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Three Men Charged with Wednesday Night Shooting

On October 20, 2021, Dothan Police Communications Center received a shots fired call in the 900 block of Mercury Drive.  At the time of the call, a Dothan Police Officer in the area heard the gunshots, responded to the area, and observed a silver passenger car fleeing the scene of the shooting.  The Officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and a short vehicle pursuit began.  During the pursuit, a passenger of the vehicle threw a firearm from the vehicle, which was recovered by other responding officers.  Criminal Investigators were called to the scene to begin the investigation.  It was discovered the residence on Mercury Drive and a vehicle had been struck by at least one bullet.

Once the vehicle was stopped in the 900 block of E. Selma Street, one of the vehicle’s four occupants ran from the vehicle.  The three remaining passengers were detained with the vehicle.  Officer located another firearm, a rifle style weapon, inside the vehicle.  Officers were able to connect shell casings from the scene to the firearms recovered as the same caliber weapons.  The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Di’Onandre Culver (18), Jaylen Aristidle (18) and Tyquan Ford (18).

After further investigation, Dothan Police Investigators were able to connect two of the three subjects, Culver and Aristidle, with a different shooting that occurred on October 8, 2021 in the 1700 block of Alexander Driver that left a 12 year old with a gunshot wound.  Investigators have charged all three with crimes connected to the shooting on Mercury.   The Dothan Police Department wants to thank those in the community who gave information on these cases.

Di’Onandre Mackell Culver (18) of Midland City was charged with one count of Attempted Assault 1st, one count of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle, and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Residence for the shooting on Mercury Drive.  Culver was also charged with one count of Assault 1st, two counts of Attempted Assault 1st, and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Residence for the incident on Alexander Drive.  Culver is being held without bond.

Di’Onandre Culver- Three counts Attempted Assault 1st, one count Assault 1st, two counts Shooting into Occupied Residence, and one count of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle

Jaylen Ney’Shaun Aristidle of Dothan was charged with one count of Attempted Assault 1st, one count of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle, and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Residence for the shooting on Mercury Drive.  Aristidle was also charged with one count of Assault 1st, two counts of Attempted Assault 1st, and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Residence for the incident on Alexander Drive.  Aristidle is being held without bond.

Jaylen Aristidle- Three counts Attempted Assault 1st, one count Assault 1st, two counts Shooting into Occupied Residence, and one count of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle

Tyquan Quasheem Jamil Ford of Dothan was charged with one count of Attempted Assault 1st, one count of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle, and one count of Shooting into an Occupied Residence for the shooting on Mercury Drive.  Ford is being held without bond.

Tyquan Ford- One count Receiving Stolen Property 2nd, one count Attempted Assault 1st, one count Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle, and one count Shooting into Occupied Residence
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Sunday Afternoon Shooting injures Three- Police Asking for Help From Community

On October 17, 2021, Dothan Patrol officers responded to a firearms assault in the 1000 block of Grant Street.  Officers located three individuals who had been wounded by gunfire, including a young juvenile who was playing in the yard.  The three individuals were transported to local hospitals and are in stable condition.  According to witnesses on scene, a dark, possibly black, four door passenger car occupied by at least two black males was involved in the shooting.

The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in this case.  If you heard, saw, or know anything about this case, please call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or you can remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 334-793-7000.  Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.  The Dothan Police Department will protect the identities of witnesses and victims who provide information.

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Dothan Man Killed in Friday Night Shooting

On October 1st, 2021, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Monroe Street for reports of a victim being shot.  Upon arrival, Officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim, identified as Imari Tyquan Glanton (22), was pronounced dead on the scene.  The investigation is ongoing.  If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 334-793-7000.  The Dothan Police Department is committed to protecting the identities of witnesses and victims.

Crimstoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading an arrest.

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Overnight Shooting in Dothan kills Ozark Man

On September 27, 2021, the Dothan Police Department responded to an apartment complex in the 400 block of West Inez Road in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, Dothan Patrol Officers and Dothan Fire Medics began life saving treatment on the victim who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The victim has been identified as Dantrell Kelly Lindor (23) of Ozark, AL.

Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Division are handling the investigation and are actively following leads.  If anyone has any information about this case, we ask they call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or anonymously call Crimestoppers at 334-793-7000.  The Dothan Police Department will stringently protect identities of witnesses who come forward.

Our condolences go out to the family of Mr. Lindor.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On September 21, 2021 Dothan Police performed a traffic stop at the intersection of Reeves St. and Grey Hodges Road. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 32 year old Travis Welks Miller of Box Springs, Georgia. There was also a female passenger in the vehicle, Kimberly Garrett of Anniston, Alabama.

