Counterfeit Arrest

On 06/19/17 Investigators arrested and charged 34 year old Evester Tharp Jr., of May Street, with Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st degree. Bond has been set at $5,000.

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

Theft Arrest

On 06/16/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 21 year old, Essences Gadson, of Gordon Avenue Bainbridge Ga, with two counts of Theft of Lost Property 3rd degree and six counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Bond has been set at $20,000.

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

Burglary / Sexual Assault Arrests

On 06/17/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 22 year old Quderius Robinson, of Chloe Court and 24 year old Elijha Martin, of Judson Street, with two counts of Burglary 1st degree, Rape 1st degree, and Sodomy 1st degree.

The investigation revealed that Robinson and Martin, armed with a handgun, broke into an occupied residence located in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue. One of the occupants in that residence was assaulted during the burglary.

A short time later Robinson and Martin, still armed, broke into a residence in the 1200 block of Robbins Street. Both subjects sexually assaulted a female juvenile inside that residence. The victim in this case did receive medical treatment for injuries sustained in the assault. Due to the victim’s age no other details can be released.

Investigators and Patrol Units worked through the night and next morning attempting to locate both subjects. Both subjects were located and taken into custody where they are currently being held with no bond. Investigators served several search warrants and located evidence related to these crimes.

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

Theft Arrest

On 06/18/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 35 year old Jerry Keith Tiner, of Columbia Road Blakely Georgia, with two counts of Theft of Property 2nd degree. This stems from thefts that occurred from businesses located in the 5100 block and 3900 block of Montgomery Highway. Tiner was taken into custody after being stopped by Patrol Officers.

Bond has been set at $20,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Attempted Arson Arrest

On 06/17/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 20 year old Destiny Sharde Mitchell, of Michigan Drive, with Attempted Arson 1st and Attempted Assault 1st. Following an altercation on Kohler Court Mitchell attempted to set an apartment on fire. Several apartments in the vicinity were occupied. One of the occupants involved in the altercation came out of the apartment and Mitchell attempted to strike her with a vehicle.

Mitchell was taken into custody on the scene. Bond has been set at $45,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Edged Weapon Assault

Last night at approximately 8:25 p.m. Patrol Officers were dispatched to an edged weapon assault in the 100 block of Newberry Lane. Two subjects were transported to a local hospital one suffering from multiple stab wounds and the other suffering from a head injury. Both subjects were treated for serious injuries.

Investigators and Crime Scene Technicians processed the scene. It has been determined that no other individuals are involved in this assault. The investigation is ongoing and Investigators are working on determining what occurred.

More information will be released when available.

Theft Arrest

On 06/15/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 42 year old Marcus Charles Strickland, of Robin Parker Road Ozark, with Theft of Property 3rd degree. This is in connection with a theft from a business in the 4800 block of Montgomery Highway. Bond has been set at $1,000.

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

Robbery Update

Two arrests have been made in connection with the armed robbery and firearm assault that occurred at Larry’s Restaurant.

Investigators have arrested and charged 23 year old Joeron Earl Griffin, of Walnut Street, with Robbery 1st degree and Assault 1st degree. Bond has been set at $90,000.

Investigators have arrested and charged 26 year old Wyzell Bernard Franklin, of N. Herring Street, with Robbery 1st degree and Assault 1st degree. Bond has been set at $90,000.

The investigation is still ongoing and additional information will be released tomorrow. More arrests are expected.

Anyone with information is still urged to contact the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers.

Theft Arrest

On 06/14/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 30 year old Calvin Ray Pitts, of D. Hodge Road Cottonwood, with Theft of Property 1st degree. This was in connection with a stolen car from the 3300 block of S. Oates Street that occurred on 06/10. Bond has been at $30,000.

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

Sodomy Arrest

On 06/14/2017 Investigators arrested and charged 22 year old Quentin Octavius Johnson, of Roberts Street, with Sodomy 2nd degree. Due to the sensitive nature of this case no other details can be released. Bond has been set at $30,000.

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

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