Dothan Police Department

February 25, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-24-2026

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

William Matthew Arthur -Public Intoxication

Andrew Justin Cline – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm

Sabra Janene Curt – Chemical Endangerment x2

Emmanuel Elijah Fluellen Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Margaret La’Keshia Jewell – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Kemita Latish Porter – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Robert Lewis Sampson – Interference with a Domestic Violence Emergency Call

Christopher Watford – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Lorenzo Anthony Whatley – Leaving the Scene of an Accident

February 24, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-23-2026

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

Eric Daniel Allen – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brittany Brianna Bradshaw – Theft of Property 3rd

Anthony Dwayne Curry – Domestic Violence 3rd

Hakeem Rayshon Saadiq Debose – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Sherona Jenetha Dunlap – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Zechariah Quantrill Jones – Assault 1st x2, Assault 2nd

Alicia Natasha Faithe Owens – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Victoria Shanease Russell – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Kendrich Ramone Singleton – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

February 23, 2026

Shooting in Dothan Lands One in Jail

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 22, 2026, at around 10:30 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Fountain Street for a firearm assault. Officers found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand, which was non-life threatening. The scene was secure and investigators called to the scene.

According to the investigation, the suspect, identified as Zechariah Quantrill Jones (18) of Dothan, was arguing with other individuals on scene while in possession of a firearm. Jones assaulted one person by striking them with the firearm during the argument. Others attempted to step in when Jones discharged a round that struck the victim in the hand. Jones was located on scene and taken into custody.

Jones was arrested and charged with one count of Assault 1^st degree, one count of Assault 2^nd degree, and one count of Attempted Assault 1^st degree.

Zechariah Quantrill Jones (18) of Dothan- Assault 1st degree, Assault 2nd degree, and Attempted Assault 1st degree.

February 23, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-20-2026 through 02-22-2026

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

Lindsay Victoria Bolt – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Zedrick L Faulk – Domestic Violence 3rd, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Resisting Arrest

Desmi Martinez Flowers – Possession of Marijuana 1st, Assault Domestic Violence – Strangulation or Suffocation

Choyce Aareon Ford – Discharging Firearm Into Unoccupied Building

Olivia Yolanda Jackson – Chemical Endangerment

Freddie Christopher McCree III – Assault 3rd

Christopher Paul Shirah – Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Troy Scott Strickland – Domestic Violence 3rd

Gwennay Nacheal Turks – Chemical Endangerment x5

Lorenzo Anthony Whatley – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Gracie Mae Wright – Assault with Bodily Fluids, Theft of Property 4th

Donald Edward Brown – Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Gentryus Lamand Gibbs – Obstructing Governmental Operations, Public Intoxication

Tristen Blayne Hall – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Lacy Jerome Martin – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Larry Lee Rickard – Domestic Violence 3rd x2

Yazmine Champarne Rogers – Domestic Violence 3rd, Attempted to Elude a Police Officer

Derick Lakim Williams – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Keedrein Vandell Woods – Failure of Adult Sex Offender to Register with Local Law Enforcement x2

Brandon Lee Andrews – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Dashun Kanyahrri Chambers – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Robert Ryan Gibbs – Driving Under the Influence (Controlled Substances)

Devan Kentrel Johnson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Vincent Jamar McMiller – Hold for Other Agency

Roman Damon Rhodes – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Gene Terry Terry Jr – Assault-Domestic Violence – Strangulation or Suffocation

Ernest Tyrone Tyson Jr – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 20, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-19-2026

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

Chelley Suzanne Barber – Chemical Endangerment X2

Tonya Kaye Glanton – Worthington – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Shaquira Shadre Handford – Harassment X2

Houston Louis Lindsay – Drug Trafficking

Isaih Coderaus Thornton – Theft of Property 1st, Theft of Property 4th

Quinn Ann Young – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

February 19, 2026

Man Arrested on Separate Shooting Incidents in Dothan

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 18, 2026, an investigator following leads on shooting incidents in Dothan spotted a suspect he knew was wanted for those shootings in the 600 block of North Lena Street. The investigator recognized the suspect, Romello Tajeh Cox (20) of Dothan, as a suspect from previous shooting. The investigator called for backup, and the residence was surrounded. After commands for those in the apartment to come out, Cox and another individual exited the residence. There was information obtained that there were more people inside the apartment with access to firearms.

The Special Response Team was activated while a search warrant was obtained for the apartment. During execution of the search warrant, SRT operators verified there were no other occupants in the apartment. Two firearms were located during the search. One firearm was confirmed stolen.

Cox was previously wanted for a shooting into an occupied dwelling that occurred on February 12^th in the 1000 block of Lake Street near Martin Homes. Shots were fired at a victim that struck that apartment and another apartment in the complex. The other apartment that was struck was occupied by a female and a small child at the time of the shooting. Cox was charged with two counts of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling and one count of Attempted Assault 1^st degree relating to that shooting.

