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December 29, 2023

Dothan Man Charged with Robbery

On Sunday, December 24, 2023, 20-year-old Ty’darian Dy’shon Jackson of Dothan, entered CVS Pharmacy in the 1900 block of E. Main Street and attempted an electronic transaction with the business which was unsuccessful. After the unsuccessful transaction, Jackson, who was displaying a firearm tucked underneath his upper arm, demanded the employee give him money from the register. After being denied by the employee, Jackson exited the business without incident. Jackson’s identity was learned by investigators, and he was subsequently arrested on December 27, 2023, and charged with one count of Robbery First Degree. His bond was set at $60,000.00.

December 6, 2023

Dothan Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

On December 5, 2023, Dothan Police Department Gun Investigative Unit (GIU) and Vice Division executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Mayo Street. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators contacted and detained Ernest Small. A search of the residence revealed numerous assault rifles, handguns, and pistols, to include AR-15 magazines, numerous AK-47 magazines, along with multiple cases of ammunition and firearm accessories.

Approximately 13 ounces of cocaine, to include paraphernalia supporting the sale of cocaine was located and seized along with numerous suspected Adderall pills and THC edibles. A large sum of U.S. currency, derived from illegal drug sales was discovered and seized.

Ernest Small, 35 years old of Dothan has been charged with Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Ernest Timotheus Small – Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

October 31, 2023

Dothan Man Charged with Sex Crimes

In August of 2023, it was reported to the Dothan Police Department that a juvenile under the age of 12 was a victim of sex crimes that had taken place in the city limits of Dothan. A thorough investigation was started at that time. As a result of the ongoing investigation, on October 31, 2023, investigators arrested Derrick Wayne Oliver, 45 years old of Dothan, and charged him with one count of Rape First degree and three counts of Sodomy First degree. Oliver was booked into the Houston County Jail with a total bond of $240,000.00.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further information will be released.

September 18, 2023

Slocomb Man Charged with Sex Crimes

On August 4, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a report of sex crimes against a juvenile. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Robert Lee Whitsette Jr. of Slocomb has been charged with four counts of Rape First Degree and other sex crimes which occurred in Dothan. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

Due to the sensitive nature of the case, no further information will be released.

July 29, 2023

Ashford Man Killed During a Burglary and Assault

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at approximately 12:20 PM, the Dothan Houston County E911 Center received a call reporting the caller had just shot an intruder who forced entry into the residence and began assaulting another individual. The incident took place in the 900 block of McCallister Road in the city limits of Dothan.

The suspect arrived at the location looking for his ex-girlfriend who he believed was there. The suspect, who was a passenger of a vehicle when it arrived, got out and forced entry through the main entrance of the residence, then forced entry through a second door where he was met by the homeowner who tried to stop him. The suspect forced himself past the homeowner and proceeded to kick a third door until the door was destroyed. He then pulled the ex-girlfriend from the third room and began assaulting her. The homeowner retrieved a handgun and began demanding the suspect to stop assaulting the ex-girlfriend. At that time, the suspect began to charge at the homeowner who then shot him one time in the upper torso. The suspect exited the residence and entered the same vehicle and left. The suspect was dropped off at Southeast Health Emergency Department where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver and vehicle were located a short time later by the Houston County Sheriff’s department outside the city limits of Dothan. The driver and the vehicle were held for investigative purposes.

The deceased has been identified as, Charles Kevin Sexton, 55 years old of Ashford, Alabama. This is an active and ongoing investigation. After consulting with the Houston County District Attorney, it is not believed there will be any charges against the homeowner for the shooting death of Sexton due to him acting in self defense on his own property as well as for the protection of another individual. If there are any criminal charges forthcoming, they will be determined during the duration of this ongoing investigation.

July 28, 2023

Shots Fired on Arlington Avenue

On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 7:25 PM, the Dothan Police Department was notified of a firearm assault that occurred in the 800 block of Arlington Avenue. One male victim who was sitting in a vehicle at the time of the shots being fired was transported to a local hospital and was believed to have been shot in the back and neck area. While receiving medical treatment, it was determined the injuries appear to be metal fragment wounds and not gunshot wounds. The victim’s injuries appear to be minor at this time and he will be released from the hospital.

No motive or suspect identification have been confirmed but officers are looking for a blue passenger car that was last seen traveling north on South Edgewood Drive. Investigators and officers are still working this case and gathering information.

We ask that anyone who may have information about this incident to please call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.

July 12, 2023

Man Shot While Attempting an Assault

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, officers responded to a firearm assault in the 600 block of North Oates Street in downtown Dothan. An individual was located in the parking lot of a nearby business suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The individual was identified as 28-year-old Shawn Maxmillion McDaniel of Headland. McDaniel and the mother of his children are estranged and have been for some time. McDaniel attempted to get the female to meet him, but she refused. The female was in the company of an acquaintance when they realized McDaniel was following them. While attempting to get away from McDaniel, they were stopped in traffic when McDaniel exited his vehicle and approached their vehicle armed with a large knife. The acquaintance, who was legally armed with a firearm, warned McDaniel to retreat at which time McDaniel swung the knife. The acquaintance fired the weapon at that time striking McDaniel in the face.

McDaniel sustained a major injury but was conscious and alert. He drove his vehicle to a nearby business where he summoned help. The female and her acquaintance drove to a separate nearby business where they reported the incident to authorities. This incident did not involve any of the businesses where law enforcement encountered them. This is on ongoing investigation and any possible charges are pending.

McDaniel was transported to a local hospital for treatment for the gunshot wound. He was then transported to an out-of-town facility for more specialized treatment. Currently, it is not believed his injury is life threatening.

June 14, 2023

Victim Accidentally Shot by a Child

On Wednesday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 6:05 PM, officers responded to a Firearm Assault at Martin Homes on N. Range Street. Officers found an adult female with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

It has been determined the adults of the residence had a loaded handgun in an area they felt was safe and not accessible to a small child in the residence.

Unknowing to the victim, the child located the handgun and when retrieving it accidentally fired it striking the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

We would remind everyone that if you choose to be a gun owner, do so responsibly and make sure all weapons, loaded or not, are kept in a secure, locked area.

June 13, 2023

Man Shot Inside His Home

On Tuesday, May 13, 2023, at approximately 4:00 PM, officers responded to a Firearm Assault at Grand Villa Estates on Third Avenue. It was determined one male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen while inside his residence. It is believed an unknown suspect entered the residence armed with a handgun and demanded property before firing at the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery for his injury. At this time, his injury is not believed to be life threatening. The individual responsible for this incident has not been identified at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and if anyone has any information related to this incident they are asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 615-3000

May 26, 2023

Woman Charged with First Degree Robbery and Eluding

On Monday, May 22, 2023, at approximately 12:20 PM, officers responded to 3000 block of Cathy Lou Road in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. It was reported the victim and several acquaintances were gathered in the yard when the suspect pulled up, exited a vehicle, brandished a weapon, threatened harm, and began demanding personal property from the victim. When no personal property was handed over, the suspect took the victim’s cell phone before fleeing.

As a result of the investigation, a warrant for Robbery First Degree was obtained for Anastasia Shantell Martin, 20 years old of Dothan. On Thursday, May 25, 2023, officers made contact with Martin in the 1000 block of Cabot Street where she ran from officers before being caught a short distance away. Martin was charged with the outstanding warrant for Robbery First Degree and Attempting to Elude. Her bond was set at $40,500.00.