Dothan Police Department

October 23, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-22-2026

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

Stephanie Ja’Niya Hankerson – Theft of Property 1st

Alexis Shuntell Richards – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Benjamin Malcom Tillman – Interference with a Domestic Violence Emergency Call, Domestic Violence 3rd X2

Dakotah Michael Oliver – Domestic Violence 2nd

Dexkeiyon Thiadese Parks – Assault 1st X2

Donald Edward Hill – Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Jalan Juann Griffin – Possession of a Controlled Substance

Paris Lachney Taylor – Theft of Property 1st

Rashad Sharod Mcleod – Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 Years Old X2

Shedrick Lamar Mosley – Possession of a Controlled Substance

October 22, 2026

Dothan Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Two People

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 16, 2026, the Dothan Police Department was called to an address in the 100 block of Jimmie Lane for a shots fired call. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the victims, a 17-year-old juvenile and a 21-year-old. According to the victims, the suspect, identified as Samuel Avery Cook (33) of Dothan, confronted them claiming they were driving too fast down Jimmie Lane. Cook began assaulting the 17-year-old during the confrontation.

Cook was separated from the victims but returned with a firearm. Cook made statements he was going to “kill several people” and began shooting at the victims. The victims were able to hide behind a vehicle that sustained damage from the bullets. It was discovered Cook was the suspect in a criminal mischief that occurred six days prior after Cook was fired from his job. Cook, who had a vehicle belonging to the company, made threats to an employee about recovering the vehicle after his termination. Cook damaged the vehicle and hid the vehicle in a field near his residence. Further reports indicated Cook had been acting erratically with escalating behavior prior to the shooting.

Cook has been charged with two counts of Attempted Murder for shooting at the two victims and one count of Criminal Mischief 1^st degree for the damage of his former employer’s vehicle. Cook was booked into the Dale County Jail and is being held without bond.

-Chief William E. Benny

Samuel Avery Cook (33) of Dothan- Two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Criminal Mischief 1st degree, no bond

October 22, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-21-2026

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

Samuel Avery Cook – Discharging Firearm into unoccupied vehicle

Benjamin Malcom Tillman – Domestic Violence 3rd, Interference with a Domestic Violence Call, Failure of Adult Sex Offender to Register with Local Law Enforcement

Jerry Denorise Williams – Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence

October 21, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-20-2026

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

Cory Christopher Chirico – Public Intoxication

William Earl Crapps, Jr. – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

LaRay Jacquan Faulk – Attempting to Elude, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Montrez Freeman – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Micheal Jerome Gilmore – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

John David Hawkins – Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Elovist Jashy Hurdle – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Cedarius Oshawn Taylor – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

October 20, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-19-2026

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

Arron Jabar Andrews – Drug Trafficking, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Taqueriana Dazsia Baker – Public Intoxication

David John Bradshaw – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Samuel Avery Cook – Criminal Mischief 1st

Steven Frederick Jones – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Hunter Kevin Lee Roberts – Violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order

Darren Marice Walker, Jr. – Criminal Trespass 3rd

October 19, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-16-2026 through 10-18-2026

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

Octavious Ramon Bennett – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Melissa Eleen Brantley – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Kendrell Kuamayne Carter – Domestic Violence 3rd

Rashaud Damon Carter – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Danielle Latrice Smith – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James Denear Smith – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Samuel Avery Cook – Domestic Violence 3rd, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd

Joseph David Francks – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Manice Guillaume, Jr. – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Steven Bernard Henderson – Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity

Cynthia Louise Jackson – Domestic Violence 2nd

Quinton Cornell Jackson – Disorderly Conduct

Shayla Moneake Kelly – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Antonio Rendez May – Public Intoxication, Attempting to Elude

Demetria Lashelle Moody – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Ivan Esahut Olivos Rodriguez – Unlawful Breaking & Entering a Vehicle, Aggravated Stalking

David Jerome Stringfellow – Resisting Arrest, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Tonya E. Vaught – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Kemone Jaquez White – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Steven Lavar Williams – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jadarius Leonte Anthony – Disorderly Conduct

Le’Tavon Marquez Baldwin – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm

Charlie Wayne Covington – Obstructing Governmental Operations

Joe Earnest Freeman – Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Attempting to Elude

Ryan Nathaniel Gilliand – Disorderly Conduct

James Shakur Griffin – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Gabriel Riley Henderson – Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Uriah Bannen Nicholson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Joseph H. Pscherer – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Jarvis Antwon Stephens – Distributing a Private Image

Shaquilla Rashon Stewart – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Thomas Bernard Swain, Jr. – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Michael Wayne Thornton – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Shellie Inez Watson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

October 16, 2026

Mugshots of the Day 10-15-2026

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

Zamaine Vaquess Henderson – Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

October 15, 2026

Early Morning Crash Claims Life of Dothan Man

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 15, 2026, just before 2:00 am, the Dothan Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle. Initial reports were that a vehicle crashed, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. Officers arrived on scene to find a male just off the roadway. The victim, identified as Charlie Lee Wright Jr. (36) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Dothan Police Department’s Crash Team was called to investigate. The preliminary investigation revealed Wright’s vehicle left the road briefly and lost control. Wright’s vehicle then overturned, which ejected Wright from the vehicle. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Charlie Wright Jr. as they go through this difficult time.

-Chief William E. Benny

October 15, 2026