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Dothan Man Arrested for Several Local Burglaries

On July 17, 2018 patrol officers recognized a man wanted in connection with several burglaries of local businesses. Patrol officers were able to capture 20 year old Brandon Lashun Pearson of Liberty Ct. Dothan.

From June 18, 2018 to July 17, 2018 several local businesses were burglarized by breaking out the front glass doors. Pearson was charged with seven counts of Burglary 3rd degree. The businesses he was charged with are the Dollar General and Hop-In on Cottonwood Highway, Italian Express and People Ready on Ross Clark Circle, Styles Unlimited Barber Shop on South Oates St., Wiregrass Recreation Center on Sixth Ave., and the Family Dollar on Palm Jean Road. Pearson was also charged with one count of Robbery 1st degree for the Robbery of a person in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue.

Pearson was booked into the Dothan City Jail and has bonds totaling $161,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Shooting Leaves Dothan Man Dead

On July 16, 2018 Dothan Police responded to the 900 block of Sixth Ave. in reference to a firearm assault. When patrol officers arrived they found 24 year old Vantavius Dishon McKay laying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers were able to quickly get Mr. McKay to an ambulance and he was transported to the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Unfortunately Mr. McKay was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Officers on scene were unsure if the person who shot McKay was still inside the residence in the 900 block of Sixth Ave. and the decision was made to hold the scene and let the Dothan SRT Team make entry in an attempt to locate him. Once the SRT Team cleared the residence and no one was found inside Investigators began processing the scene.

Shortly after the residence was cleared 36-year-old Dennis Allen Jackson Jr. turned himself in at the Police Department and stated that he was the person involved in the shooting on Sixth Avenue. Multiple witness interviews were conducted as well as an interview with Mr. Jackson. Once those interviews were completed it was determined that this was an ongoing conflict that happened over a period of a few days. Mr. Jackson called and reported the threats against him on the day of the shooting.

After interviews were completed it was determined that Mr. Jackson was acting in self defense and no charges were filed at that time. Investigators consulted with the District Attorney’s Office and the case will be presented to the Grand Jury at a later date.

 

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Ex Event Planner Arrested for Theft of Property 1st

On July 9, 2018 Dothan Police Investigators arrested Gayla White and charged her with theft of property 1st degree.  Dothan police received a report of the theft on June 26, 2018 and began an investigation immediately.

Owners of the company, Windmill Station, reported that while Mrs. White was employee she stole $2,700.00 worth of deposits from November 2017 to June 2018. After the investigation was complete Gayla J. McMullen White was charged with one count of theft of property 1st degree. She has a bond amount of $30,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Dothan Woman Arrested for Arson 1st Degree

On June 22, 2018 Dothan Police responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Woodleigh Road. The fire was extinguished quickly and minimal damage was received to the residence.

The fire was believed to be intentionally set and the residence was occupied at the time the fire was started. A small pouch was set on fire that also burned a fence and the siding on the residence. During the investigation Dana Kay Payne was identified as a suspect in the Arson. Payne and the resident of the apartment were reported to have a history of domestic incidents.

On June 28, 2018 Dothan Police Investigators charged Dana Kay Payne, 46, of Barbara Ct. , Dothan with one count of Arson 1st Degree. She has a no bond at this time.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Dothan Man Arrested for Burglaries and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

Dothan Police Investigators arrested Jared Michael Manuel, 35, of Camelot Court, Dothan and charged him with two counts of Burglary 3rd degree, one count of Burglary 2nd degree, and four counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

Investigators say Manuel was charged with the Burglary of a home in the 800 block of Liveoak Trail in April of 2018. He was charged with another Burglary of a home in the 200 block of Glenn Eagles Road in May 2018. In June of 2018 the Carmike Cinema located on Executive Park Dr. was burglarized and Manuel was charged with that crime as well. His has bonds totaling $42,500.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

 

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Arrest for Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 Years Old

On June 20th 2018 Dothan Police responded to the 700 block of N. Range St. for a report of Sexual Abuse of a Child. Officers made contact with the reporting persons and discovered that the victim was an 8 year old child. The victim was subjected to sexual contact by Joseph Earl Poke, 53, of Poyner St., Dothan.

Officers made contact with Poke and he was transported to the Dothan Police Department for questioning. After all interviews were complete Joseph Earl Poke was charged with one count of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 Years Old. He has a bond amount of $30,000.00.

All Persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Murder Warrants Obtained in Infant Found in Freezer

On June 4th 2018 Dothan Police began an investigation into the death of an infant child found in the freezer at a motel in the 2800 block of Ross Clark Circle. Amanda Gail Oakes and Carlton James Mathis were wanted for questioning in the death and located in Levy County Florida. Mathis was shot while being apprehended and was taken to a hospital in Florida. He was later released from the hospital and taken to the Levy County Jail where he faces charges relating to the shooting.

On June 8th 2018 Dothan Police charged Amanda Gail Oakes with manslaughter for her involvement in the death of the infant. She was placed in the Houston County Jail.

On June 19th 2018 Dothan Police obtained a murder warrant for Carlton James Mathis for his involvement in the infants death. Mathis has a no bond on the warrant. He is currently in the Levy County Jail facing his charges in Florida. It is unknown when he will be extradited to Alabama.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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One Arrested in Convenience Store Robbery

On June 11th 2018 Dothan Police responded to an Armed Robbery of a business in the 3400 block of Denton Road. Two suspects entered the business armed with handguns and demanded money from the employee. The employee attempted to flee from the store and was involved in an altercation with the suspects.

The employee was eventually able to escape from the business with minor injuries. The suspects fled the store with a small amount of cash, cigarettes, and a laptop computer. Investigators were able to obtain video surveillance from the store and released the video to the public.

On June 14th investigators were able to identify one of the suspects involved in the robbery. Kenneth Lamont Davis, 30, of Sherwood Dr. in Dothan was arrested for one count of Robbery 1st Degree and one count of Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree. A search warrant was served at his residence on Sherwood Dr. where investigators recovered a handgun and marijuana. Davis has bonds totaling $255,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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Armed Robbery of Business (Updated)

During the evening  of June 11th 2018 Dothan Police responded to a report of an Armed Robbery  in the 3400 block of Denton Road. When officers arrived they were informed that two suspects entered the business and demanded money. Both suspects were armed with hand guns and were last seen fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and property.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Community members who wish to assist in an anonymous capacity, please call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000 or visit tipsubmit.com. The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.

Updated on June 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM to include the video released of the robbery. The video includes audio of the robbery as well.

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