational manner as he became hostile.  The victim, in fear of their safety, repeatedly told Phillips to leave as the victim retreated to a back room.   Phillips followed and threw the victim to the floor before a family member intervened.  When officers arrived, Phillips was still present.  As a result of his actions, Phillips was charged with Burglary second degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Anthony Kevin Phillips, Jr. – Burglary 2nd
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Dothan Man Arrested For Domestic Violence Strangulation

On March 29, 2022, a female victim reported to the Dothan Police Department that during the first week of March 2022, she was the victim of domestic violence situation.  She reported during the incident it escalated to the point she was thrown to the floor then choked, cutting her airway off and she could not breathe.

On March 31, 2022, after an investigation into the matter, the Dothan Police Department has arrested 24 year-old Robert Allen Maddox Jr., of Dothan, and charged him with one count of Domestic Violence Strangulation.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Robert Allen Maddox Jr. – Domestic Violence Strangulation
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Webb Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Identity Theft

On March 30, 2022, Jonathan Tyler Grantham, 28 years-old of Webb, AL was charged with several counts of identity theft.   Grantham obtained the victim’s personal and banking information then proceeded to make several online purchases as well as made payments on some of his personal accounts.  At this point in the investigation, it is not clear how Grantham obtained the victim’s information, but it is believed that he did not act alone.  The investigation is ongoing and more arrests may be possible.

Currently, Grantham has been charged with 15 counts of Identity Theft.  His bond is $225,000.00.

Jonathan Tyler Grantham – 15 Counts of Identity Theft
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Man Charged With Setting Fires in Downtown Dothan

On March 28, 2022, the Dothan Fire Department and Police Department responded to an active structure fire in the 100 block of South Oates Street.   Due to the confined streets of the downtown area and the equipment used to battle the blaze, a small portion of South Oates Street had to be shut down.

Within minutes of this fire, a second active structure fire was discovered in the 200 block of North Oates Street, which was a two-story motel.  This too led to the street being shut down, which then caused a large portion of North and South Oates Street to be blocked off.  Because the two active fires were within minutes, and within blocks of each other, suspicion was quickly raised.   A criminal arson investigator from the Police Department began working alongside the Dothan Fire Marshall and they were able to determine both fires were a result of arson.

Both structures received extensive damage from the fires, however, no one was injured in either fire.  Upon officers’ arrival at the second fire, they observed a person of interest coming from the area of the fire.  That individual was detained as part of the active investigation.  Subsequently, the investigations led to the arrest of 38 year-old Jeffrey Watford, of Dothan, who was charged with two counts of arson second-degree.  His bond has been set at $60,000.00.  A motive in these cases has not been determined at this time.

Jeffrey Watford – Two Counts of Arson Second Degree

 

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