Dothan Police Department

June 30, 2025

Teen Defends Family Member from Domestic Violence: Shoots Offender

(DOTHAN, Ala.)

On June 30, 2025, just after 5:00 am, Dothan Police responded to reports of a person shot at an apartment in the 700 block of Alabama Avenue. When officers arrived, they started life-saving measures on the male with a gunshot wound. After a short period, it was determined the person who was shot was deceased. The person was identified as Johnny Oliver (28) of Dothan. A homicide investigation immediately began to determine the circumstances of the shooting.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Oliver was engaged in an assault on a person inside the apartment just prior to the shooting. As Oliver continued to assault a female in the apartment, the firearm, brought by Oliver, was obtained by a juvenile under the age of 18. After several demands by the juvenile to stop the assault, the juvenile fired a single round that struck Oliver in the upper torso. The explanation of the shooting was corroborated by both witnesses on scene as well as video surveillance.

After consultation with the Houston/Henry County District Attorney, Russ Goodman, the case will be forwarded to his office for review. Criminal charges are not expected at this time. The belief among investigators and the District Attorney’s Office was that the juvenile was acting in defense of a person, which is a legal defense allowed by law. The case will remain open until a final decision is made by the District Attorney’s Office.

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June 30, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-27-2025 through 06-29-2025

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

Makelle Johnny Blair – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Haley Marie Carr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Kristy Nicole Floyd McLendon – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Devon Emil Gooden – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Lynward Jermine Harvey, Jr – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Emmanuel Quentin Hooks – Public Intoxication

Ronda Lee Smith – Driving Under the Influence-Alcohol, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ja’mesia Ty’breia Williams – Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity, Domestic Violence 2nd

Bud Dale Blackwood Jr – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Mark Anthony Marsh – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Carry Brass Knuckles/Slingshot

Terrance Terrell Newman – Driving Under the Influence – Alchohol

Jamari Shakur Whitehead – Theft of Property 3rd x4, Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle, Possessing Stolen Property, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd

Sarah Ellen Burke – Driving Under the Influence – Controlled Substance

Gregory Bynum – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Martin Joyce Gilbreath – Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol

Deshanmon Sheree Jackson – Domestic Violence 3rd

Lynn Tucker Patterson – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Alexander Oneal Pugh – Domestic Violence 3rd

Rashon Jermez Smith – Arrest of Fugitive From Justice

June 27, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-26-2025

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

Gerald Edward Brzezinski – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Andrew Justin Cline – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James Edward Holton – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Ronnell Jamal Kimes – Public Intoxication

June 26, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-25-2025

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

Blaze Tristan Bowman – Domestic Violence 3rd

Devonte Lamarice Efurd – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Daniel Roy Ivey – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespass 3rd

Antonia Christopher King – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Haley Marie Polling – Domestic Violence 3rd

Tyreek Rashun Rogers – Obstructing Government Operations

Edward Charles Willis – Criminal Trespass 3rd

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Narcotics Operations Takes More Drugs, Including Fentanyl, Off the Streets

On June 24, 2025, the Dothan Police Department Narcotics Division with the assistance of the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of West Newton Street. This search warrant was granted due to an ongoing investigation into those possessing, distributing, and selling dangerous, illegal narcotics on the streets of the City of Dothan. During the search, investigators seized approximately 17 grams of Fentanyl laced pills, 22 grams of cocaine, 53 grams of methamphetamine and MDMA (Ecstasy), 1 ounce of marijuana, 1.5 ounces of an unknown substance, and various other items used for the distribution, abuse, and sale of narcotics. Investigators also seized three firearms, a stolen vehicle, and about $1,000 cash. One of the firearms was also reported stolen.

Javon Antonio James (33) of Dothan was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1^st degree, and Receiving Stolen Property 2^nd degree (firearm). More charges are possible for James. All narcotics will be analyzed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.

This seizure further demonstrates the Dothan Police Department’s commitment to getting these dangerous drugs off our streets. Those who are selling, possessing, or distributing these dangerous drugs will be held accountable to the fullest extent allowed by law.

-Chief William E. Benny

Guns and Narcotics seized during operation

Javon Antonio James (33) of Dothan- Trafficking-Fentanyl, Trafficking-Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st degree, and Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree.

