Dothan Police Department

January 15, 2020

Woodham Road Murder Arrest Made

Investigators have arrested and charged 49 year old Marcus Hubbard, of Douglasville Georgia, with one count of Murder. This stems from the October 24, 2019 murder of 38 year old Rodney Caliste on Woodham Road. Hubbard was taken into custody leaving his residence in Douglasville Georgia. Investigators have spent most of this week working with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. Investigators are still conducting search warrants in the Douglasville area. Hubbard will be transported to the Douglas County Jail where he will face narcotics charges related to the search warrants there.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrest related to this case are possible. The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds, Douglas County CID, and the Douglas County Swat team for their assistance in this case.

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

January 10, 2020January 14, 2020

Police Make Arrest for Powell Street Murder

The Dothan Police Department has arrested Joseph Hall (34) of Dothan, for the murder of Andrew Jones that occurred in January of 2019. Police investigators have been working this murder tirelessly since January of last year. Mr. Hall has been in the investigator’s sights since the murder but they have not been able to crack the case. Through the course of the investigation, a big break occurred and allowed the pieces needed to get the arrest warrant and charge Mr. Hall. Because of his past and information received, The Dothan Police were assisted by The US Marshals with searching two houses in the 800 blk of Linden.

Early this morning, the Dothan Special Response Team (SRT) and the US Marshals simultaneously hit two separate houses on Linden Street. Dothan SRT used multiple flash-bang grenades to clear the residence. Once inside the residence, multiple fire arms were recovered and several different types of narcotics. Crack-cocaine, marijuana, heroin and ecstasy pills. The US Marshals hit the other residence where Joseph Hall was asleep on the bed but was awoke by the US Marshals and taken into custody without incident.

There will be more charges that follow.

Mr. Hall is being held on no bond.

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

January 7, 2020January 14, 2020

Robbery in Dothan Suspects Apprehended

The Dothan Police Department responded to the 1700 Montgomery Hwy, in reference to an armed robbery in progress. Once officers arrived, they engaged in a foot pursuit and with the help of some bystanders two suspects were apprehended.

The Dothan Police Department have arrested Chance Wilson (21) of Summersville SC , and Chad Pinckney (18) of Charleston, SC and charged both suspects with Robbery 1st Degree.

Both suspects are being held on no bond.

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

January 6, 2020January 14, 2020

Juvenile Shot in Ankle in Drive-By Shooting

On 1/5/2020, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 4800 blk of Montgomery Hwy in reference to a person shot. When officers arrived, they were informed that an SUV had came through the parking lot and opened fire on a group of juveniles. One of the bullets struck a 15 year old in the ankle. The juvenile was treated and released.

The Dothan Police Department takes this kind of act very seriously and will be releasing more information in the near future.

If anyone has any information you are encouraged to contact the Dothan Police at 334-615-3000.

January 3, 2020January 6, 2020

Best wishes Officer Yoh

Local local law enforcement as well as our community gathered this morning to show our support to Officer Yoh as as he prepared to depart from Southeast Health for further treatment. Best wishes love and support from all of us here at DPD!

December 16, 2019December 18, 2019

Dothan Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Domestic Violence

The Dothan Police have arrested David Prokopchuk for kidnapping and domestic violence 1st degree . The Dothan Police received a call from the Southeast Health about a woman in the emergency room. When police arrived, they found that the victim had been held against her will for over 12 hours. The victim had extensive physical bruises and broken bones. The victim was able to flee from the suspect and made it to the emergency room.

The suspect, David Prokopchuk (32) is being held without bond.

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

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

Two Dothan Men Arrested For Multiple Burglaries of Local Businesses

The Dothan Police have arrested two men in connection with numerous burglaries. Raymond Mathis (57) of Dothan, Alabama was charged with two counts of Burglary and one count of Possession of Burglary Tools. He is being held at the Houston County Jail.

Joseph Mathis (51) of Dothan, Alabama was charged with ten counts of Burglary and one count of Possession of Burglary Tools. He is being held at the Houston County Jail.

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

December 11, 2019December 13, 2019

Missing person LOCATED

Thank you for your help. We have a LOCATED the elderly female that we broadcast an alert for earlier described as… may suffer from early onset dementia driving a 2007 Pontiac G6 beige in color on or around Ross Clark circle.

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Two Dothan Police Officers Bitten During Arrest

The Dothan Police were dispatched to 1300 blk of West Main for a disorderly/trespassing call. Once officers arrived, they began to struggle with Steven Lawrence (38) of Dothan. During the struggle, two Dothan Police Officers were bitten and assaulted while trying to take Lawrence into custody. Both officers received treatment and were released from South East Health. Lawrence will be charged with 2 counts of Assault 2nd and will be held on no bond.

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