Mugshots of the Day 10/21/2024

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

Mugshots of the Day 10/18/2024 through 10/20/2024

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

News Release on Gunshot Victim from Rip Hewes Stadium

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 18, 2024, Dothan Police Officers working security for a high school football game at Rip Hewes Stadium were flagged down by a citizen who said a child had suffered a gunshot wound in a vehicle.  The vehicle was in the parking lot and officers responded to render emergency aid.  The juvenile had minor swelling on the head from being struck by the bullet.  The juvenile was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.  An investigation was immediately launched to find out where the bullet was fired from.

Police learned that shots were fired after an altercation occurred in the 400 block of Kornegay Street moments before the juvenile was struck with the bullet.  Officers responded to the area and located shell casings in the roadway.  Officers contacted residents of the house.  After the residence was secured, a search warrant was obtained to search for firearms and ammunition.  Investigators found a 9mm carbine and ammunition that matched those found in the roadway.  Two people were arrested for charges unrelated to the Rip Hewes shooting until forensic testing can be completed.

Due to the angle of the bullet entering the vehicle from the roof and the extent of the injuries to the victim believed to be from a low velocity bullet, investigators believe it is likely the bullet was fired in the air from Kornegay Street and landed where the victim was sitting.  Charges for the shooting are pending until testing can be done to match the firearm located with the bullet recovered from the scene.

Firing a bullet into the air is a careless and dangerous act that is against the law.  Offenders caught committing such an act will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

We offer our support and thoughts to the family involved in the senseless incident last night.

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Mugshots of the Day 10/17/2024

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

Mugshots of the Day 10/16/2024

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

Mugshots of the Day 10/15/2024

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

Mugshots of the Day 10/14/2024

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

Mugshots of the Day 10/11/2024 thru 10/13/2024

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

 

Dothan Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Virginia Drive

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 10, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was called to a person down in the 300 block of Virginia Drive.  When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a black male lying on the side of the road.  The victim was pronounced dead on scene and had been there a period of time before he was discovered around 6:00 am.  The victim has been identified as Fredrick Lamar Morris (37) of Dothan.

According to the preliminary investigation, Morris was last seen by a family member around midnight on September 9th.  Morris was driving northbound on Virginia Drive when his mini bike left the roadway and collided with a utility pole.  Morris was ejected from the vehicle and not wearing a helmet.  Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor in the crash.  The Dothan Police Department CRASH Team is in charge of the investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Morris’ family while they mourn the loss of a loved one.

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Juvenile Arrested for Making Threats to Dothan Prep Academy

(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators made contact with a student who allegedly made threats to commit acts of violence at Dothan Preparatory Academy.  Investigators, working since the day before, looked into the threat and identified the person who made the threat.  The suspect was identified as a juvenile student.  Investigators worked quickly to make contact with the suspect and, after investigating, arrested the juvenile for Making a Terrorist Threat 1st degree, which is a felony.  Due to juvenile privacy laws, no further information about the juvenile can be released.

In the evening hours of September 5, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats to commit violent acts at a Dothan City School posted on social media.  Investigators were notified and worked diligently to identify the source of the threat.  Until the source was identified, extra security was placed around the schools as a precaution this morning to deter violence.  As soon as the source was identified, investigators took the juvenile into custody to conduct interviews.  As a result of the investigation, the juvenile was charged with Making a Terrorist Threat 1st degree.   More arrests are possible, and this is still an ongoing investigation.

The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance in protecting children in our schools.  When threats are made, regardless of the intent, the Dothan Police Department always takes those situations seriously and will hold those who make threats accountable in accordance with State Law.  We appreciate those that knew of the threat who came forward to share their concerns with the Dothan Police Department.

Dothan City Schools will follow up and apply appropriate disciplinary action according to their Student Handbook.  Just as Dothan City Schools said in their release, the Dothan Police Department also encourages parents to talk with their children about the seriousness of threats and the importance of reporting suspicious activities or threats to a trusted adult or School Resource Officer.

Anyone who had information about threats to our schools can submit tips directly to the Dothan Police Department or through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP, 833-AL1-STOP, or at P3TIPS.com.

 

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