Dothan Police Department

July 5, 2026

Three Individuals Injured in Early Morning Shooting

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department, along with personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue, responded to the 2800 block of Fortner Street following a report of a person who had been shot.

Upon arrival, first responders located three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and is listed in stable but serious condition. A second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, was treated, and has since been released from the hospital. The third victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and remains hospitalized in serious condition.

The preliminary investigation indicates the injuries occurred during an argument between the three individuals which turned into at least two of them pulling weapons and firing at each other. During this incident, at least one apartment and one vehicle were struck. There is no indication that anyone else was involved in the incident. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including each individual’s involvement and criminal responsibility.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000.

Chief William E. Benny

July 4, 2026

Shooting in Dothan Leaves One Victim in Critical Condition

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department and personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street.

Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Emergency medical aid was immediately provided at the scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation indicates the victim had recently left a small gathering and was walking home when the shooting occurred.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Investigators are currently attempting to identify and locate multiple individuals who may have information relevant to this incident.

Anyone with information concerning this case is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000.

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Shots Fired Inside Wiregrass Commons Mall, No Injuries

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, Dothan Police Department received multiple calls in reference to shots fired inside Wiregrass Commons Mall. In less than two minutes multiple officers were on scene and began clearing the mall and individual businesses inside the mall. The mall and all businesses were immediately locked down as standard protocol for precaution.

No one was struck by the shots fired, however there was minimal damage to the structure of the mall.

Investigators are currently reviewing multiple video cameras in order to identify the shooter.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.

July 2, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 07-01-2026

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

Joseph Ryan Baxter – Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Shane Allison Clifton – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Brian Cary Jenkins – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Willie Kentrell Russaw – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm

Malik Travil Williams – Domestic Violence 3rd

Randolph Williams Jr – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

July 1, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 06-30-2026

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

Roy Kevin Frye Jr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jermai Jamison Rabb – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Brenda Bragg Raines – Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor

Martavious Deon Walker – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Three People Charged After Traffic Crash While Street Racing

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2026, just before 2:00 pm, the Dothan Traffic Division responded to a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries at the intersection of South Lena Street and West Lafayette Street. According to reports, a vehicle ran the stop sign and collided with another vehicle going through the intersection. The vehicle that ran the stop sign was a 2016 Toyota Camry driven by a 12-year-old juvenile. A juvenile passenger was ejected from the vehicle after the crash.

As investigators were investigating the cause of the crash, surveillance videos in the area showed the Camry and a 2014 Hyundai Elantra driven by Jadyn Ruth Smith (20) of Daleville were racing through the residential streets prior to the crash. The video also showed the passenger who was ejected sitting on the windowsill of the rear door prior to the crash. The vehicle driven by Smith also had two juvenile passengers sitting on the rear windowsills of the door while engaging in reckless conduct. The video showed the vehicle driven by the 12-year-old run the stop sign and colliding with another vehicle proceeding through the intersection that did not have a stop sign.

The 14-year-old juvenile who was ejected was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later transferred to another hospital in North Alabama, where he remains in critical condition.

As a result of the investigation, investigators charged the 12-year-old juvenile with four counts of Assault 1^st degree. The juvenile was placed in the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center. Jadyn Smith was also charged with four counts of Assault 1^st degree. Smith was booked into the Houston County Jail with bonds totaling $120,000. The legal guardian of the 12-year-old, Brenda Bragg Raines (72) of Dothan, was charged with one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor for allowing the juvenile to take the vehicle with permission. Raines was booked into the Houston County Jail with a $6,000 bond.

The video shows the vehicles operating in an extremely reckless manner and in a manner that showed a complete disregard for the value of human life. Each driver is responsible for the safety of passengers and others on the road when they drive on the streets of the City of Dothan.

-Chief William E. Benny

Jadyn Ruth Smith (20) of Daleville- Four counts of Assault 1st degree, $120,000 bonds

Brenda Bragg Raines (72) of Dothan- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, $6,000 bond

Still photo of surveillance video prior to crash

June 30, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 06-29-2026

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

Ajazaiah Jamiyah Beacham – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol), Leaving the Scene of an Accident

sto-she Deneat Brown – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jordan Dashawn Daniel – Obstructing Justice, Attempted to Elude a Police Officer

Angela Annette Harris – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Zaveion Ja’taurus Helms – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Brandon Tyshon Scott – Robbery 1st, Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd , Tampering with Physical Evidence

June 29, 2026

Dothan Man Arrested for Robbery with Stolen Firearm

On June 29, 2026, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Carver Drive and Hutchins Street. As officers arrived in the area, they were directed to a residence in the 800 block of Hutchins where the individuals involved were reported to be hiding. Officers had all occupants exit the residence, which included four juveniles under the age of 18 and two adults both age 20 years old. As officers were getting the information of all individuals during the investigation, one subject, later identified as Brandon Tyshon Scott (20) of Dothan, gave a false name to officers.

