Dothan Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Virginia Drive

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 10, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was called to a person down in the 300 block of Virginia Drive.  When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a black male lying on the side of the road.  The victim was pronounced dead on scene and had been there a period of time before he was discovered around 6:00 am.  The victim has been identified as Fredrick Lamar Morris (37) of Dothan.

According to the preliminary investigation, Morris was last seen by a family member around midnight on September 9th.  Morris was driving northbound on Virginia Drive when his mini bike left the roadway and collided with a utility pole.  Morris was ejected from the vehicle and not wearing a helmet.  Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor in the crash.  The Dothan Police Department CRASH Team is in charge of the investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Morris’ family while they mourn the loss of a loved one.

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Juvenile Arrested for Making Threats to Dothan Prep Academy

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators made contact with a student who allegedly made threats to commit acts of violence at Dothan Preparatory Academy.  Investigators, working since the day before, looked into the threat and identified the person who made the threat.  The suspect was identified as a juvenile student.  Investigators worked quickly to make contact with the suspect and, after investigating, arrested the juvenile for Making a Terrorist Threat 1st degree, which is a felony.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, no further information about the juvenile can be released.

In the evening hours of September 5, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats to commit violent acts at a Dothan City School posted on social media.  Investigators were notified and worked diligently to identify the source of the threat.  Until the source was identified, extra security was placed around the schools as a precaution this morning to deter violence.  As soon as the source was identified, investigators took the juvenile into custody to conduct interviews.  As a result of the investigation, the juvenile was charged with Making a Terrorist Threat 1st degree.   More arrests are possible, and this is still an ongoing investigation.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance in protecting children in our schools.  When threats are made, regardless of the intent, the Dothan Police Department always takes those situations seriously and will hold those who make threats accountable in accordance with State Law.  We appreciate those that knew of the threat who came forward to share their concerns with the Dothan Police Department.

Dothan City Schools will follow up and apply appropriate disciplinary action according to their Student Handbook.  Just as Dothan City Schools said in their release, the Dothan Police Department also encourages parents to talk with their children about the seriousness of threats and the importance of reporting suspicious activities or threats to a trusted adult or School Resource Officer.

Anyone who had information about threats to our schools can submit tips directly to the Dothan Police Department or through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, 833-AL1-STOP, or at P3TIPS.com.

 

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Dothan Couple Charged with Attempted Murder and Robbery in Tuesday Shooting on Fountain Street

(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Investigators have charged Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan in a robbery on Fountain Street from September 3rd.  The McMillans attempted to rob the victim of his cell phone after a physical altercation between Ty’Qon and the victim.  During the theft of the phone, Ty’Qon fired a round that struck the victim in the back of the head.  Fortunately, the injuries were not life threatening.  The victim is recovering in a local hospital and is expected to be released.  Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Robbery 1st degree each.  They are being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

On September 3, 2024, Dothan Police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of Fountain Street for reports of a person shot in the head.  Officers arrived on scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of his head.  The victim was alert on scene and gave a description and names of the suspects.  According to the victim, he was involved in a physical altercation with the male suspect, identified as Ty’Qon McMillan, over the theft of a cell phone.  During the physical altercation, the female suspect, Veronica McMillan, was able to get the cell phone.  During the altercation, Ty’Qon fired a round from a small caliber handgun that struck the victim in the head.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.  The injuries are not life threatening.  Both suspects were apprehended on September 4, 2024 where they were charged with the robbery and attempted murder.  Both Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan were placed in the Houston County Jail with no bond.  Both suspects were on bond for previous charges.  The bonds for those charges have been revoked.

Ty’Qon Daltron McMillan (24) of Dothan- Attempted Murder and Robbery 1st Degree, No Bond
Veronica Chanell McMillan (23) of Dothan- Attempted Murder and Robbery 1st Degree, No Bond

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35-Year-Old Dothan Woman Shot and Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting; Suspect from North Carolina charged with Capital Murder

(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35).  Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous relationship together and had a child together.  On August 23, 2024, Investigators say an argument between the suspect and Colbert escalated with the suspect pulling out a firearm.  The suspect fired multiple rounds at Colbert.  One round struck Colbert in the upper torso.  Despite live saving measures taken by officers and medics on scene, Colbert died from her gunshot wound.

