Dothan Police Department

February 20, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-19-2026

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Chelley Suzanne Barber – Chemical Endangerment X2

Tonya Kaye Glanton – Worthington – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Shaquira Shadre Handford – Harassment X2

Houston Louis Lindsay – Drug Trafficking

Isaih Coderaus Thornton – Theft of Property 1st, Theft of Property 4th

Quinn Ann Young – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

February 19, 2026

Man Arrested on Separate Shooting Incidents in Dothan

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 18, 2026, an investigator following leads on shooting incidents in Dothan spotted a suspect he knew was wanted for those shootings in the 600 block of North Lena Street. The investigator recognized the suspect, Romello Tajeh Cox (20) of Dothan, as a suspect from previous shooting. The investigator called for backup, and the residence was surrounded. After commands for those in the apartment to come out, Cox and another individual exited the residence. There was information obtained that there were more people inside the apartment with access to firearms.

The Special Response Team was activated while a search warrant was obtained for the apartment. During execution of the search warrant, SRT operators verified there were no other occupants in the apartment. Two firearms were located during the search. One firearm was confirmed stolen.

Cox was previously wanted for a shooting into an occupied dwelling that occurred on February 12^th in the 1000 block of Lake Street near Martin Homes. Shots were fired at a victim that struck that apartment and another apartment in the complex. The other apartment that was struck was occupied by a female and a small child at the time of the shooting. Cox was charged with two counts of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling and one count of Attempted Assault 1^st degree relating to that shooting.

Information was also developed that Cox was responsible for a separate shooting involving the same victim on February 16^th in the 800 block of East Selma Street. Cox, having seen the victim in a vehicle, fired shots at the vehicle striking that vehicle as well as two other vehicles. Gunfire also struck two unoccupied houses. Cox was also charged with three counts of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle and two counts of Shooting into an Unoccupied Dwelling in relation to that shooting.

The other occupant of the apartment was charged with a crime in relation to the stolen firearm. The suspect, Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith (21) of Dothan, was charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property 2^nd degree.

Dangerous acts involving firearms are unacceptable in the City of Dothan. If you use a gun in commission of a violent crime you can expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Dothan Police Department will advocate for vigorous prosecution of these individuals in cooperation with the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. More charges are possible as investigations continue.

-Chief William E. Benny

Romello Tajeh Cox (20) of Dothan- Two counts Shooting into Occupied Dwelling, Two counts Shooting into Occupied Vehicle, Three counts Shooting into Unoccupied Dwelling, and one count Attempted Assault 1st, No bond.

Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith (21) of Dothan- Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

February 19, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 2-18-2026

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith – Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

Romello Tajeh Cox – Discharging Firearm Into Occupied Building, Theft of Property 2nd, Discharging Firearm Into Occupied Vehicle

Nolan J’munt Cummings – Theft of Property 3rd

Landon Brooks Downing – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jeremiah Omarion Lockhart – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Niah Breane Rodman – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Kalie Raegan Shadwell – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tyrone Delarance Washington – Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card x7, Destruction/Desecration of a Burial Ground

Alton Porter Williams – Domestic Violence 3rd, Interference With A Domestic Violence Emergency Call

February 18, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-17-2026

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Charles Warren Brady – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Charles Edward Brown – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Theron Joseph Fondren – Public Intoxication

Mark Cameron Foster – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brent Michael Jordan – Domestic Violence 3rd, Resisting Arrest

Travis Lamar Means Jr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Andy Lee Ross – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Malcolm Lamar Shipman – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Rusty Roland Wyatt – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

February 17, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-13-2026 through 02-16-2026

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Jawanda Monique Dale – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Katrone Antoinette Dunlap – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2

Randy Edward Henderson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Cleo Ray Lott – Arrest of Fugitive from Justice

Bradley Frank Powell – Domestic Violence 3rd

Thomas Lynn Pruitt – Assault – Domestic Violence – Strangulation/Suffocation, Interference with a Domestic Violence Call

Restious Montez Reynolds – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Wayne Thornton – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James Alter Bighem Jr – Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct

Jakaobe Mark Danzy – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Theodora Brooke Dennis – Making False Report to Law Enforcement Authority

Michael Ray Evans – Violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order

Joseph Jerome Johnson – Public Intoxication

Noemi Rivera Robles – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Heather Dawn Smith – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Johnathan Tyler Smith – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Kendarius Dashon Garlington – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st

Bethanne Roberts – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Amy Regina Baker – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Cody Hugh Blankenship – Giving False Identification to Law Enforcement Officer

Winston Hill Chambers – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Robert Dent – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Christian Jordan Hall – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Candyce Gay Noyes – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Richard Lowell Outlaw -Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Billy Junior Reese – Failure of Adult Sex Offender to Register with Local Law Enforcement x6

Sierra Brooke Sasser – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Elizabeth Clyburn Terry – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Jeffrey Lee Dozier – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

