Man Charged With Chemical Endangerment of Children

On 5/31/2022, Dothan Police Department answered a call in the 200 block of Westmont Drive where it was reported two small children had been left at home alone. One child was reported to have consumed over the counter medication. Officers arrived and confirmed the two children were in fact home alone and had access to narcotics in the home that were within their reach. The guardian of the children, Terry Sims, arrived home from running an errand and stated he had knowledge of narcotics being in the home.  Both children received a medical evaluation at a local hospital and were released.  This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Terry Lee Sims, 65 years old of Dothan, has been charged with two counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. His bond was set at $5,000.00

Terry Lee Sims – Chemical Endangerment of a Child X2
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