During a search of the residence, officers found a firearm in the water tank of a toilet inside the residence. The firearm was later identified as belonging to Scott. The firearm was identified as stolen from Geneva on a previous date after running the serial number. As officers were investigating the shots fired, a robbery of a person call was being handled near the intersection of East Newton Street and Price Street. According to a description of the suspect, investigators believed Scott to be the suspect of that call.

Scott was subsequently identified as the person responsible for the robbery. Scott was charged with Robbery 1^st degree, Receiving Stolen Property 2^nd degree for the stolen firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity. Scott was booked in the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond.

Brandon Tyshon Scott (20) of Dothan- Robbery 1st degree, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Obstructing Justice Using False Identity, no bond

June 29, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 06-26-2026 through 06-28-2026

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

Jada Michelle Allen – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Shanton Markis Bailey – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Promote Prison Contraband 2nd

Christopher Dewayne Carroll – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Shania Twain Clifton – Public Intoxication

Austin Tullis Cox – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Criminal Mischief 1st, Reckless Endangerment, Obstructing Government Operations, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x4, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest

Ralph Herman Fox III – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Joseph Jerome Johnson – Domestic Violence 3rd

Paul Johnson – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Zechariah Quantrill Jones – Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Timothy Thomas Lantz – Tampering with Physical Evidence

Brandon L Laurenzana – Public Intoxication

Charles Bernard Martin – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Sincere Mykel Pope – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Mark Wayne Robinson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Sterling Terrell Smith – Arrest of Fugitive from Justice

Roderick Jermine Swain – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jason Courtney Thompson – Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Jilvarris Jontavier Webb – Possession of Marijuana 1st

Alonzo Emanuel Wesley – Theft of Property 4th

Cody Lynn Burgan – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jamarcus Deshawn Carter – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

David Orehouse Edmond – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Racheal Freeman – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Michael Deon Gardner – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Hanson Jamall Guice – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Sky’ee Ellissa Breyanna Lester – Possssion of Marijuana 2nd

Darryl Andra Parker Jr – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Kelsea Grace Taylor – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Lester Leon Thomas Jr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Kiara Jerssia Blanks – Obstructing Governmental Operations

JT Aaron Bulger – Domestic Violence 3rd, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Bryan Keith Deatherage – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Vivian Brooke Drescher – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ke’vontae Markez Harris – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Sarah Jolana Mullins – Promote Prison Contraband 2nd

Danielle Latrice Smith – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sha’queda Janise Stroud – Attempted Domestic Violence 2nd

Quantez Kenyon Turner – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm

Arkell Hyshun Walker – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wesley Robert Walker – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

June 26, 2026

Child Found Alone in Unsafe Living Conditions; Mother Arrested

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 600 block of South Lena Street to investigate a report of suspected child neglect.

The investigation began after apartment maintenance personnel responded to a unit following reports of water leaking from the apartment. While attempting to locate the source of the leak, maintenance staff discovered a young child alone inside the two-story apartment.

Officers determined that the child, who is younger than 12 years old, was alone without adult supervision. The child was wearing only a shirt, and upon further investigation the apartment was determined to be in extremely unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. There was no food available in the residence, and the child’s sleeping area did not meet minimal acceptable living standards. It was also learned that the child is non-verbal and has intellectual developmental disabilities, requiring a heightened level of care and supervision.

The investigation revealed that the child’s mother had left the residence the previous evening and had traveled to engage in prostitution for financial gain. The mother was identified as Nykera Latrese Rich (27) of Dothan. Investigators contacted Rich, who was out of town at the time of the initial investigation. Rich returned to Dothan several hours later and turned herself in to the Dothan Police Department.

Dothan Police Department worked alongside the Houston County Department of Human Resources (DHR). Once the facts of the case were learned, DHR took custody of the child present along with a sibling who was not present at the time of this incident. Rich was charged with one count of Torture/Willful Abuse of a Child. Her bond was set at $15,000.

-Chief William E. Benny