Information was also developed that Cox was responsible for a separate shooting involving the same victim on February 16^th in the 800 block of East Selma Street. Cox, having seen the victim in a vehicle, fired shots at the vehicle striking that vehicle as well as two other vehicles. Gunfire also struck two unoccupied houses. Cox was also charged with three counts of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle and two counts of Shooting into an Unoccupied Dwelling in relation to that shooting.

The other occupant of the apartment was charged with a crime in relation to the stolen firearm. The suspect, Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith (21) of Dothan, was charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property 2^nd degree.

Dangerous acts involving firearms are unacceptable in the City of Dothan. If you use a gun in commission of a violent crime you can expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Dothan Police Department will advocate for vigorous prosecution of these individuals in cooperation with the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. More charges are possible as investigations continue.

-Chief William E. Benny

Romello Tajeh Cox (20) of Dothan- Two counts Shooting into Occupied Dwelling, Two counts Shooting into Occupied Vehicle, Three counts Shooting into Unoccupied Dwelling, and one count Attempted Assault 1st, No bond.

Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith (21) of Dothan- Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

February 19, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 2-18-2026

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

Kahlesha Mesha Cooper-Smith – Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

Romello Tajeh Cox – Discharging Firearm Into Occupied Building, Theft of Property 2nd, Discharging Firearm Into Occupied Vehicle

Nolan J’munt Cummings – Theft of Property 3rd

Landon Brooks Downing – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jeremiah Omarion Lockhart – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Niah Breane Rodman – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Kalie Raegan Shadwell – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tyrone Delarance Washington – Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card x7, Destruction/Desecration of a Burial Ground

Alton Porter Williams – Domestic Violence 3rd, Interference With A Domestic Violence Emergency Call

February 18, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-17-2026

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

Charles Warren Brady – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Charles Edward Brown – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Theron Joseph Fondren – Public Intoxication

Mark Cameron Foster – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brent Michael Jordan – Domestic Violence 3rd, Resisting Arrest

Travis Lamar Means Jr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Andy Lee Ross – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Malcolm Lamar Shipman – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Rusty Roland Wyatt – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

February 17, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 02-13-2026 through 02-16-2026

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

Jawanda Monique Dale – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Katrone Antoinette Dunlap – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2

Randy Edward Henderson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Cleo Ray Lott – Arrest of Fugitive from Justice

Bradley Frank Powell – Domestic Violence 3rd

Thomas Lynn Pruitt – Assault – Domestic Violence – Strangulation/Suffocation, Interference with a Domestic Violence Call

Restious Montez Reynolds – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Wayne Thornton – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James Alter Bighem Jr – Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct

Jakaobe Mark Danzy – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Theodora Brooke Dennis – Making False Report to Law Enforcement Authority

Michael Ray Evans – Violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order

Joseph Jerome Johnson – Public Intoxication

Noemi Rivera Robles – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Heather Dawn Smith – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Johnathan Tyler Smith – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Kendarius Dashon Garlington – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st

Bethanne Roberts – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Amy Regina Baker – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Cody Hugh Blankenship – Giving False Identification to Law Enforcement Officer

Winston Hill Chambers – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Robert Dent – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Christian Jordan Hall – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Candyce Gay Noyes – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Richard Lowell Outlaw -Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Billy Junior Reese – Failure of Adult Sex Offender to Register with Local Law Enforcement x6

Sierra Brooke Sasser – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Elizabeth Clyburn Terry – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Jeffrey Lee Dozier – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

February 12, 2026

Update: Man Suffers Gunshot Wound on Saddlewood Trail

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 11, 2026, around 2:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 2100 block of Saddlewood Trail. Officers responded and found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately set a perimeter, called investigators, and a police K-9 to attempt to track a potential suspect. According to the victim, he heard a noise that may have come from the front bedroom. When the victim walked into the room, there was a subject standing in the room. The victim made attempts to get the subject out of the residence and was shot in the process. The suspect then fled the residence. According to the victim, the suspect appeared to be someone he knew.

Officers and investigators immediately attempted to locate this person for questioning. Within 2 hours of the crime, this person of interest was located and taken to the Dothan Police Department for questioning by investigators. The subject was able to provide an alibi that was quickly verified by investigators, and he was no longer considered a suspect. Investigators are continuing to follow leads to bring a resolution to the case. Based on the interaction between the victim and suspect, law enforcement assessment, and other factors, we do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.

Even though there may not be much activity observed by the public, the Dothan Police Department diligently works to develop leads and solve every case we get. Much of the investigative work is done behind the scenes and below the surface of what many can see. With those investigative efforts, there is communication with the victims of the case. However, certain aspects of the investigation and certain investigative techniques would compromise investigations, if revealed. We are committed to the safety of every community and will follow all investigative leads to bring every case to a close. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the area and have surveillance cameras during the hours of 12:00 am and 2:00 am, please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632. You can also submit those videos at https://dothanpdal.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/0126002973 or by using the QR code below. We will update the public when there are further developments.

-Chief William E. Benny