Robbery at the Hobo Pantry

On March 12th at approximately 11:40 p.m. Dothan Police responded to a robbery at the Hobo Pantry in the 2400 block of Reeves Street. An employee stated that three black males entered the business, armed with firearms,  and demanded cash from the register. The employee opened the register and the suspects were able to obtain approximately $150.00 in cash and flee the scene on foot.

The suspects were described as three black males, one wearing a black backpack, black sweatshirt, and black running pants with red stripes and black shoes. Another suspect was described as wearing a black sweatshirt, camouflage pants, black shoes. The third suspect was wearing a grey pullover sweatshirt, black pants, and red shoes. The third suspect also had shoulder length dreds.

Dothan Police request that anyone with information regarding this crime call 334-615-3000 or call CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

     

Robbery at Dollar General

On March 11th at approximately 7:50 p.m. Dothan Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Dollar General in the 1000 block of Montgomery Highway. Once on scene officers discovered that two black males entered the business armed with handguns and demanded money from the employee.

The employee was able to escape from the scene and no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene on foot and were last seen running towards the rear of the store. No money or property was obtained during the robbery.

One of the suspects was described as being approximately 6’0″ tall and 180 lbs., wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a camouflage bandana covering his face. The other suspect was described as being approximately 5’7″ tall and 140 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black backpack with white stripes, and a silver bandana covering his face.

This investigation is ongoing and the Dothan Police Department requests that anyone with any information pertaining to the robbery call 334-615-3000 or call CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.

Robbery at Kangaroo Convenience Store

On March 9th at approximately 11 p.m. Dothan Police responded to a robbery at the Kangaroo Convenience Store in the 300 block of Ross Clark Circle. Once on scene they discovered that three black males entered the business with bandanna’s covering their faces. All three subjects were armed with handguns. They demanded money from the employee and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. All three suspects were described as black males wearing black hoodies and black pants.

During the same time as the store robbery, three black males wearing blue hoodies and blue jeans approached a customer at the gas pumps armed with handguns. The suspects demanded that the customer empty his pockets. They escaped on foot with a cell phone, wallet, and a pack of cigarettes.

There were no injuries during the robberies and the robberies are still under investigation. The Dothan Police Department requests that anyone with any information about these robberies to call 334-615-3000 or call CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.

Dothan City School Employee Arrested for School Employee Soliciting a Sex Act with a Student under the Age of 19 Years

On March 9th Dothan Police Investigators arrested Phillip Erin Burns of Sweetwater Drive, Dothan and charged him with School Employee Soliciting a Sex Act with a Student under the Age of 19 Years.

Investigators were notified by Dothan City Schools of the allegations against Burns, an employee at Girard Middle School and Northview High School. The investigation revealed that Burns engaged in a sexually explicit conversation with a student on a social media messaging app.

Burns was subsequently arrested and a bond amount of $6,000.00 was set.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Drug Trafficking Arrest

On 02/23/2018 Vice Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was involved in a narcotics investigation. The investigation revealed that drugs were being brought into Dothan by the driver to be distributed throughout the county. During the course of this traffic stop Investigators recovered methamphetamine (Ice) and a firearm.

Investigators have arrested and charged 34 year old Joshua Drake Howard, of Ready Road, with Drug Trafficking. Additional charges are expected and no further information can be released at this time. Bond will be set at a later time.

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

 

Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

On 02/01/2018 Investigators with the Vice Intelligence Division conducted a traffic stop on north County road 55 which concluded a three week investigation into narcotics (crystal methamphetamine) being sold in Dothan and eastern Houston County.

Investigators seized crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine from the occupants of the vehicle.

Investigators have arrested and charged 39 year old Mary Elizabeth Mathis, of Ashford, with Drug Trafficking. Her bond has been set at $30,000.

Investigators have arrested and charged 30 year old Lance Andrew Sharron, of Pansey, with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond has been set at $10,000.

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

Bank Robbery in Dothan

On Tuesday January 23rd Dothan Police responded to a Robbery at the Service 1st Bank in the 1600 block of Ross Clark Circle.

Witnesses state that two black males entered the business, armed with handguns, and demanded money from the employees. One of the suspects was described as a black male wearing all dark clothing and a mask. The other suspect was described as wearing a white hooded jacket and light colored pants and a mask.

The suspects fled the business, with an undetermined amount of cash, and fled in a light colored sedan. The only persons in the business at the time of the Robbery were the employees. There were no injuries.

The Dothan Police Department request that anyone with any information about this crime call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or call CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.

Armed Robbery of Business in Dothan

On 01/13/2018 Dothan Police responded to an Armed Robbery at the Dollar General in the 1000 block of Montgomery Highway.

Employees reported that three black males entered the business with their faces covered and armed with handguns.  The suspects made their way behind the counter and demanded money from the employee, then fled on foot from the business with an undetermined amount of cash.

The three suspects were described as wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with a red cross on the shoulder and bluejeans that were torn on the right side, a white belt and red shoes. Another suspect was described as being approximately six foot tall and wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and long pants. The third suspect was described as wearing a beige pullover with a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes.

The Robbery is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the Robbery can contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or contact Crimestoppers at 334-793-7000.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

    

 

Community Help Needed to Locate Shooting Suspect

On January 10, 2018, patrol officers responded to Southeast Alabama Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim who arrived by personal vehicle. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. It was determined the incident occurred in the 800 block of Pryor Street. Investigators responded to the scene and began an investigation.

James Mario Cherry IV, 24 years of age, has been identified as a suspect in the incident. Warrants have been obtained for Attempted Assault 1st and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle. Cherry is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Cherry’s whereabouts please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or Crimestoppers 334-793-7000.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty

Dothan Police Make Arrest for Impersonating a Police Officer

On January 4th 2018 Dothan Police responded to the 2800 block of Fortner St. to a medical emergency. While on the scene 37 year old Scotty Earl Lingo identified himself to officers and emergency personnel as an auxiliary police officer from Headland Alabama. Lingo was in possession of a Headland Police Department Auxiliary Identification Card.

Further investigation revealed that Lingo was in possession of a handgun for which he was using the police identification as his permit. Officers confirmed through the Headland Police Department that Lingo has not been an auxiliary officer with their department since January 2015.

Lingo was arrested on scene for a Domestic Violence warrant with the City of Dothan and Impersonating a Police Officer. His bond was set at $15,000.00.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

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