Dothan Police Department

September 4, 2026

Dothan Man Arrested for Possessing and Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 15, 2026, the Dothan Police Department, through their membership in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of images depicting child sexual abuse material were shared on the social chatting website Discord. Investigators received identifying information for the computer sharing the images and began sending search warrants out for multiple online platforms and applications.

As a result of the search warrants, the person was identified as Phillip Tyler Stanley (37) of Dothan. The investigation revealed that, on several occasions, Stanley used a Discord chat to talk to other individuals about child sexual abuse materials. On different chats, Stanley sent images of children that appear between the ages of 10 years old and 15 years old to different users. Stanley told others in those chats that he was interested in females under the age of 10.

The investigation resulted in Stanley’s arrest at his residence on Whatley Drive on September 4, 2026. A search for the username associated with the Discord chat revealed child sexual abuse materials were shared and possessed at hotels, places of employment, and the residence associated with Stanley. Stanley was charged with 12 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and three counts of Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Stanley was booked into the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond.

This investigation remains ongoing. Dothan Police investigators continue to follow leads involving additional online accounts and application platforms and are examining electronic devices and other digital evidence collected during the execution of the search warrant. The Dothan Police Department remains vigilant in the protection of not only our young children, but people of all ages when it comes to exploitation. We encourage anyone with information regarding this investigation or similar criminal activity to contact the Dothan Police Department or provide information through Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous. Additional charges are possible.

-Chief William E. Benny

Phillip Tyler Stanley (37) of Dothan- 12 counts of Possession of CSAM and 3 counts of Dissemination of CSAM, no bond

September 4, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 09-03-2026

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

Christopher Roy McCloud – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Colton Worcester – Motor Vehicle Burnout, Donut, Reckless Driving Maneuver, Criminal Trespass 3rd, Criminal Mischief 3rd, Causing of Delinquency, Dependency or Need of Supervision of Children

Felicia Ann White – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Keionna Shonice Craddock – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Lance Ryan Aldecoa – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Tyreke Terrell Dashon Pressley – Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Vince Michael Cunningham – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

William Coleman Scroggins – Obstructing Government Operations, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

September 3, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 09-02-2026

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

Diamond Pe’cola Rush – Assault 1st, Assault 3rd

September 2, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 09-01-2026

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

Shonte Denise Davis – Possession of a Forged Instrument 3rd, Theft of Property 4th

Courtney Nikuiis Holloway – Assault 1st, Assault 3rd

Chelsea Breanna Joyner – Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

Rachel Mary Leigh Kurtz – Theft of Property 1st

David Wayne Landgren, Jr. – Attempting to Elude

Rashad Sharod McLeod – Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity

Taylor Andrew Prescott – Possession of Child Pornography, Transmit Obscene Material to Child

Kalie Raegan Shadwell – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Cornelius Ordale Shipman – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Michele Lee Smith – Arrest of Fugitive from Justice

September 1, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 08-31-2026

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

Jordan Lashawn Arnold – Assault-Domestic Violence-Strangulation/Suffocation, Interference with a Domestic Violence Emergency Call

Kylin Zy’darius Hudson – Impersonating Public Servant

August 31, 2026

DCS Volunteer Teacher Charged with Harassment After Altercation with Student

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 31, 2026, Dothan Police School Resource Officers responded to reports of a fight between a student who was under the age of 10 and a DCS volunteer teacher at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School. According to reports, the suspect, identified as Oscar Truitt Jr. (77) of Dothan, got into an altercation with a student over Pokémon cards.

Video surveillance showed Truitt striking the child several times during the altercation. Truitt has been charged with Harassment and booked into the Dothan City Jail. The safety of students is the top priority of the Dothan Police Department’s role in Dothan City Schools.

