Dothan Police Department

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

Nykera Latrese Rich (27) of Dothan- Torture/Willful Abuse of a Child, $15,000 bond

June 26, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 06-25-2026

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

Billy Joe Benavidez – Domestic Violence 3rd

Eric Christopher Bowden – Public Intoxication, Domestic Violence 3rd

Hassan Cummings – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Keianna Monet Welch – Domestic Violence 3rd

Julius Alexander Faison – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Randy Griffin – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Fredrick Dewayne March – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Nykera Latrese Rich – Torture/Willful Abuse of a Child

Michael Lee Roberson – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Derrick Lamond Sorey – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Music Video Recording Goes Wrong; Teenager Shot

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 24, 2026, around 6:30 pm, the Dothan Communications Center received a call about a person shot inside a residence in the 400 block of Donna Drive. Officers rushed to the scene and found a teenager under the age of 18 suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency medical aid was rendered by officers on scene, and treatment was turned over to Dothan Fire medics upon their arrival. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The juvenile will be transferred to another hospital for further treatment. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

As investigators arrived on scene to collect evidence, it was discovered the victim and another teenager under the age of 18 were recording an amateur music video that involved a real, loaded firearm as a prop. During the recording, the suspect discharged a round from the firearm that struck the victim. The suspect then fled the scene after the shooting. The suspect was later found at apartments on South Ussery Street and taken into custody without incident.

The juvenile was charged as an adult with Assault 1^st degree and booked into jail. Due to Alabama law concerning juvenile privacy, no further information can be released.

-Chief William E. Benny

June 25, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 06-24-2026

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

James Daniel Baldwin – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Raymond Demetrius Blackmon – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Elijah Cruz – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Ziayre Cummings – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Sariah Daye Davis – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Blaze Daniel Farrell – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Jaquarious Jackson -Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Nickalist Mares Lang – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Montez Julian Major – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Amber Mechelle Richardson – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Amare Dwaine Robinson – Fraud – Identity Theft

Kasima Qayyoom Smith – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ciera Quornetta Wright – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Dothan Man Arrested for Trafficking in Fentanyl After Investigation

Narcotics investigators received information of an individual selling fentanyl from his residence on Blue Bird Dr as well as a residence on Ozark Street in Dothan from several different sources. The investigation progressed quickly, which led investigators to obtain search warrants related to the case. On June 22, 2026, Narcotics Investigators executed search warrants on the Blue Bird residence as well as the Ozark Street residence. During the searches, investigators located and seized 66 grams of powder fentanyl, approximately $14,000 in U.S. Currency and two handguns.

The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the individuals that gave information to help stop this individual from selling fentanyl in the City of Dothan. Our police department is more efficient when the community partners with us to reduce and eradicate crime. Thomas Tabriz Holston Jr (24) of Dothan was arrested for Drug Trafficking-Fentanyl and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. More charges are possible as the investigation is ongoing. Holston was booked into the Houston County Jail and is currently being held without bond.

-Chief William E. Benny