Theft of Property 2nd

On 9/26/17 Karyn Cecilia Hill (42) was arrested for Theft of Property 2nd which occurred in the 700 block of South Lena Street on 8/28/17.  Bond was set at $2500.00.

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

Theft of Property 1st

On 9/26/17 Christopher Leon Roberts (44) was arrested for Theft of Property 1st which occurred in the 2100 block of Ross Clark Circle. Bond was set at $30,000.00.

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

Burglary 3rd and Possession of Burglary Tools

On 9/26/17 James Qudarius Thomas (23) was arrested Burglary 3rd and Possession of Burglary Tools which occurred in the 800 block of Woodland Drive.  Bond was set at $10,000.00 on each count.

 

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

Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest

On 09/27/2017 Vice Investigators executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Thunderbird Drive concluding a month long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in and around the south side of Dothan. Investigators seized five pounds of synthetic marijuana and currency as part of this investigation.

Investigators have arrested and charged 36 year old Arthur David Adams, of the 500 block of Thunderbird Drive, with Drug Trafficking (synthetic marijuana). Bond has been set at $750,000.

The investigation is ongoing. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dothan Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop on October 4, 2017

On October 4, Officers from the Dothan Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 7 a.m. on October 4 at Dakota Coffee Works, 4440 West Main Street. Please contact Lt. Benny Baxley with questions: (334) 793-0230 or bjbaxley@dothan.org.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Dothan’s neighborhoods.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Dothan Police Lieutenant Benny Baxley. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.

Terrorist Threats Arrest

On 9/22/2017, Officers respomded to the City of Dothan Utility Collections building on N. Saint Andrews. St. on a call involving a customer who had become frustrated and stated that he was going to come back and “blow up” the building. Patrol stopped the subject nearby and called out Investigators who interviewed James Ray Morrell (59) and charged him with Terrorist Threat. His bond was set at $5,000.00.

Counterfeit Currency Arrest

After an extended investigation into counterfeit currency passed in May, and a subsequent search warrant, Investigators arrested Evester Tharp Jr (35) on five counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st Degree. His bonds totaled $100,000.00.

All  subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Arrest: Possession of Altered Firearm

On 9/15/2017, Stevie Deshaun Jones (29) was detained in the 700 block of Ashland Drive as Officers attempted to locate a separate individual on a probation related charge. As Officers dealt with Jones, it was discovered that he had a pistol in his waistband that had the serial numbers removed. Jones was arrested for Possession of Firearm After Identification Altered. His bond was set at $2,500.00.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Burglary 3rd Arrest

On 9/8/2017 Lester Lamarcus  Magwood was arrested for Burglary 3rd. The offense occurred on 9/7/2017 at Canton House of 1905 East Main Street. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Forgery 2nd and Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity Arrests

On 9/7/2017, Whitney Badari Flowers (40) was arrested for Forgery 2nd and Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity after it was determined that, on 8/24/2017, he used a relatives identity to avoid being arrested for a warrant with the Alabama Department of Corrections. Bond was set at $15,000.00 on each count.

Whitney Badari Flowers – Forgery II – Using False Identification to Obstruct Justice

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

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