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Dothan Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes

On 4/19/2022, the Dothan Police Department began an investigation after being made aware of inappropriate contact between an adult male and juveniles under the age of 16.  The initial investigation led to 45 year old Jason Dean Burdeshaw, of Dothan, being charged with two counts of Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes.  As this investigation has progressed, additional evidence has been discovered that has now led to 31 additional charges for sex crimes against Burdeshaw.

On 4/27/2022, Burdeshaw was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse First Degree, 10 counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree,  2 counts of Rape Second Degree, and 17 counts of Sodomy Second Degree.  He has no bond for these charges.  This is still an active investigation and as we wait for results of additional evidence, future charges are likely.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the juvenile privacy laws, no further information will be released.

Jason Dean Burdeshaw –
Sexual Abuse First Degree X2
Sexual Abuse Second Degree X10
Rape Second Degree X2
Sodomy Second Degree X17
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Man Charged with Breaking and Entering Multiple Vehicles

On Saturday night, 4/23/2022, officers responded to a breaking and entering a vehicle call in the 100 block of South Foster Street.  Alert officers spotted a suspicious person hiding in the wood line.  As officers made contact with the person, they also discovered a large pile of miscellaneous property on the ground that had been covered up with a blanket.  It was determined the items had come from multiple vehicles in the area.  The person was identified as Ronald Devone Balcom.  Balcom also had multiple stolen items on his person.  Thankfully, all property was recovered and returned to the rightful owners.

As a result of the investigation, 58 year old Ronald Devone Balcom, of Dothan, was arrested and charged with four counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle.

We would like to remind everyone to make sure your vehicles are kept locked at all times, either at home, or while visiting a place of business.  Also, keep anything of value out of sight or covered up.  These reminders are often given during the holiday season, but actually should be practiced year-round.  Thieves prey upon easy opportunities.  If your valuables are visible or even if your vehicle is left unlocked, it is perceived as an invitation to criminals.

Ronald Devone Balcom – Unlawful Breaking and Entering Vehicle X4
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Abbeville Man Charged with Rape

On April 19, 2022, the Dothan Police Department charged John Cole Altman, 18 years old of Abbeville, AL, with Rape First Degree.  His bond was set at $60,000.00.  This charge is a result of an investigation into an incident that took place in Dothan on April 15, 2022.  Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the juvenile privacy laws, no further information can be provided.

John Cole Altman – Rape First Degree

 

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Building Set on Fire for Second Time

On Tuesday, 4/19/2022, a structure fire was reported in the 200 block of North Oates Street.  This is the second time within a month this building has caught fire.  The first fire occurred on 3/28/2022.  The property is vacant and currently being remolded.  At the time of the fire Tuesday, officers in the area arrived on scene quickly and located a suspicious person on the property covered in soot.  Dothan Fire Department personnel arrived and extinguished the blaze.  The individual detained was identified as 33 year-old Joe Edward Thomas.  Thomas has had two previous encounters with police at this property and had been given a trespass warning on 01/26/2022, and then arrested for trespassing on 04/08/2022.  Thomas provided his address as homeless.

The investigation into Tuesday’s fire revealed Thomas was in possession of copper that had been removed from an air-conditioning unit in the room where the fire was located and observed leaving the room at the time the fire started by a witness to the events. Thomas was arrested and charged with Arson Second Degree for Tuesday’s fire.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.  A specific motive for setting the fire is currently unknown.

Joe Edward Thomas – Arson Second Degree

 

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Gunfire Leads To Multiple Charges

On March 20, 2022, several gunshots were fired in the 1000 block of Lake Street in Dothan.  When officers arrived, all parties involved had left the scene.  It was determined more than one participant was involved in an exchange of gunfire.  Both, buildings and vehicles were struck during the gunfire but luckily no one was struck or injured during the incident.   As the investigation progressed over the course of several days, it led to the participants of the gunfire exchange being identified.

Arrested:  Tydarrius Deshun Terrell Franklin, 21 years-old of Dothan, has been arrested and charged with three counts of shooting into an unoccupied building.  He is being held with no bond.

Wanted: Jahunter Imorriss Johnson, 19 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for three counts of shooting into an unoccupied building.

