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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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Dothan fire medic arrested for theft of narcotics

The Dothan Police Department was notified by the Dothan Fire Department after a routine inventory that there was a missing amount of narcotics from a narcotics storage facility operated by the Fire Department. An investigation was started and the DEA was notified since the missing narcotic was identified as forty-two (42) one dose vials of Fentanyl, a Schedule II/IIN Controlled Substance. Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine.

Today that investigation has ended with the arrest of Jesse R. Taylor of Rehobeth. Taylor was a Dothan Fire Medic at the time of the theft and is responsible for the theft of the medication. Taylor has been on administrative leave since Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He is charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl and Theft of Property 2nd degree. Taylor has been booked into the Dothan City jail with bonds totaling $30,000. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and US Attorney’s Office have been notified and additional charges are possible.

Taylor has been served a notice of termination and the City will follow Dothan Personnel Rules and Regulations concerning his due process.

It is disturbing to all when a member of the public safety community violates the trust placed on them by the citizens they serve. The Dothan Fire Department and Chief Larry Williams have been transparent and assisted in the investigation in every way possible. By the nature of Taylor’s position in the Fire Department, he was able to access the storage location and remove the medication without suspicion until the inventory revealed the discrepancy. There are no other suspects in this case.

Since this case can be adopted into the Federal system, no other information can be released at this time. Any further questions should be directed to the DEA or the US Attorney’s Office in Montgomery.

William E. Benny
Chief of Police

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Man Charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals

On March 19, 2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 700 block of Walnut Street for a complaint of possible animal cruelty.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a young bulldog laying in the backyard tethered to a steel cable attached to a nearby fence.  The dog had multiple injuries including lacerations to the head, face, neck, and legs.  The dog also had no shelter, food, or access to water.

Contact was made with the owner of the dog, Andrew Marquis Thomas, at the same address.  He stated the dog ran off and got into a fight with another dog down the street.  He admitted to striking the dog multiple times on the head with a large board to make him stop fighting.  He then took the dog home where he admitted to beating the dog again with an extension cord as punishment.  Thomas admitted to having an anger management issue and stated he “kept beating the dog”.  Of the multiple injuries to the dog, some were caused from the fight, and some were caused by the actions of Thomas.

Dothan Animal Control responded to the scene and took possession of the dog and immediately began first aid on him.  The dog is currently being treated by a local veterinarian and the exact extent of the injuries has not been determined yet.

As a result of this incident, Andrew Marquis Thomas, 30 years old, of Dothan, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.  His bond was set at $15,000.00.

 

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Update: Kidnapping suspect has been identified

UPDATE: 

At approximately 5:00 PM on, March 16, 2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to an attempted kidnapping of a small child on Candlewood Drive in Dothan.  It was reported two unknown white males in a red Dodge pickup truck stopped in front of the residence where the small child was playing.  It was reported the passenger in the truck attempted to grab the small child and pull her into the vehicle.

Multiple investigators began working on this intensely due to the seriousness of the matter.   The driver and the vehicle were located.  After interviewing multiple witnesses, the driver, and reviewing lots of surveillance video from various locations, it was determined an attempted kidnapping did not occur.  The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, did stop in the roadway near the small child.  Concerned for her safety, he advised her she needed to stay away from the roadway before she got struck by a vehicle.  It is believed there was a miscommunication or misunderstanding in information being relayed.  However, with the initial indication that such a crime had been committed, we took the matter seriously and did not stop until the investigation proved otherwise.

Circumstances of this nature are never taken lightly and will always be investigated to the fullest extent.  The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in not only this situation but all situations they assist us with.  By sharing our stories, providing us information, and helping identify persons of interest, it greatly benefits our investigations.

 

 

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Unauthorized Test Drive Leads To Arrest

On March 11, 2022, an employee of a car lot located in the 3000 block of South Oates Street witnessed an individual being dropped off in their parking lot.  The individual quickly got into a vehicle sitting on the lot and drove away at a high rate of speed.  This unapproved test drive was immediately recognized as a vehicle theft in progress and the Dothan Police Department was notified.  Within minutes, officers located the stolen vehicle traveling on East Main Street.  A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver was taken into custody.

Jeremy Jermaine Dortch, 40 years old of Dothan was charged with one count of Theft of Property first degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

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Man Arrested for Domestic Strangulation and Burglary

On March 13, 2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to a residence on Denton Road in reference to a domestic violence call.  Officers made contact with the victim and learned the suspect, 25 year-old Kwentez Lamonte Thomas forced his way into the victims residence while armed with a weapon and began choking her and threatened to kill her.

Kwentez Lamonte Thomas, of Crusseta, GA, was charged with one count of domestic violence first degree and one count of domestic violence strangulation.  His bond is $90,000.00.

 

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