Dothan Police Department

October 10, 2025

Police Act Quickly When Threats Target School; Juvenile Arrested

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 9, 2025, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats made on social media targeting a Dothan City School. An individual made threats to commit a targeted act of violence against Dothan High School the following Monday (October 13^th). Criminal investigators immediately began working on the case. The person who made the threat was identified as a student at the school.

Once the student was identified, contact was made with the student as well as forensic analysis of their social media accounts. As a result of the investigation, the juvenile was arrested for Making Terrorist Threats 2^nd degree and placed in the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center. Due to the juvenile’s age, no further information can be released. Dothan City Schools will follow up with discipline according to their student code of conduct.

The Dothan Police Department takes all threats serious, especially those made towards a school. We will not allow anyone to terrorize our students, faculty, staff, or parents by making ill-advised statements indicating threats of violence. We are thankful to the individuals that shared this information with us so we could act. The strongest deterrent to violence and crime is a community willing to take a strong stand against it in partnership with the police.

-Chief William E. Benny

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October 10, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-09-2025

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

Aqueelah Ali Borders – Criminal Trespassing 3rd

Brooke Ashly Hamler – Domestic Violence 2nd

Victor Levar Ingram – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2

Mamie Lee – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jaquan Nike Tatrez Tripp – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Graylin Trimayee White – Making False Report to Law Enforcement Agency

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-08-2025

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

Lamario Kalani Quentel Dubose – Criminal Trespass 3rd, Criminal Mischief 3rd

Samuel Elijah Money – Domestic Violence 3rd

Driving Under the Influence (Controlled Substance)

Michael Antrion Snell – Assault Domestic Violence -Strangulation/ Suffocation

October 8, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-07-2025

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

Douglas Boyer -Possession of Burglar’s Tools

Dawayne Curry – Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance

Kerry Jermaine Lee – Attempting to Elude, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Jonathan Palmer – Domestic Violence 2nd, Interference with a Domestic Violence Emergency Call

Michael Darvous Pickett – Impersonating a Peace Officer

David James Register – Indecent Exposure

Ina Morine Smith – Theft of Services 3rd

Hannah K. Sonderman – Public Intoxication

October 7, 2025

Man Arrested for Impersonating Police After Concerned Citizen Calls Police

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 7, 2025 at about 9:30 am, Dothan Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Fifth Avenue for a suspicious person call. The caller told dispatchers a man come to the door and claimed to be a Dothan Police Officer. The citizen asked for identification to verify the man was with Dothan Police. The man never showed identification and eventually left the property. The citizen, concerned about the interaction, called the Dothan Police Department to inquire if an officer really was at her residence.

As officers arrived in the area, the suspect, identified as Michael Darvous Pickett (23) of Dothan, was found in the area and positively identified as the person posing as a Dothan Police Officer. After questioning, Pickett admitted to saying he was a Dothan Police Officer more than once. It is unlawful for anyone to impersonate any law enforcement officer and perform an act in that capacity. Pickett was arrested and charged with one felony count of Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer. Pickett was placed in the Houston County Jail.

People who impersonate law enforcement is especially concerning for citizens in our community. We encourage citizens to ask for identification and verify the identity of plain clothes officers. Officers will confirm their identity through showing a badge or credentials. If you are still suspicious, you can call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 to verify employment. We are grateful for the citizen who showed great situational awareness during this incident.

-Chief William E. Benny

Michael Darvous Pickett (23) of Dothan- Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-06-2025

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

Samuel Tadio Gomez – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Ontonieo Charles Sistrunk II – Domestic Violence 3rd

Rocky Apollo Creed Williams – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

October 6, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-03-2025 thru 10-05-2025

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

Wesley Lincoln Allen – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Matthew Joseph Howard – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Tjuana Lemons – Tampering with Physical Evidence

Takeria Latrece Sharp – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Robert Cornelius Smith – Disorderly Conduct

Kenneth Earl Johnson Turner – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Michael Tyrone Blackmon – Public Intoxication

Shirley Parrish Butler – Discharging Fire Into Occupied Building

Hazel Lynn Carson – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Resisting Arrest

Rayshawn Albert Oliver Coleman – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Calvin Blake Green – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Debra Ann Holmes – Criminal Trespass 3rd

James Edward Lett – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Tonya Dawn King – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ashton Jameel Miller – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Gregory Hernando Parrish – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Terry Vondale Reynolds – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Latedrus Rhodes – Criminal Trespassing 3rd

Catherine Frances Uda – Domestic Violence 3rd

Channise Williams – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Martavous Ladarian Byrd – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Retail Theft 3rd

Jazzmund Deonte Cunningham – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Samaj Ty’Varian Head – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Mary Katherine Ivey – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Kellen Ann Jackson – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2

Devin Lashawn Locklear – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Shikeara Neacole Potter – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Adrian Keith Thomas – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Wayne Tillery – Assault-Domestic Violence – Strangulation or Suffociation

October 3, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-02-2025

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

Steven Joshua Dinkle – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Derius Requan Griffin – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

October 1, 2025

Dothan Man Charged with Manslaughter-Fentanyl for September 20th Death

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 20, 2025, just before 3:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to the intersection of West Powell Street and North Herring Street for reports of a suspicious vehicle. The person reporting told dispatchers a silver passenger car was sitting at the intersection for over 30 minutes without moving. When officers arrived, they found a male unresponsive in the driver’s seat. Officers noticed the victim was not breathing and started life saving treatment, including Narcan. After a period of time, the victim, identified as Joel William Nicholson (41) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators began to collect evidence in the event Nicholson’s death was determined to not be natural.

On October 1, 2025, investigators received a preliminary autopsy result that Nicholson’s cause of death was the result of fentanyl. Investigators were able to find the person who supplied Nicholson with the fentanyl. Also on October 1^st, criminal investigators along with narcotics investigators executed a search warrant on the suspect’s residence in the 400 block of Pine Hills Drive. The suspect, identified as Vikthor Shean Roman (39), was taken into custody. Investigators located various pills and drug paraphernalia in the residence during the search.

Roman was taken to the Dothan Police Department where he admitted to supplying Nicholson with the fentanyl. Roman was charged with Manslaughter-Fentanyl for supplying fentanyl and it being the proximate cause of Nicholson’s death. Roman was taken to the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond.

Fentanyl is a dangerous substance that affects the lives of many in our community. Those who are possessing and/or distributing this dangerous substance in our community will be found, will be arrested, and will be prosecuted to the fullest allowed by law. We take our responsibility seriously to get these dangerous drugs off the street to protect our community. Our thoughts are with Nicholson’s family and friends as they continue to grieve. Additional charges are possible.

-Chief William E. Benny

Vikthor Shean Roman (39) of Dothan- Manslaughter-Fentanyl, No bond

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September 24, 2025

Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on South Park Avenue

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 24, 2025, just after 1:00 am, Dothan Police officers responded to the 1200 block of South Park Avenue for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. When they arrived, officers found the female victim in the roadway. The victim, identified as Fatimah Ali Borders (45) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the preliminary investigation, a SUV was driving on South Park Avenue when Borders entered the roadway. Borders was struck by the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stopped their vehicle and remained on scene until police arrived. The driver fully cooperated with the investigation. No further information is available as this is an ongoing investigation. No charges are expected at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Fatimah Borders as they grieve in this difficult time.

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