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On 10/09/2017, Officers responded to a Domestic Violence call involving Willie Kentrell Russaw (35). During their investigation, it was discovered that Russaw had fired a handgun during the altercation. Russaw was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon. His bond was set at $15,000.00.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On 10/05/2017 Vice Investigators concluded an investigation into narcotics being sold in the 1400 block of Greenwood Drive following concerns of community members. Investigators recovered a half pound of high grade marijuana.
Investigators have arrested and charged 26 year old Desmond Tyron Patterson, 1000 block Barfield Road Cowarts, with possession of Marijuana 1st degree after narcotics was found in his vehicle.
Investigators have arrested and charged 28 year old Brandon Daryl Grooms, 1400 block of Greenwood Drive, with possession of Marijuana 2nd degree after narcotics was found in his residence.
All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Dothan Police Department would like to thank our community members who are as dedicated as we are in keeping all of our neighborhoods safe and free of crime.
On 10/4/2017, Investigators arrested two subjects, Kelsie Deshaun Garcia-Mata (18) and Rafael Salazar Rubio Jr. (20) for the September 11th burglaries of three businesses in the 600 block of West Carroll Street. Bonds were set at $7,500.00 and $15,000.00 respectively.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On October 2nd at approximately 7:05 pm, Dothan Police responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 2700 block of S. Oates Street. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2010 BMW was travelling southbound on S. Oates Street when the pedestrian, a 37 year old African American female, was struck. The pedestrian was transported to Southeast Alabama Medical Center where she is in critical condition.
UPDATE:
The pedestrian from the crash has passed away from her injuries. She has been identified as 37 year old Lovette Jefferson, of Dothan, Alabama. The crash is still under investigation by the Dothan Police Department Crash Team.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jefferson family during this difficult time.
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