Category: Arrests

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Man Charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child

On May 21, 2023, it was reported to the Dothan Police Department about an adult male electronically soliciting a juvenile under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. Criminal investigators conducted an investigation and determined the reported facts did occur.

As a result, on May 31, 2023, Cesario Cacao Tec, 41 years old of Dothan, has been charged with one count of Electronic Solicitation of a Child. His bond has been set at $30,000.00. While conducting an Illegal Alien Query on Cacao Tec, a hispanic male, it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for removal due to his illegal status. A detainer has been placed on him for ICE.

The Dothan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation is still ongoing and additional charges may be possible. Due to the nature of the investigation and the Alabama juvenile privacy laws, no further information will be released about the investigation.

Cesario Cacao Tec
Electronic Solicitation of a Child

 

 

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Fight Leads To Victim Being Shot At

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at approximately 6:10 PM, officers were dispatched to a firearm assault in the 3100 block of East Main Street, American Inn Motel. When officers arrived, the victim was found in the roadway. Dothan Fire and Rescue arrived and began evaluating the victim’s injuries and at that time it was discovered the victim had not been shot. The victim only had small lacerations to the hands. After interviewing multiple witnesses at the scene, it was determined a physical altercation took place between the suspect and victim inside a room and the victim was chased from the room by the suspect. The suspect fired a handgun at the victim while chasing him. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment and was later released.

Joshua Immanuel Baxter, 32 years old of Gordon, AL, was charged with one count of Attempted Assault First Degree. His is currently being held with no bond. Additional charges may be forthcoming, pending the ongoing investigation.

Joshua Immanuel Baxter
Attempted Assault First Degree
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Wanted Felon Captured by the U.S. Marshals

On June 4, 2022, Keith Shakur Helms, who was 19 years old at the time, from Dothan, was arrested for five outstanding warrants for Attempted Assault First Degree related to a shooting he was involved with in a November 2021 incident. His bond was set at $75,000.00. Helms bonded out on those charges and failed to show for court. Warrants were issued for his failure to appear, and he has been on the run since then.

On October 15, 2022, individuals were shooting at each other inside Wiregrass Commons Mall. Helms was identified as one of those shooters.

On December 14, 2022, Helms was one of two individuals who shot at a victim in the 1300 block of Alexander Drive. During this incident, four occupied apartments and one occupied vehicle were shot into.

Because Helms has been eluding capture for such a long time, the assistance of the U.S. Marshals was requested. On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Helms was captured by the U.S. Marshals’ Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Ozark, Alabama. Assisting the U.S. Marshals were Dale County Sheriff’s Department and Ozark Police Department.

Keith Shakur Helms, 20 years old of Dothan, is being charged with one count of Attempted Murder, one count of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, five counts of Shooting into an Occupied Building, and five counts of Failure to Appear on the Attempted Assault First Degree charges. He is also being charged with outstanding misdemeanor warrants for one count of Criminal Mischief Third Degree, one count of Tampering with Evidence, one count of Attempting to Elude, and one count of Reckless Endangerment. He will be held in the Houston County Jail with No Bond.

Keith Shakur Helms
Charges:
Attempted Murder
Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
Shooting into an Occupied Building X5
Failure to Appear X5
Criminal Mischief Third Degree
Tampering with Evidence
Attempting to Elude
Reckless Endangerment

 

 

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Headland Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child

On April 27, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a reported sexual abuse of a child that occurred around the end of 2022 in the 200 block of Crossing Lane. At the conclusion of the investigation, a warrant was obtained for Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 Years Old on Carols Camonchos Miller, 41 years old of Headland. Miller was arrested on the outstanding warrant on May 21, 2023, and booked in the Houston County Jail. His bond was set at $30,000.00. Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further information will be released.

Carlos Camonchos Miller – Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 Years Old
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Two Charged with Theft from Bank Accounts

Recently the Dothan Police Department has been investigating various reports of banking fraud. It was believed the individuals responsible for this were fraudulently obtaining information that allowed them to access individual’s bank accounts. During the early morning hours on Friday, May 19, 2023, patrol officers observed what appeared to be suspicious individuals at a local ATM. As officers began to investigate, they began to recognize signs of possible fraudulent activity. All circumstances led to a search warrant being executed at a local hotel where the out-of-town individuals were staying.