June 25, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-24-2025

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

Aqueelah Ali Borders – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Starr Anne Bowman – Criminal Trespass 3rd

Crystal Renee Brown-Beal – Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity

Albert Carroll Jr- Domestic Violence 3rd

Dean Alexander Christian – Obstructing Government Operations, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Tiesha Tirell Corbitt – Domestic Violence 3rd

Javon Antonio James – Receiving Stolen Property 2nd, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Unlawful Possession Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance, Drug Trafficking

Gerald Sanchez Rivers – Theft of Property 1st, Attempting to Elude Police Officer

Christian Ja’Mad Rodgers – Attempting to Elude Police Officer

Paul Derrick Seymore – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Robert Cornelius Smith – Obstructing Government Operations

Casey Lyn Tomberlin – Possession of Forged Instrument x5, Fraud-Identity Theft

June 24, 2025

Two People Arrested for Manslaughter-Fentanyl After 32-Year-Old Woman Dies

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 20, 2025, around 4:30 pm, Dothan Police and Dothan Fire Department Paramedics responded to a medical call at a trailer park in the 2200 block of South Oates Street. According to the caller, the victim, identified as Torie Lynn Strickland (32) of Dothan, was unresponsive outside the mobile home. Dothan Police Officers immediately started life-saving measures when they arrived on scene, which included the administration of Narcan. Strickland was transported to a local hospital where she continued to receive treatment. Sadly, Strickland passed away in the hospital on June 23, 2025. Evidence on the scene led officers and investigators to determine it was likely a drug overdose. Strickland’s body will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy.

The joint investigation with Houston County Sheriff’s Office into Strickland’s death revealed that George Trierweiler (44) of Dothan and Mitchel Folds (32) of Dothan supplied Strickland with Fentanyl, which ultimately caused her death. Trierweiler and Folds have been charged with Manslaughter-Fentanyl and placed in the Houston County Jail.

The new law, which was signed by Governor Ivey in 2024, makes it a criminal offense to knowingly furnish a substance known to contain fentanyl to someone who dies as a proximate result of the use of the substance. The goal of the law was to hold those accountable for distributing this dangerous substance in our community. The possession and distribution of this dangerous drug will not be overlooked in the City of Dothan, and the Dothan Police Department will vigorously support prosecutions for those involved in possessing or dealing fentanyl. Our thoughts and prayers are with Strickland’s family and friends as they mourn this terrible tragedy.

Folds and Madalynn Mae Bean (33) of Dothan were also charged with Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance by the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force following a search of the residence. The Dothan Police Department thanks the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force Division B for their assistance in this investigation.

-Chief William E. Benny

George Lee Trierweiler (44) of Dothan- Manslaughter-Fentanyl

Mitchel Ryan Drew Folds (32) of Dothan- Manslaughter-Fentanyl and Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance

Madalynn Mae Bean (33) of Dothan- Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance

June 24, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-23-2025

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

Laura Jade Obryan – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

June 23, 2025

Mugshots of the Day 06-20-2025 through 06-22-2025

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

Dustin Hunter Fulford – Criminal Mischief 3rd, Hold for Other Agency

Terry Eugene Hanks – Public Intoxication

Ronnie Antwon Reeves – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 1st

Aniotanet Marie Smith – Public Intoxication

Timothy Lynn Carter – Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Terrance C. Childress – Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Nicole Dianne Couch – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Rodreaco Centrell Gray – Fugitive from Justice

Phillip Kevin Johnson – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

Kristy Michelle Jones – Driving Under the Influence

Ryshe Nikia Lee – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Robert Mitchell – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Alexsandra Shanee Shipmon – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Brandy Nicole Szczekot – Domestic Violence – 3rd

Jadarius Leonte Anthony – Public Intoxication

Ryan Allen Bell – Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Endangerment

Arthur Ray Hooks – Attempting to Elude, Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity

Shawana Maria Hope – Driving Under the Influence

Britany La’Shay James – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Aveon Jermaine Lee – Possession of Marijuana 1st, Attempting to Elude, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Brandon Anthony Lee – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Katie Jo Lewis – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Graham Pierce Morris – Public Intoxication

James Amar Woods -Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

June 17, 2025

Person Shot on East Spring Street; Suspect in Custody

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 17, 2025, just after 1:00 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 400 block of East Spring Street to reports of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim deceased from a single gunshot wound. Investigators immediately began forensically processing the scene and attempting to locate the suspect, who had fled the scene after the shooting. The victim was identified as Brittney Alise Henderson (39) of Dothan. The suspect, Vincent Phillips (22) of Dothan, has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder and being held without bond.

According to the preliminary investigation, Henderson was on her back porch when approached by the suspect, who only knew Henderson as a neighbor. There was a very brief interaction when the suspect drew a firearm and pointed it at Henderson. The suspect then fired one round killing Henderson. At this point, there are several avenues of investigation that need to take place. In the coming days, investigators will continue to pursue leads in determining the motivation for this terrible act of violence.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance and support during the early stages of this investigation. Investigators will work tirelessly to determine all the circumstances surrounding this crime. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brittney Henderson as they grieve this devastating loss. If anyone has any information that could help in this investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.

-Chief William E. Benny