Unauthorized Test Drive Leads To Arrest

On March 11, 2022, an employee of a car lot located in the 3000 block of South Oates Street witnessed an individual being dropped off in their parking lot.  The individual quickly got into a vehicle sitting on the lot and drove away at a high rate of speed.  This unapproved test drive was immediately recognized as a vehicle theft in progress and the Dothan Police Department was notified.  Within minutes, officers located the stolen vehicle traveling on East Main Street.  A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver was taken into custody.

Jeremy Jermaine Dortch, 40 years old of Dothan was charged with one count of Theft of Property first degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

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