Dothan Police Department

October 2, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 10-01-2025

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

Antwon Marquese Brooks – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Destry Paul McDonald – Domestic Violence 3rd

Willie Charles Moore – Domestic Violence 3rd

Richard Stephen Morse – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

John Vasilis Ready – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

William Aston Sheffield – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Justin Cornelius Stanford – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Shariah Ary’ahn Taylor – Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

Skylor Wyatt Thames – Public Intoxication

Keheana Shantay Walker – Domestic Violence 3rd

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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October 1, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-30-2025

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

Antwan Raymond Anthony – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Resisting Arrest

Charles Raymond Dunlap – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Dakota Thunder Dupriest – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Willie Edward Franklin – Domestic Violence 3rd x3, Fugitive from Justice

Jezryan Mich Kacmarczyk – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Nicholas Wade Kidd – Hold for Other Agency

Brian Thomas Kirkpatrick – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Mason Andrew Liles – Receiving Stolen Property 3rd

Judith Ann Miller – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2

David Clay Rhem – Possession of Marijuana 1st

David Christopher Sanders – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

September 30, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-29-2025

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

Jamarcus Devonte Bright – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Demarlos Mentrel Davis – Failure of Adult Sex Offender to Register with Local Law Enforcement, Adult Sex Offender in Prohibited Residence Location

Demetrius Rondell Grace – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jewel Ann Lustre – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Caderrius Santiez Parker – Production of Pornography with Minors x4, Possession with Intent to Disseminate Child Pornography x10

Macajar Alexander Pugh – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

September 29, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-26-2025 through 09-28-2025

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

Keianna Monet Welch Davis – Domestic Violence 3rd

Eddie Frank Floyd – Domestic Violence 3rd

Richard Bryant Johnson – Torture/Willful Abuse of a Child

Jeffrey Wayne Sanders – Theft of Property 1st, Theft of Property 3rd

Earnest Oshawn Bryant – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

William Scott Chapman – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Willese Dashon Jackson – Disorderly Conduct

Bryant Owens – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Taiyanna Yakira Roberts Jackson – Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing the Peace, Resisting Arrest, Assault with Bodily Fluids

Christopher Dewayne Swain – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Alex Hayden Wheeler – Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle, Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card x4

Charles Nicholas Bos – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Daizha Renee Bryant – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Rachel Elaine Champion – Domestic Violence 3rd

Danny Antonio Coleman – Domestic Violence 3rd

Jayden Lewis Maddox – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Ernesto Alejandro Mendez – Domestic Violence 3rd

Carlos Dewayne Pittman – Domestic Violence 3rd

Hannah K. Sonderman – Public Intoxication

September 26, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-25-2025

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

Vivian Walker Jamison – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Joricus Tyrone Lane – Domestic Violence 3rd

Elvis Lewis Jr – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Public Intoxication

Jonathan Demond Morris – Public Intoxication

Caderrius Santiez Parker – Child Solicitation by Computer

Devonte Daniel Potter – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Dustin Charles Whitington – Domestic Violence 3rd

Kendal Lamont Woods – Domestic Violence 3rd

September 25, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-24-2025

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

Ezekiel Titus Herbig – Makin a Terrorist Threat 2nd Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Clinton Edward Hill – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Sharon Latoya Jones – Domestic Violence 3rd

Ronald Earl Knight – Driving Under the Influence Any Substance, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Demetria Lashelle Moody – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Xavier Labrel Poke – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

William Andrew Robinson – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Fredrick Lenoris Shaw – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender with Local Law Enforcement

September 24, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 09-23-2025

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

Jacob Ryan Burgess – Kidnapping-Interference with Custody

Tyrell Deshaun Floyd – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Joe Anthony Jenkins – Forgery 3rd, Theft of Property 4th

Travarious Dominik Lee – Attempting to Elude

Byron Carl Martin – Theft of Property 1st

Careem Rashawn Mason – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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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September 13, 2025

Dothan Police Arrest Suspect After Armed Robbery with Quick Response

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 12, 2025, just after 10:00 pm, the Dothan Communications Center received reports of an armed robbery in progress at a gas station in the 100 block of Ross Clark Circle. Officers immediately responded to the area. It was reported an individual wearing a hoodie style jacket, a mask, and socks on his hands had entered the business armed with what appeared to be a long gun and demanded money. After receiving the money from the clerk, the suspect was seen by another witness running from the business towards a wooded area. This witness was able to point responding officers, who were on scene within minutes, in the area where the suspect ran.

As K-9 officers were beginning to track, patrol supervisors had requested aerial support to aid in tracking the suspect. A helicopter, operated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in coordination with the Wiregrass Aerial Support Program (WASP), was in the air and on scene within minutes. An alert officer on the perimeter noticed a person coming out of the wood line. When the person was ordered to stop, he took off running away from the officer. Officers gave chase and, after the suspect fell into a ditch and got back up, he was taken into custody. The suspect dropped a bag that contained the exact amount of money taken in the robbery, which was also recovered by officers. When officers searched the area where the suspect came out of the wood line, officer found the socks, hoodie, and gun used in the robbery, which turned out to be a toy gun. The clothing worn by the suspect was also exactly what the suspect wore during the robbery.

The suspect was identified as Kevone Devontay Smith (24) of Dothan. Smith has been charged with one count of Robbery 1^st degree and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer. Robbing stores, toy gun or not, will not be tolerated in the City of Dothan. People who commit these types of dangerous crimes will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law. The quick response and professional investigation led to the capture of this suspect. Investigation into the methods used for the crime as well as other evidence may lead to additional charges. This is an ongoing investigation.

-Chief William E. Benny

Kevone Devontay Smith (24)- Robbery 1st degree and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement

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