During the course of the traffic stop approximately 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered inside the vehicle.

Travis Welks Miller was charged with one count of Drug Trafficking. His bond was set at $100,000.00

Kimberly Garret was charged with one count of Drug Trafficking. Her bond was set at $100,000.00.

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Dothan Police Make Large Drug Arrest

On September 23, 2021 officers with the Dothan Police Department came into contact with a white female and a white male at a local motel. They were identified as 39 year old April Sangster and 49 year old Freddie Cooley, both of Moultrie Georgia. During the course of an investigation they were found to be in possession of narcotics.

Investigators served a search warrant at the motel room and discovered nine pounds of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

April Sangster was charged with Drug Trafficking, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She has bonds totaling $758,100.00.

Freddie Cooley was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute. His bond was set at $7,500.00.

 

 

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GA Man Arrested for Attempted Murder and Robbery

On September 14, 2021, Dothan Police Officers responded to a gas station in the 1100 block of Ross Clark Circle for reports of a man with a firearm.  Before officers arrived on scene, reports were updated that shots had been fired and a vehicle had been stolen from the scene.  Investigators arrived on scene to begin the investigation.  According to victims and witnesses, the suspect, Steven Smalley (48) of Alto, GA, approached the victim, armed with a handgun, and demanding the victim’s vehicle.  When the victim refused, Smalley fired one round towards the victim but did not strike him.  Smalley was able to obtain the vehicle keys from the victim and drove off with the vehicle.

A BOLO was issued for the vehicle as investigators worked the crime scene.  Shortly after the BOLO was issued, Smalley was located on Ross Clark Circle driving towards the crime scene.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and took Smalley into custody.

Steven John Smalley (48) of Alto, GA was charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Robbery 1st degree and is being held without bail.

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Body from Huskey Road Identified

On August 11, 2021 at about 10:00 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Huskey Road for a person down call.  The 911 caller told police they had found what appeared to be a human body in a grassy area off the roadway.  Officers responded, confirmed the presence of a body, and secured the crime scene for further investigation.  Investigators from Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to start the death investigation.

After investigation, the victim has been identified and family members have been notified of her death.  The victim was identified by fingerprints as Dorothy Diane Sims (66) of Dothan.  The investigation into the events surrounding Ms. Sims’ death is still under investigation.  If anyone has any information about this incident or if anyone saw Ms. Sims on August 10 or 11, we are asking they contact Investigator M. Owens or Sergeant R. Hall at 334-615-3632, or they can remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 334-793-7000.

Our deepest condolences are with Ms. Sims’ family during this time.

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Monday Night Shooting of Two Women Leads to Arrest of Dothan Man

On July 12, 2021, the Dothan Police Department Communications Center was notified by a local hospital that two victims entered the emergency room.  Each victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and one victim in critical condition.  After interviews, police learned the shooting occurred at a residence in the 1000 block of Fountain Street and responded to the scene.  As the first officer arrived on scene, a man was detained exiting the residence who was in possession of a firearm, and he was taken into custody.  The man was identified as Joshua George.  There were several other individuals on the scene who witnessed the incident.

After interviews with witnesses on scene, investigators learned that the suspect, Joshua George, became involved in an altercation with a male family member at the residence on Fountain Street.  After the altercation escalated from verbal to physical, George left briefly but returned a short time later.  George, armed with a handgun, began firing his weapon in the residence.  The multiple gunshots struck both victims, who were transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.  One victim was treated and released from the hospital the same night.  The other victim received a gunshot wound to the upper torso and is in critical but stable condition.  George was arrested and charged in connection with the crime as the shooter.

Joshua Roshun George (21) of Dothan was charged with two counts of Assault 1st degree, one count of Attempted Assault 1st degree, and one count of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling with bonds totaling $105,000.

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Officers respond to a high number of fireworks calls

Over the July 4th weekend, Dothan Police officers responded to a high number of calls involving fireworks. Nearly 1 in 12 calls for service involved fireworks.

Many of these reports involved persons launching fireworks with intent to damage property or in a manner meant to injure persons.

Officers investigating fireworks complaints were targets of firework mortars intentionally fired at officers and their vehicles clearly intending to injure officers or damage their vehicles.

Use of fireworks inside of the city limits is both dangerous and illegal.

The video below contains a sample of calls and activity that officers faced over the weekend.

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