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Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Brantley Lloyd Tolleson (43) of Dothan for Domestic Violence 1^st degree and Attempted Murder after an incident in the 2000 block of Cecily Street in Dothan.  After being locked out of the residence by the victim, Tolleson forced entry into the residence by kicking the front door.  Tolleson pulled a handgun on the victim, pointed it at the victim, and pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was unaware the victim had unloaded the firearm before giving it to him to leave earlier.

On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Cecily Street for a domestic disturbance and burglary.  Officers encountered Tolleson and detained him.  During the investigation, officers discovered Tolleson and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation where the victim asked Tolleson to leave.  The victim provided Tolleson with his belongings, which included a handgun.  The victim, afraid that violence would occur, unloaded the firearm before giving it to Tolleson.  Once Tolleson was outside, the victim locked him out of the residence.

Tolleson then kicked open the door and looked to steal the victim’s keys so she could not leave.  While this was happening, the victim had already called 911.  During the burglary, Tolleson pulled out the firearm and pointed it at the victim.  Tolleson then pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was detained by police.  Once in custody, Tolleson made comments that showed he intended to kill the victim when he pulled the trigger.  Tolleson was charged with one count of Domestic Violence 1^st degree (Burglary 1^st degree) and one count of Attempted Murder.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.

On June 10, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Jeremie Michael Spencer (43) of Enterprise, AL for Domestic Violence 2^nd degree (stalking 1^st degree with relationship) and Electronic Stalking 1^st degree after an investigation into incidents between May 20, 2024 and May 28, 2024.  The victim and Spencer have a previous qualifying relationship under Alabama law.  Investigators found Spencer had made or sent threatening text messages and phone calls to the victim over 50 times during this eight-day period.  The victim found a tracking device on the vehicle after statements made during one of the phone calls.  Video surveillance from the area, obtained by investigators, showed Spencer placing the device on the vehicle days earlier.

The investigation started on May 29, 2024 when the victim reported being harassed by Spencer.  Spencer had sent several text messages containing threats and insults.  Spencer had also called to threaten violence against the victim several times over the previous eight-day period.  Investigators received enough information to obtain two felony warrants for Spencer’s arrest.  One warrant charged Spencer for Domestic Violence 2^nd degree involving stalking.  The second warrant charged Spencer with Electronic Stalking 1^st degree.  Spencer was arrested on June 10, 2024 and transported to the Houston County Jail. Spencer is being held without bond.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or the House of Ruth Dothan at 334-793-2232.