On August 23, 2024 around 11:00 pm, Dothan Communications Center personnel received a call of a shooting at a residence in the 2700 block of East Cottonwood Road.  Officers arrived on scene and found several juveniles present in the home.  An older juvenile pointed officers to Colbert, who was laying on the ground in the home.  Officers noticed a gunshot wound and started CPR as well as wound treatment until the Dothan Fire Department arrived on scene.  Unfortunately, Colbert was pronounced dead on scene.

While investigators were speaking with the children, they received a suspect description.  Responding officers noticed the suspect leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop.  At that time, the suspect was taken into custody.  Witnesses on scene said the suspect shot Colbert after an argument escalated to violence.  The suspect has been charged with one count of Capital Murder and is being held without bond in the Houston County Jail.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, NC- Captial Murder, No Bond

 

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Dothan Man Charged with Rape and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 19,2024, Dothan Police investigators arrested Adam Scott Moore (40) of Dothan for Rape 2nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex after juvenile disclosed inappropriate sexual relationship.  The victim, who is under the age of 16, had arrived home, and it was discovered an inappropriate conversation through an online communications platform with Moore.  After a forensic interview, the juvenile disclosed the sexual relationship.

On August 19, 2024, Dothan Police responded to the 200 block of Grand Villa Drive.  Officers met with the juvenile’s guardian who described inappropriate messages with someone who looked too old for the relationship.  The juvenile was taken to the Child Advocacy Center for a forensic interview where she described a sexual relationship with Moore.  Officers located Moore at his residence and interviewed him at the Dothan Police Department.  During an interview, Moore admitted to the sexual relationship.

Moore admitted to picking the juvenile up from her residence and going back to his residence.  While at the residence, Moore and the juvenile engaged in sexual activity.  As a result, Moore was charged with Rape 2nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex.  Moore was placed in the Houston County Jail with a bond of $90,000.

Due to the age of the victim and the ongoing investigation, no further information will be made available.

 

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Adam Scott Moore (40) of Dothan- Rape 2nd Degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex, $90,000 bond

17-Year-Old Juvenile Charged as Adult for Solomon Park Shooting

(DOTHAN, Ala.) At 7:30 pm last night (August 16th), the Dothan Police Department responded to Solomon Park, 2001 Choctaw Street, for reports of shots fired in the park.  Officers were quick to arrive on scene and saw a vehicle leaving with several juveniles inside.  A traffic stop was conducted, and officers found firearms inside the vehicle.  Officers found several fresh spent shell casings in the park proving a firearm had been discharged.  Luckily, no juveniles were struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.  The suspect was found in the vehicle and taken to the Criminal Investigations Division for an interview.

According to witnesses and the suspect, the suspect, a 17-year-old male, was angry at the target of the shooting because she had not given him her phone number at school earlier in the day.  At Solomon Park, the suspect saw the victim with her boyfriend and opened fire with a 9mm handgun.

The Dothan Police Department takes this type of conduct very seriously and will hold any person engaging in this type of conduct accountable according to the law.  It is a miracle that no one was injured or killed by the actions of this suspect.  The 17-year-old suspect is being charged as an adult with two counts of Attempted Assault 1st Degree.  He is being held in the Houston County Jail.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, his name and photograph will not be released.

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Murder Warrant Obtained in Death of Vernon North 27 Years Ago; Conrad Was Already Convicted for Robbery in the Case

(DOTHAN, Ala.) In the 1997 murder of Vernon Stuart North, Christopher Conrad was charged with Robbery 1st degree in connection with the crime. In 2014, Conrad, after being arrested for an unrelated forgery crime, made incriminating statements admitting to taking part in the robbery that ended with North being murdered. Conrad was ultimately convicted and sent to prison for the Robbery. Today, Conrad is being charged with the murder of North in connection with the crime.

Since Conrad had only been charged with Robbery in connection with North’s death, the case remained open, and investigators continued to follow leads in hopes of identifying the killer. As with all open murder cases, this case was reviewed to determine if new forensic testing and new police technologies applied. Also, a fresh perspective regarding the evidence, including interviews performed in 1997 as well as 2014, was given to the overall evaluation of the case. Every murder case is also discussed with the District Attorney’s Office for agreement prior to moving forward toward an arrest.

