Mugshots of the Day 10-07-2026

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

Mugshots of the Day 10-06-2026

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

Mugshots of the Day 10-5-2026

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

Mugshots of the Day 10-02-2026 through 10-04-2026

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

Mugshots of the Day 10-01-2026

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

Argument Between Two People Leads to Shooting; Suspect in Custody

On September 29, 2026, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 100 block of Third Avenue for a firearms assault.  Officers located the victim with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.  According to witnesses, the suspect, identified as Akron Jones (56) of Dothan, and the victim got into a verbal argument over a previous incident.  The altercation escalated and Jones pulled a firearm.  Jones fired at least two rounds with one striking the victim.  The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Jones was quickly taken into custody.  Jones was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.  Jones has been charged with one count of Assault 1st degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Jones was booked into the Houston County Jail.

Akron Jones (56) of Dothan- Assault 1st degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Mugshots of the Day 09-30-2026

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

Mugshots of the Day 09-29-2026

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

Man Charged After Shooting Himself; Lies to Police About Random Attack

DOTHAN, Ala. — On September 27, 2026, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Hodgesville Road regarding a male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the lower leg.

Officers arrived on scene and located the male, identified as Mitchell Dean Wilson Jr., 34, of Dothan. Wilson was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Wilson told officers that an unknown male had emerged from the wood line and began firing a handgun, striking him in the lower leg.

Criminal investigators responded to the scene and began an investigation.

During the investigation, investigators observed that the trajectory of Wilson’s gunshot wound did not match his reported story. The location and angle of the wound were inconsistent with Wilson’s account and indicated that the injury was either self-inflicted or occurred at close range.

Investigators continued the investigation and determined that Wilson had shot himself while improperly handling a firearm. The firearm was later recovered during the execution of a search warrant at a residence where Wilson was living.

Wilson eventually admitted that he had lied to investigators about the circumstances of the shooting because he had prior criminal convictions that prohibited him from legally possessing or handling a firearm.

Wilson remained at the hospital to receive treatment while the investigation continued.

Wilson has been charged with one count of False Reporting to Law Enforcement and one count of Certain Persons Forbidden to Carry a Firearm. He is currently being sought by the Dothan Police Department on active arrest warrants.

Anyone with information regarding Wilson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-793-0215 or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at P3TIPS.com.

Chief W. Benny

Mitchell Dean Wilson Jr. (34) of Dothan- Wanted for False Reporting to Law Enforcement and Certain Persons Forbidden to Carry a Firearm

Mugshots of the Day 09-28-2026

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

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