April 2026 – Dothan Police Department

April 30, 2026

Ashford Man Arrested After Running Vehicle Off the Road on Cottonwood Road

On April 23, 2026, the Dothan Police Department received a report from an individual who said they were forced off the road on Cottonwood Road near Saunders Road. According to the victim, they were traveling south on Cottonwood Road when a loud sound of screeching tires was heard. The victim realized a silver truck was following her. The victim recognized the vehicle and driver as Jason Allen Waddell (46) of Ashford.

Waddell used his vehicle to force the victim’s vehicle to crash near a church. Before the victim could get out of the vehicle, Waddell entered the vehicle and began physically assaulting the victim. The victim was able to get away from Waddell and escape the scene. According to investigators, they believe, based on witnesses, Waddell thought another individual was inside the vehicle being driven by the victim. The victim was driving this individual’s vehicle at the time of the crash. Waddell was arrested and charged with Assault 1^st degree, a Class B felony. Waddell is currently being held without bond at the Houston County Jail. Additional charges are possible pending further investigation that is ongoing.

Jason Allen Waddell (46) of Ashford- Assault 1st Degree, No bond

April 28, 2026

Routine Encounter Turns into a Felony Charge

On April 27, 2026, a Dothan Police officer was patrolling around the 1000 block of Cloverdale when he noticed a man emerging from a wooded area with a passenger seat from a vehicle on his bicycle. The officer approached the man to investigate. During the encounter, Officers asked for consent to search the man’s property. During the search, officers found a debit card that was not in the man’s name. The man, identified as Daniel Shane Pegg (48), did not have a reasonable explanation for having the card.

The officer also had previous knowledge of a report taken for the person whose name was on the card for fraudulent activity after losing the card two days prior. The victim confirmed Pegg was not allowed to have the card. Pegg was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a debit/credit card. Additional charges are possible after an investigation.

Daniel Shane Pegg (48) of Dothan- Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card

April 22, 2026

Shooter in Custody on Saturday Murder in Dothan

(DOTHAN, Al) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, just before 9:00 a.m., 27-year-old Rickie Tyrrell Temmis of Dothan was found murdered in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive.

The person responsible for his murder has been identified and arrested. The suspect is a 14-year-old juvenile. The juvenile has been charged with murder. In Alabama, a 14-year-old can potentially be transferred to adult court through a juvenile judge’s discretionary transfer process for murder. Due to the age of the suspect, and no transfer initiated at this time, no identifying information can be released about the suspect.

-Chief William E. Benny

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

2026 SRT Golf Classic

What
Charity golf tournament benefiting
The Dothan Police Department
Special Response Team

When
May 29, 2026
Registration: 10am
Lunch: 11am
Shotgun Start: 12pm

Where
Dothan National Golf Course

Registration Details
4-man teams – $400 per team
Hole Sponsors – $100 per hole (multiple sponsors per hole)
Raffle with Door Prizes
Long drive and closest to the pin

Register Today

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

News Release on Saturday Murder in Dothan

(DOTHAN, Al) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, just before 9:00 am, the Dothan Police Department responded to a person down call in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive. When officers arrived, it was determined the person lying in the front yard of the residence was deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Rickie Tyrrell Temmis of Dothan.

Investigators believe Temmis was shot in the late-night hours of Friday April 17, 2026. Investigators are actively following up on multiple leads and tracing his last steps prior to his death.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000, Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, or submit tips anonymously online at P3TIPS.com.

We ask anyone with home surveillance video from Friday night between 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM to please submit it to the Dothan Police Department using the attached QR code. No matter how insignificant you think your video may be, it could hold a crucial lead that is needed to solve this case.

Our thoughts are with Temmis’ friends and family during this difficult time. This is an ongoing investigation.

April 17, 2026

Man Arrested After Random Attack Then Resists Officers

On April 13, 2026, Officers responded to a gas station in the 600 block of North Oates Street for an assault. The victim reported a male subject approached him, made derogatory comments, and proceeded to assault him. The male, after the assault, left on foot. The victim had never met or seen the suspect before the attack. Officers found the subject, identified as LaRay Jacquan Faulk, in the 400 block of North Herring Street. Faulk admitted to the earlier assault on the victim, who was over the age of 65. Officers attempted to detain Faulk to transport him to a hospital for evaluation when he actively resisted officers.

