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Mugshots of the Day 07-14-2026
Arrest Made in Hutchins Street Murder on July 4th
(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, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition.
The victim has been identified as Ja’Marion Rashawn Snell, 18, of Dothan. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Snell succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
On July 14, 2026, Avaughn Ahmad Brown (18) of Montgomery was taken into custody in Montgomery by Dothan Police Investigators along with Task Force Members from the United States Marshal Service Gulf Coast Regional Violent Fugitive Task Force. Brown was arrested and charged with Murder for the July 4th shooting of Ja’Marion Snell. Brown will be transported back to Dothan and be booked into the Houston County Jail. Brown will be held without bond. Brown was on bond for Attempted Assault 1st degree for a shooting in March.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. More arrests are possible as the investigation continues. Detectives continue to actively pursue all investigative leads, conduct interviews, and analyze evidence to identify those responsible. The Dothan Police Department remains committed to bringing those responsible to justice and providing answers to Mr. Snell’s family.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000 or provide information anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
-Chief William E. Benny
Two Arrested on Forgery Charges After Paying for Pizza with Counterfeit Money
On July 13, 2026, at about 9:40 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to a forgery call at a motel in the 2900 block of Ross Clark Circle. According to the person reporting, two people ordered a pizza from their business. When the pizza was delivered, the male subject used a $50 bill to pay for the pizza. When the delivery driver returned to the store, it was realized the money was counterfeit. The driver returned to the motel and made contact with the two people in a different room from the one given on the order.
Officers were called and responded. Officers made contact with the suspects, identified as Amber Sparks (43) and Gregory Speckert (38). Officers noticed forgery equipment in the room through an open door, and investigators were called to the scene. A search warrant was executed on the room where officers found multiple forged US currency, electronic devices used to make forged currency, identifying documents that had been forged, drug paraphernalia, and methamphetamine.
Sparks was charged with Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Possession of a Forgery Device, Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sparks was booked into the Houston County Jail with bonds totaling $101,000.
Speckert was charged with Possession of a Forgery Device, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Speckert was booked into the Houston County Jail with bonds totaling $61,000.
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UPDATED: Additional Suspect Now Arrested Following Wiregrass Commons Mall Shooting
(DOTHAN, Ala.) The Dothan Police Department has now arrested an additional individual following an extensive investigation into a shooting that occurred at Wiregrass Commons Mall, located at 900 Commons Drive, on Friday, July 3, 2026.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 3, multiple calls were received reporting gunfire at the mall. Officers from the Dothan Police Department, along with Houston County Sherriff’s Department and ALEA Troopers, responded immediately and conducted a systematic search of the property to locate victims, suspects, witnesses, and evidence.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. However, the mall building and two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire.
Investigators with the Dothan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, VICE/GUN Unit, and Crime Scene Unit immediately began processing the scene, collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses. Through their investigation, detectives determined the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups outside the mall that escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
As the investigation progressed, investigators identified the individuals believed to be responsible and obtained search warrants for residences in the 1900 block of Honeysuckle Road in Dothan and the 400 block of Beaver Run Circle in Headland.
During the execution of those search warrants, investigators recovered multiple firearms along with additional evidence connected to the shooting. The following individuals were taken into custody late Wednesday night, July 8, 2026, and are currently being held without bond:
- Zakyih Ty’Juan Vickers, 18, of Dothan
- Alfonso Collins Adams Jr., 19, of Headland
- E’Quaviaun Demonte Horne, 18, of Dothan
UPDATE:
An additional suspect, Tyzarious Dashawn Carroll, (20), of Dothan has now been charged with the same four charges as the previous three suspects. Carroll was booked into the Houston County Jail late Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2026, around 2:30 p.m. after being taken into custody in the 1600 block of South Alice Street in Dothan. He was no bond.
Each has been charged with:
- One (1) count of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building
- Two (2) counts of Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle
- One (1) count of Attempted Assault, First Degree
The investigation remains active, and additional arrests are possible.