While reviewing the interviews conducted with Conrad in 2014 when he was arrested, investigators believe, based on statements he made about the crime, there is enough evidence to prove Conrad is legally culpable for Vernon North’s death. These statements included specific details of the crime that could only be known to a person intimately involved in the crime. Conrad admitted to taking part in the robbery of North which ultimately ended in North’s death.

 

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Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Damon Goodson on July 20th

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 1, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested and charged Walter Leon Danzey Jr. (48) of Dothan with one count of Murder in connection to the stabbing death of Damon Goodson.  Since Goodson was found near the intersection of West Powell Street and Linden Street, Investigators have been interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence in order to identify a suspect.  Police investigators identified Danzey and collected enough evidence to charge him with murder.   Danzey’s bond has been set at $1.5 million.

On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police officers responded to the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street for someone who had been stabbed.  Officer located Damon Goodson and emergency services transported him to a local hospital where he later died.  According to witnesses, Goodson and the suspect were involved in an argument the day of the stabbing.  The suspect attacked Goodson and was stabbed in the process.  Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the argument.

The investigation is still ongoing with investigators following leads to get a clearer understanding of the events surrounding Goodson’s death.  Investigators have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.  We are awaiting forensic analysis of the evidence.  We continue to support Goodson’s family and hope they have more peace knowing the person responsible is in custody.  If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.

Walter Leon Danzey Jr (48) of Dothan- Murder, $1.5 million bond

 

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Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger

Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Brantley Lloyd Tolleson (43) of Dothan for Domestic Violence 1st degree and Attempted Murder after an incident in the 2000 block of Cecily Street in Dothan.  After being locked out of the residence by the victim, Tolleson forced entry into the residence by kicking the front door.  Tolleson pulled a handgun on the victim, pointed it at the victim, and pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was unaware the victim had unloaded the firearm before giving it to him to leave earlier.

On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Cecily Street for a domestic disturbance and burglary.  Officers encountered Tolleson and detained him.  During the investigation, officers discovered Tolleson and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation where the victim asked Tolleson to leave.  The victim provided Tolleson with his belongings, which included a handgun.  The victim, afraid that violence would occur, unloaded the firearm before giving it to Tolleson.  Once Tolleson was outside, the victim locked him out of the residence.

Tolleson then kicked open the door and looked to steal the victim’s keys so she could not leave.  While this was happening, the victim had already called 911.  During the burglary, Tolleson pulled out the firearm and pointed it at the victim.  Tolleson then pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was detained by police.  Once in custody, Tolleson made comments that showed he intended to kill the victim when he pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was charged with one count of Domestic Violence 1st degree (Burglary 1st degree) and one count of Attempted Murder.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

Brantley Tolleson (43) of Dothan- Domestic Violence 1st Degree and Attempted Murder

Enterprise Man Arrested for Stalking Victim Over 8 Days; Puts Electronic Tracker on Vehicle

On June 10, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Jeremie Michael Spencer (43) of Enterprise, AL for Domestic Violence 2nd degree (stalking 1st degree with relationship) and Electronic Stalking 1st degree after an investigation into incidents between May 20, 2024 and May 28, 2024.  The victim and Spencer have a previous qualifying relationship under Alabama law.  Investigators found Spencer had made or sent threatening text messages and phone calls to the victim over 50 times during this eight-day period.  The victim found a tracking device on the vehicle after statements made during one of the phone calls.  Video surveillance from the area, obtained by investigators, showed Spencer placing the device on the vehicle days earlier.

The investigation started on May 29, 2024 when the victim reported being harassed by Spencer.  Spencer had sent several text messages containing threats and insults.  Spencer had also called to threaten violence against the victim several times over the previous eight-day period.  Investigators received enough information to obtain two felony warrants for Spencer’s arrest.  One warrant charged Spencer for Domestic Violence 2nd degree involving stalking.  The second warrant charged Spencer with Electronic Stalking 1st degree.  Spencer was arrested on June 10, 2024 and transported to the Houston County Jail. Spencer is being held without bond.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

Jeremie Spencer (43) of Enterprise- Domestic Violence 2nd Degree and Eletronic Stalking 1st Degree, No bond.
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