Category: Press Releases

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Capital Murder Arrest Made in McKay Street Murder

On August 30th 2017, Investigators arrested Dejarvous Walker Glenn (21) for the murder of Marcell Arline, which occurred on August 23rd in the 800 block of McKay Street. At the time of the offense, Glenn was serving time in Houston County Community Corrections  for Discharging a Firearm Into an Occupied Building . Glenn has been booked into the Dothan City Jail on one count of Capital Murder and currently has no bond. This arrest is the result of hundreds of man hours involving dozens of statements and interviews. The case is still being investigated and there are indications that there may have been more people involved in the planning, carrying out and aftermath of the crime. As the investigation continues, more arrests are expected. We solicit anyone with information on this case to call the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000 or Crime Stoppers at (334) 793-7000.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

 

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Arrests Made in Robberies on West Main and Bay Springs

On August 29th, the Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Shell station in the 5800 block of West Main Street. As Investigators followed leads, information was developed leading to the identity of the suspect, Jonathan Chase German (28). As this information was being developed, the suspect committed another robbery in Houston County on West Main at Bay Springs. Investigators from both departments exchanged information and began an intensive search for the suspect. At approximately 2100 hours, the suspect was located on East Main Street in Dothan and taken to the Police Department for questioning. After questioning, it was determined that German’s girlfriend, Erica Conard (28) was an accomplice in the robbery which occurred in Dothan. Both suspects were arrested for Robbery 1st Degree for the Dothan Robbery and German was charged by the Houston County Sheriffs Office with one count of Robbery 1st Degree in the Bay Springs robbery. Our thanks to the Houston County Sheriffs Office for their assistance in this case.

At this time, bonds have not been set.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Firearm Assault Lands Shooter in Jail

On 8/24/2017, Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of North Range. Upon arrival, Officers found evidence of a firearm assault and later found the victim at SAMC with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The suspect, Sonny Atavia Flowers (22) was located and interviewed before being arrested on the charge of Assault 1st Degree. His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Sonny Atavia Flowers – Assault I

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Shots Fired into House Killing Occupant

On August 23rd 2017, Patrol responded to a shots fired call in the 800 block of McKay Street. Officers arrived to find numerous bullet holes in the front of the house and Marcell Arline Jr. (28) of New Jersey deceased inside the house. Investigators are currently pursuing leads and solicit anyone with information regarding the shooting to call the Dothan Police Department 334-615-3000.
Community members wanting to assist anonymously can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (334) 793-7000.
The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.

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Assault at Club Imani Upgraded to Murder

UPDATE:  The victim from the assault at Club Imani on Monday has died as a result of his injury.  As a result, the charge against the suspect, Marcus Jamael Hill, has been upgraded from assault first degree to murder.  Hill in currently being held with no bond.

We are currently working a serious assault which occurred early this morning at Club Imani 512 N. Foster Street. The victim, Hehiheh Bara-Asah Hehiheh Yisrael (AKA Brandon Frasier) was assaulted in the front parking lot of the club. A person of interest in the case is currently being interviewed by Investigators. Updates will follow as available.

Suspect: Marcus Jamael Hill

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Domestic Violence Call leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest

On Friday 08/18/2017 officers with the patrol division were dispatched to a possible domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Ross Clark Circle. Upon their arrival they made contact with the individuals involved in the altercation. Through their investigation they discovered one of the individuals to be in possession of a large amount of synthetic marijuana (analog).

Vice Investigators responded to the location and took over the investigation. Investigators have arrested and charged 33 year old Mawes Geral McCray, of Carl Street, with Drug Trafficking. Bond has been set at $50,000. The investigation is ongoing.

The domestic violence call was unfounded. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Suspicious Vehicle leads to Narcotics Arrest

On 08/15/2017 two night shift officers with the patrol division were conducting a foot patrol checking closed businesses in the 3700 block of W. Main Street. They encountered an occupied vehicle in one of the parking lots and made contact with the individual to investigate. During the course of their investigation a controlled substance (methamphetamine) was located  inside the vehicle.

Vice Investigators were called to the scene. Investigators have arrested and charged 48 year old Charles Bernard Huckeba, of Grimes Street Enterprise, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond has been set at $1,500.

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

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Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest

On 08/14/2017 officers with the patrol division conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Troy Street. During the course of the traffic stop officers recovered a controlled substance (methamphetamine) from the vehicle.

Vice Investigators were called to the scene of the traffic stop. Investigators have arrested and charged 31 year old Courtney Cavell Quinn, of S. Foster Street, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond has been set at $5,000.

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

 

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Robbery Leads to Crash after Attempt to Flee

On 8/15/201 at approximately 4:30 AM, Patrol Officers responded to the Kangaroo Convenience Store on Montgomery Highway on an armed robbery call. While en-route, a Patrol Officer spotted the suspect vehicle on John D. Odom and attempted to stop it. The driver refused to stop and fled Westbound on West Main, weaving through traffic before leaving the road and rolling. The driver was thrown from the vehicle as it rolled. The driver was transported to SAMC with significant injuries. West Main, West of Brannon Stand, was closed as Investigators processed the scene but has since been reopened.

 

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Narcotics Arrest

On 08/11/2017 Vice Investigators were called to the 3200 bock of Montgomery Highway in reference to a traffic stop conducted by officers with the patrol division. Following the traffic stop officers had located methamphetamine and other narcotics  inside the vehicle and in the possession of the occupants.

Investigators have arrested and charged 47 year old William Scott Worthy, of Cottonwood Highway, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.  His bond has been set at $1,000.

Investigators have arrested and charged 36 year old Kelly Monique Maness, of Randolph Street, with three counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Her bond has been set at $1,000 per charge, totaling $3,000.

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

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