Category: Press Releases

In the evening hours of Thursday 11/16/2017 the Dothan Police Department received several reports of a social media post that was being spread involving a threat towards Northview High School. Dothan Police Investigators responded and, with the help of Dothan City Schools, were able to identify the individuals involved in making the threat.

As a result of the investigation three juveniles were arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats. All three juveniles arrested were placed in the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center. Due to the age of the juveniles their identities cannot be released.

In order to ensure the safety of all students and staff there will be additional officers present at Northview High School on Friday 11/17/2017.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

On November 3rd, at 6:40 pm, Dothan Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on E. Main Street at Plant Street. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as 70 year old Ezell Canion Jr. of Dothan.

Preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Canion was crossing E. Main Street when he was struck by a 2003 Mercedes SUV. The crash is being investigated by the Dothan Police Department Traffic Division.

The Dothan Police Department would like to express our sympathies to the Canion family.

Steven L. Parrish
Chief of Police

On Friday night, 10-20-2017, the Dothan Police Department was notified by Emergency Room Staff of Southeast Alabama Medical Center that a juvenile victim had been brought to their facility with severe burns. Once patrol officers determined the severity of injuries, Criminal Investigators were notified and began an investigation into the incident.

The investigation revealed the 10 year old victim had a flammable hair product poured on him by his 12 year old sister. After the flammable product was poured on him, his sister intentionally ignited the product with a cigarette lighter.  As a result, the 10 year old victim received severe burns to a large portion of his body to include his back, side, arm and underarm.  Due to the extent of the injuries, the victim was immediately sent to Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham for treatment in the Children’s Burn Unit.  The victim is expected to survive; however, he will have a lengthy recovery and permanent disfigurement.

The Houston Henry County District Attorney’s Office was notified and the 12 year old female suspect was subsequently charged by the Dothan Police Department with Assault 1^st Degree.  The presiding Houston County Judge remanded the custody of the suspect to a family member, under the monitoring of a DHR Safety Plan.  Assisting in the ongoing investigation is the Houston County Department of Human Resources and the Houston County Juvenile Court System.  From here, the case will proceed through the Houston County Juvenile Judicial System.

Due to the fact all parties involved in this case are juveniles, their identities or any additional information cannot be released.

Note to our Media partners: As you know we normally release a crime scene photo or injury photo for your use in presenting the news to your viewers and readers.  Due to the extent of these injuries, the decision has been made not to release any pictures from the scene or of any injuries.

 

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

On 10/24/17 at 6:40 pm, Dothan Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 800 block of N. Range St. The pedestrian was transported to Southeast Alabama Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.  The victim has been identified as 56 year old b/m Dwayne Holloman of Dothan.  The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and left the scene of the crash.  The vehicle is described as a black or dark colored Saturn.  The vehicle should have front end damage and should be missing at least two hubcaps.  If you have any information about the crash, vehicle or the driver, please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.  The crash is being investigated by the Dothan Police Department Traffic Division.  The Dothan Police Department wishes to extend our sympathies to the Holloman family.