Wanted:  James Arthur Beasley Jr., 30 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for one count of shooting into an unoccupied building and two counts of shooting into an unoccupied vehicle.

Wanted:   Sirmarion Jermond Beasley, 29 years-old of Dothan, is currently being sought for one count of shooting into an unoccupied building and two counts of shooting into an unoccupied vehicle.

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Man Arrested for Possession of Child Porn

On April 5, 2022, Dothan Police arrested Omarion Jackson, of Dothan, after a lengthy investigation involving child pornography.  This investigation was the result of a tip sent from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.  Investigators with the Dothan Police Department, who are members of the ICAC Task Force, began an investigation that led to this arrest.  The investigation revealed Jackson was in possession of multiple files containing child pornography.

Currently, 18 year-old Omarion Jackson, of Dothan, has been charged with 50 counts of possession of Child Pornography.  There is additional evidence, in this case, to be examined which could possibly lead to additional charges.  His bond is currently set at $750,000.00.

Omarion Jackson – 50 counts-Possession of Child Pornography 
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Man Attacked With Paintball Gun

On April 4, 2022, at approximately 10:50 PM, Dothan Police officers responded to an assault call in the 1800 block of Lake Street.  Officers found the victim with injuries to his face, neck, arms, and torso.  The investigation revealed that during a verbal argument, the suspect, Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier, used a paintball gun and shot the victim multiple times from a close range.  Most of the victim’s injuries were minor except for an orbital socket injury that initially appeared to be moderate to severe.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent treatment for his injuries.

It is believed Dozier used the paintball gun as a dangerous weapon for the purpose of intentionally causing injury to the victim.  This, coupled with the fact the victim did receive a serious physical injury, 24 year-old Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier of Dothan, was arrested and charged with one count of Assault First Degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier – Assault 1st Degree
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Hostile Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave

On April 1, 2022, 33 year-old Anthony Kevin Phillips, Jr., of Dothan, went to the victim’s residence on Cynitha Drive where he was allowed entry because the victim was familiar with him.  After entering, the victim quickly realized Phillips was not acting in a rational manner as he became hostile.  The victim, in fear of their safety, repeatedly told Phillips to leave as the victim retreated to a back room.   Phillips followed and threw the victim to the floor before a family member intervened.  When officers arrived, Phillips was still present.  As a result of his actions, Phillips was charged with Burglary second degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

Anthony Kevin Phillips, Jr. – Burglary 2nd
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Man Fired Weapon At Several Individuals

On April 1, 2022, 34 year-old Roy Lee James, of Dothan fired several shots from a weapon toward a vehicle occupied by an adult and four juveniles.  The incident took place in the 100 block of Clayton Street, a public housing community.  Just prior to this, an altercation had taken place between one of James’ family members and one of the persons in the vehicle, which apparently led James to seek retaliation.  Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident.  As a result, James was charged with five counts of Attempted Assault first degree.  His bond was set at $75,000.00.

Roy Lee James – Attempted Assault 1st X5
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Man Charged With Setting Fires in Downtown Dothan

On March 28, 2022, the Dothan Fire Department and Police Department responded to an active structure fire in the 100 block of South Oates Street.   Due to the confined streets of the downtown area and the equipment used to battle the blaze, a small portion of South Oates Street had to be shut down.

Within minutes of this fire, a second active structure fire was discovered in the 200 block of North Oates Street, which was a two-story motel.  This too led to the street being shut down, which then caused a large portion of North and South Oates Street to be blocked off.  Because the two active fires were within minutes, and within blocks of each other, suspicion was quickly raised.   A criminal arson investigator from the Police Department began working alongside the Dothan Fire Marshall and they were able to determine both fires were a result of arson.

Both structures received extensive damage from the fires, however, no one was injured in either fire.  Upon officers’ arrival at the second fire, they observed a person of interest coming from the area of the fire.  That individual was detained as part of the active investigation.  Subsequently, the investigations led to the arrest of 38 year-old Jeffrey Watford, of Dothan, who was charged with two counts of arson second-degree.  His bond has been set at $60,000.00.  A motive in these cases has not been determined at this time.

Jeffrey Watford – Two Counts of Arson Second Degree

 

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