February 13, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-12-2026

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Kemontavious Devontae Barber – Possession of Marijuana 1st

Alex Martin Bradley – Domestic Violence 3rd x2

Eboni Sloan Ferrell – Theft of Property 2nd

Zechariah Quantrill Jones – Tampering with Physical Evidence, Resisting Arrest

Ideal Rhodes – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Dejuan Kendell Richardson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Michael Walter Honin Tucker – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Cornelius Darnell Whitt – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 2x

February 12, 2026

Update: Man Suffers Gunshot Wound on Saddlewood Trail

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 11, 2026, around 2:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 2100 block of Saddlewood Trail. Officers responded and found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately set a perimeter, called investigators, and a police K-9 to attempt to track a potential suspect. According to the victim, he heard a noise that may have come from the front bedroom. When the victim walked into the room, there was a subject standing in the room. The victim made attempts to get the subject out of the residence and was shot in the process. The suspect then fled the residence. According to the victim, the suspect appeared to be someone he knew.

Officers and investigators immediately attempted to locate this person for questioning. Within 2 hours of the crime, this person of interest was located and taken to the Dothan Police Department for questioning by investigators. The subject was able to provide an alibi that was quickly verified by investigators, and he was no longer considered a suspect. Investigators are continuing to follow leads to bring a resolution to the case. Based on the interaction between the victim and suspect, law enforcement assessment, and other factors, we do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.

Even though there may not be much activity observed by the public, the Dothan Police Department diligently works to develop leads and solve every case we get. Much of the investigative work is done behind the scenes and below the surface of what many can see. With those investigative efforts, there is communication with the victims of the case. However, certain aspects of the investigation and certain investigative techniques would compromise investigations, if revealed. We are committed to the safety of every community and will follow all investigative leads to bring every case to a close. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the area and have surveillance cameras during the hours of 12:00 am and 2:00 am, please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632. You can also submit those videos at https://dothanpdal.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/0126002973 or by using the QR code below. We will update the public when there are further developments.

-Chief William E. Benny

February 9, 2026

Man Killed After Being Stuck by Vehicle on Montgomery Highway Sunday Night

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 8, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Communications Center received a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 4700 block of Montgomery Highway in front of the Dothan Pavilion Shopping Center. When officers arrived, the victim, later identified as David Allen Tice (18) of Dothan, was found in the roadway and pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to the initial investigation, Tice was crossing Montgomery Highway from the area of La Parilla to Walmart when he was struck by a vehicle in the southbound lanes. Tice was struck by a following vehicle that was unable to see him in the roadway. Unless more information is revealed, the drivers of the two vehicles are not expected to face charges in this case.

Anytime someone dies is a tragic day regardless of circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tice’s family and friends as they go through this difficult time. The case is being investigated by the Dothan Police Department CRASH Team and is ongoing.

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January 30, 2026

Man Killed in Suspected Robbery; Suspect Charged with Capital Murder

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On January 30, 2026, just before 10:00 am, the Dothan Communications Center received several reports of a vehicle crash into a retention pond in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle. When first responders arrived, they immediately attempted to check on the person in the vehicle that was now submerged in the pond. It was apparent soon after contact the victim was deceased. A closer inspection of the victim revealed a fatal gunshot wound. While stabilizing the scene, several witnesses reported a black male running away from the scene. As investigators worked to determine the details, the Dothan Police Department was actively searching the area for someone matching the suspect’s description. The victim, identified as Wesley Blake Bowen (33) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the scene.

As officers were canvassing the area, officers came into contact with a black male on Stonewood Drive behind Farrah Circle that matched the description obtained from witnesses and surveillance in the area. The suspect was identified as Michael Tywuan Taylor (24) of Ozark, AL. Officers and investigators located a jacket and a handgun near where the suspect was located.

According to the preliminary investigation, Bowen and the suspect were en route to an unknown location with Bowen driving his vehicle. At some point, the suspect pulled out a firearm in a suspected robbery and shot Bowen. With Bowen incapacitated, the vehicle lost control and drove into a retention pond in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle. The suspect has been charged with one count of Capital Murder-Robbery and is being held without bond. We want to thank the many members of the community who gave information that assisted in the capture of this individual.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bowen’s family and friends as they grieve. If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632, Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, or give a tip anonymously online at P3TIPS.com.

-Chief William E. Benny

Michael Tywaun Taylor (24)- Capital Murder-Robbery, No bond

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January 13, 2026January 20, 2026

CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The Dothan Police Department will be having a CALEA assessment from January 30, 2026 to February 7, 2026. If you have comments regarding the Dothan Police Department’s CALEA Accreditation and would like to provide information to CALEA, there is an Accreditation Public Comment Portal located at http://cimrs2.calea.org/857

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.

IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.

William E. Benny
Chief of Police