As of now, Edward Ben Noel, 23 years old, and Rodneil Dee Olewis, 24 years old, both from Pembroke, Florida, have each been charged with four counts of Theft of Property 2nd Degree and five counts of Theft of Property 3rd Degree. Both are currently being held with No Bond. This is an ongoing investigation, and we are currently attempting to determine if these individuals may be responsible for similar activities in surrounding areas.

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Man Charged With Assault Second Degree

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 11:20 PM, officers were dispatched to an assault victim in the 600 block of North Oates Street. The victim stated the assault occurred in the 200 block of Morgan Street at a residence. The victim had been struck with a glass object and a metal pipe causing lacerations to his head. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries. Officers then went to the location of the assault and located the suspect along with items used in the assault.

Bobby Lamar Underwood, 35 years old of Dothan was charged with one count of Assault 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

Bobby Lamar Underwood – Assault 2nd Degree
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Firearm Assault Leads to Other Arrest

On Sunday night, May 14, 2023, at approximately 9:45 PM, the Dothan Police Department responded to a firearm assault in the 3300 block of Denton Road. When officers arrived, they were confronted by a large crowd of people who were disorderly and non-compliant. While attempting to calm the scene, officers were able to confirm one person had been shot in the leg. While administering aide to the gunshot victim and removing him from the chaotic scene, other individuals became disorderly and non-compliant with officer’s orders.

While attempting to determine who the suspect of the shooting was, one individual, later identified as James Ward Jr., attempted to gain physical control of an officer’s duty weapon. After regaining control of his weapon, officers attempted to place Ward in custody and other individuals attempted to prevent them from doing so.

The victim of the firearm assault was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for his non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The details surrounding the shooting are still being investigated.

James Ward Jr., 55 years old of Headland, AL, was charged with one count of Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer. His bond was set at $10,000.00.

Cameron Mar’Tese Rodgers, 20 years old of Dothan, was charged with one count of Obstructing Governmental Operation. His bond was set at $500.00.

Another individual has a pending charge of Resisting Arrest.

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Man Attempts to Kidnap a Child

On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Dothan Police Department responded to an attempted kidnapping call in the 900 block of South Ussery Street. Officers learned the suspect, Antonio McBride, attempted to grab a small child, under the age of 12, and pull the child into his residence. McBride was unsuccessful in getting the child into his residence due to the child getting away from him and fleeing. The child’s parent was close by at the time this occurred. When the child was grabbed, the child yelled out and the parent quickly responded. After the parent retrieved the child, McBride attempted to lure the child again.

As a result, Antonio Perez McBride, 44 years old of Dothan, was charged with one count of Attempted Kidnapping 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

Antonio Perez McBride – Attempted Kidnapping 2nd Degree
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Man Charged with Assault

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at approximately 4:00 PM, officers responded to Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 100 block of Ross Clark Circle for an assault. Officers located a female victim, who was an employee, and stated she was assaulted by the suspect, Ivan Maurice Johnson. Johnson arrived at the business, entered, and approached the employee and began physically assaulting her. Johnson continued assaulting her until bystanders pulled him away from her. The victim received minor lacerations to the head and face, and a possible concussion. This incident stimmed from a personal issue between the two and did not involve the business in any way.

Ivan Maurice Johnson, 42 years-old of Dothan, was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $5,000.00.

Ivan Maurice Johnson – Assault 2nd Degree
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Man Arrested after Stabbing Victim Multiple Times

On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 12:30 AM, officers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a patient who showed up with multiple stab wounds. The victim stated the suspect, Lorenzo Harris, with whom she had a prior relationship with, showed up at her residence in the 400 block of Appletree Street wanting to retrieve personal property. While there, a verbal argument started during which time Harris retrieved a knife from inside the residence and began stabbing her multiple times in the arm, back and head. Her injuries were not life threatening and she is expected to fully recover.

Lorenzo Daquan Harris, 27 years-old of Pansey, AL was located and taken into custody. He was charged with Attempted Murder and currently has no bond.

Lorenzo Daquan Harris – Attempted Murder
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