Faulk struck one officer in the face and bit another officer on the hand as they tried to detain him. Officers were able to get Faulk under control and place him in handcuffs. Faulk was arrested and charged with one count of Elderly Abuse and Neglect 2^nd degree for the earlier assault. Faulk was also arrested for two counts of Assault 2^nd degree for the assault on officers. Faulk was booked in the Houston County Jail.

Laray Jacquan Faulk (27) of Dothan- Elder Abuse and Neglect 2nd degree and two counts of Assault 2nd

April 14, 2026

Abbeville Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fentanyl Overdose

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 26, 2026, the Dothan Police Department responded to a medical call at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Westgate Parkway. The caller reported a female was unresponsive as life-saving efforts were in progress. Officers arrived on scene and immediately began to give emergency medical aid along with Dothan Fire Department paramedics. The victim, identified as Jakinah Chamique Freeman (25), was transported to a local hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

While speaking with the person reporting the incident, it was learned by officers a black male was seen running from the residence prior to first responders arriving. Criminal investigators were called to the scene to investigate. Video surveillance in the area and witness statements led investigators to identify the suspect as Danious Da’Kel Sewell (21) of Abbeville.

After the investigation and forensic analysis, it was determined Freeman’s death was caused by fentanyl overdose. Investigators allege Sewell provided the fentanyl that was the cause of Freeman’s death. Sewell was charged with Manslaughter-Fentanyl and booked in the Houston County Jail. Sewell is being held without bond.

-Chief William E. Benny

Danious Da’kel Sewell (21) of Abbeville- Manslaughter-Fentanyl, no bond

April 13, 2026

Update on Officer Involved Shooting Sunday Night

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 12, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department received calls about a man with a firearm threatening individuals in a nearby apartment complex. After officers spoke with witnesses, they were directed to a residence in the 100 block of East Lafayette Street. As officers tried to make contact, shots were fired from the house at the officers. Officers returned fire at the suspect, who then barricaded himself inside the residence. Officers set up a perimeter and called for the Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiators.

Negotiators attempted for more than an hour to make contact to get the subject to surrender without incident. The subject refused to surrender or respond to negotiators. During the standoff, more rounds were fired at officers on scene. The subject was shot by law enforcement on scene and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect, identified as Antonia Christopher King (45) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the officer-involved shooting according to state law. Any further questions should be directed to Alabama SBI.

-Chief William E. Benny

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April 10, 2026

Dothan Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Indecent Exposure Investigation

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 7, 2026, the Dothan Police Department became aware of reports of a man engaging in inappropriate sex acts in front of victims in Dothan. An investigation immediately began in order to identify the person responsible. Witnesses described a small grey passenger car as the suspect vehicle. After reviewing various video surveillance sources and interviewing witnesses, it was determined the suspect was Adam Christopher Ash (37) of Dothan. A records check revealed Ash was a registered sex offender in Dothan.

While trying to locate Ash, investigators discovered Ash had changed jobs, addresses and went out of the city limits for an extended period of time without notifying the Dothan Police Department, as required by law. As a result of the investigation, Ash has been charged with four counts of felony Indecent Exposure and three counts for violating the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Ash is being held without bond.

-Chief William E. Benny

Adam Christopher Ash (37) of Dothan- Four Counts of Indecent Exposure and Three Counts of SORNA violations, no bond.

April 9, 2026

Drugs Delivered Through the Mail Land Two in Jail

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 9, 2026, the Dothan Police Department was notified that a package suspected to contain illegal drugs was set to be delivered to a Dothan address. Dothan Police Narcotics investigators were immediately notified. It was discovered that the suspects, identified as Gerald Rattery (40) of West Palm Beach, Florida and Brian Fields (39) of Chico, California, were set to receive the package containing illegal narcotics. Inside the package, investigators found approximately 10 pounds of marijuana.

After the delivery was made, Rattery and Fields left the location on a vehicle. A traffic stop on the vehicle revealed the package was placed in the trunk. Rattery was charged with one count of Conspiracy to Traffic Marijuana and Fields was charged with one count of Trafficking Marijuana. Both are being held on $1.5 million bonds.

-Chief William E. Benny