-Chief William E. Benny

Oscar Truitt Junior (77) of Dothan- Harrassment

August 31, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 08-28-2026 through 08-30-2026

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

Farris Wayne Armstrong – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brady Drew Corbitt – Public Intoxication

Eric Dozier – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jessica Jade Edenfield – Attempted Burglary 3rd

Lori Ann Hartzog – Theft of Property 4th, Criminal Trespass 2nd

Breandrea Taliyah Redding – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jamie A. Starling – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Charles Junior Townsend – Theft of Property 4th

James Walker – Assault-Domestic Violence-Strangulation/Suffocation

Wesley Robert Walker – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Connie Frances Whalen – Fraud-Identity Theft

Cesar Anibal Chun – Driving Under the Influence

Christopher Alexander Lee – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

David Jerome Stringfellow – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Leonard Townsend, Jr. – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Christopher Lee Trawick – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Santiago Sacul Acte – Driving Under the Influence

Crystal Nicole Forrester Bass – Criminal Mischief 2nd

Mason Brady Bedsole – Public Intoxication

Sherwin Jermaine Foxx – Domestic Violence 3rd

Taylor Andrew Prescott – Possession of Child Pornography, Production of Pornography with Minors

Kenneth Brian Pullen – Domestic Violence 3rd

Ramona Nicole Redding – Criminal Trespass 3rd

August 28, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 08-27-2026

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

Cedrick Dyshone Broxton – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Laross Davon Dawsey, Sr. – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Tellise Doss – Domestic Violence 3rd, Resisting Arrest

Lavictor Quantez Franklin – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Shawn Devon Harper – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Erick Jahledo Hill – Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

Archie D. Luckett – Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card

Jeffery Thomas Moore – Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest

Tashon Shantel Poke – Possession of Marijuana, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Haley Marie Polling – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Terrance Vantez Ransom, Jr. – Harassment of Public Official

Angel Manuel Saldana – Assault-Domestic Violence-Strangulation/Suffocation

Sykeem Ahmad Smiley – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm

Mitchell Cole Waters – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

August 24, 2026

Midland City Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty Charges; Authorities are Seeking Information

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 20, 2026, Dothan Animal Services Division received a call about a smell coming from an animal grooming business. As Animal Services Officers approached the business in the 3700 block of Ross Clark Circle, they could smell the odor that led them to believe there were animals deceased inside. There have been complaints about the odor from surrounding businesses. Once inside the business, Animal Services Officers found several cats that were deceased. Other animals were found alive in enclosures inside the business. It was clear the animals had been left unattended for about a month.

Investigators were called to the scene and quickly found the business had not had active utilities since June. Several surrounding businesses said the owner, Brandi Leann Tyrrell (41) of Midland City, had not been seen for at least three weeks prior to authorities arriving on August 20^th.

As a result of the investigation, Tyrrell has been charged with two felony counts of Cruelty to a Cat 1^st degree and six counts of Cruelty to Animals. If you have any information about Tyrrell’s location, please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-793-0215 or Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP. Tips can be submitted anonymously at P3TIPS.com.

Brandi Leann Tyrrell (41) of Midland City- Active Warrants for two counts of Cruelty to a Cat 1st degree and six counts of Cruelty to Animals

August 19, 2026

Dothan Man Charged with Possessing Explicit Images and Video Involving Children; Faces 36 Felonies

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 4, 2026, the Dothan Police Department, in partnership as a member of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of images and videos being shared depicting child sexual abuse material. Preliminary information on the tip suggested the account linked to the images and videos was in Dothan. The Special Investigations Unit began sending legal processes to identify the owner of the data sharing account.

Investigators identified Taylor Andrew Prescott (22) as the owner of the accounts, and the images were possessed in Dothan. Prescott was charged with one count of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child, 34 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, and one count of Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Prescott left Dothan prior to warrants being issued. Prescott was apprehended in Ocala, FL on August 18, 2026, by the United States Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force. Prescott was found in possession of a firearm and an undetermined amount of fentanyl. Once released from charges in Florida, Prescott will be extradited to Alabama and be booked into the Houston County Jail.

-Chief William E. Benny