The swift identification and arrest of those responsible is the direct result of the relentless work of our patrol officers, investigators, crime scene personnel, and specialized units. Acts of violence that place innocent members of our community at risk will not be tolerated. We remain committed to aggressively investigating violent crime, holding offenders accountable, and continuing our efforts to make Dothan a safer community.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Dothan Police Department to Increase Enforcement of Existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Dothan Police Department to Increase Enforcement of Existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
The Dothan Police Department will be increasing enforcement of the City of Dothan’s existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce juvenile crime, protect young people from becoming victims of crime, and improve public safety throughout our community.
The juvenile curfew ordinance has been in effect for many years. This initiative reflects an increased emphasis on enforcing an existing city ordinance as part of the department’s overall crime reduction strategy.
Unless one of the exceptions provided in the ordinance applies, juveniles 17 years of age and younger may not be in public places during the following hours:
Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday: Midnight to 6:00 a.m.
The ordinance contains several exceptions, including juveniles who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, traveling to or from employment, school, religious, or other authorized activities, or otherwise engaged in conduct specifically permitted by the ordinance.
When officers encounter a juvenile during curfew hours, they will investigate to determine whether an exception applies. If no lawful exception exists, officers will take the action authorized by the ordinance, including taking the juvenile into protective custody when appropriate, while contacting the juvenile’s parent or legal guardian.
As required by the ordinance, a first violation will result in a warning being issued to the parent or legal guardian.
This warning serves as formal notice that any subsequent curfew violation may result in the parent or legal guardian being summoned to Dothan Municipal Court. Upon conviction, penalties may include a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, as authorized by law. In addition, repeat violations may result in the juvenile being referred to the appropriate juvenile authorities for further action.
Parents and legal guardians play an important role in ensuring juveniles comply with the City’s curfew ordinance. We encourage families to discuss the curfew with their children, know where they are during late night hours, and help them make safe, responsible decisions.
The purpose of this enforcement initiative is prevention, not punishment. By reducing late night juvenile activity, the department hopes to decrease opportunities for crime, improve public safety, and help keep young people from becoming victims or offenders. The Dothan Police Department will continue to work with parents, schools, and community partners to build a safer community for everyone.
For additional information regarding the City of Dothan Juvenile Curfew Ordinance, please contact the Dothan Police Department Special Investigation Unit at (334) 615-3632.
“Our goal is not to punish young people or parents. Our goal is to keep juveniles safe, reduce opportunities for crime, and ensure our officers can intervene before someone becomes a victim or makes a life changing decision. This ordinance is one more tool that helps us accomplish that mission.” — Chief Will Benny
Three Arrested Following Wiregrass Commons Mall Shooting Investigation
(DOTHAN, Ala.) The Dothan Police Department has arrested three individuals following an extensive investigation into a shooting that occurred at Wiregrass Commons Mall, located at 900 Commons Drive, on Friday, July 3, 2026.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 3, multiple calls were received reporting gunfire at the mall. Officers from the Dothan Police Department, along with Houston County Sherriff’s Department and ALEA Troopers, responded immediately and conducted a systematic search of the property to locate victims, suspects, witnesses, and evidence.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. However, the mall building and two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire.
Investigators with the Dothan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, VICE/GUN Unit, and Crime Scene Unit immediately began processing the scene, collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses. Through their investigation, detectives determined the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups outside the mall that escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
As the investigation progressed, investigators identified the individuals believed to be responsible and obtained search warrants for residences in the 1900 block of Honeysuckle Road in Dothan and the 400 block of Beaver Run Circle in Headland.
During the execution of those search warrants, investigators recovered multiple firearms along with additional evidence connected to the shooting. The following individuals were taken into custody and are currently being held without bond:
- Zakyih Ty’Juan Vickers, 18, of Dothan
- Alfonso Collins Adams Jr., 19, of Headland
- E’Quaviaun Demonte Horne, 18, of Dothan
Each has been charged with:
- One (1) count of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building
- Two (2) counts of Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle
- One (1) count of Attempted Assault, First Degree
The investigation remains active, and additional arrests are possible.
The swift identification and arrest of those responsible is the direct result of the relentless work of our patrol officers, investigators, crime scene personnel, and specialized units. Acts of violence that place innocent members of our community at risk will not be tolerated. We remain committed to aggressively investigating violent crime, holding offenders accountable, and continuing our efforts to make Dothan a safer community.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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