Press Releases – Page 40 – Dothan Police Department

May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

Sex Offender Arrested

On 04/27/2017 Investigators assigned to the Juvenile Investigations Division learned that convicted sex offender Kevin Sweda was not residing where he had previously registered. On 04/28/2017 Investigators obtained a warrant on the 53 year old for a SORNA (Sex Offender Registration Notification Act) Violation. Sweda was located and taken into custody for the warrant. More charges are possible and the investigation is ongoing.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

Residential Burglary Update

On 04/28/2017 Patrol Units responded to a residential burglary in progress in the 1200 block of Bradley Road. Upon arrival it was determined that the homeowner’s vehicle was taken following the burglary. The vehicle was entered as stolen and a BOLO was issued for the vehicle. On 04/30/2017 the stolen vehicle was recovered by the Jackson County Florida Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading “Residential Burglary Update”

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Boat theft arrest

On 04/28/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 38 year old Ashley Ryan Holder, of Flynn Road, with Theft of Property 1st degree. This was in connection with a boat theft that occurred on 04-21 on Copper Court. Bond has been set at 30,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

March 27, 2017April 19, 2017

Two charged with 81 counts of animal cruelty

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 24, 2017 Dothan patrol officers responded along with Dothan animal services officers to the 2900 block of Peachtree Drive. The call was in reference to an animal cruelty complaint. Officers discovered an illegal animal breeding site and contacted Investigators. Continue reading “Two charged with 81 counts of animal cruelty”