Dothan Man Charged with Human Trafficking

On Wednesday September 20, 2023, the Dothan Police Department was notified of an adult male who was attempting to solicit a minor for sexual purposes in exchange for money by means of electronic communication. Criminal Investigators quickly began an investigation and discovered these facts to be true. While the individual was on his way to meet who he believed to be a minor, he was taken into custody without incident. The individual was identified as Jim Lee Smith of Dothan. Smith has been charged with one count of Human Trafficking First Degree, one count of Traveling to meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act, and one count of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child by Computer. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

Jim Lee Smith

 

Slocomb Man Charged with Sex Crimes

On August 4, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a report of sex crimes against a juvenile. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Robert Lee Whitsette Jr. of Slocomb has been charged with four counts of Rape First Degree and other sex crimes which occurred in Dothan. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

Due to the sensitive nature of the case, no further information will be released.

Robert Lee Whitsette Jr.

Dothan Man Charged with Additional Sex Crimes

On July 27, 2022, Timothy David Lloyd of Dothan was charged with 31 counts of Sexual Abuse First Degree and 25 counts of Sodomy First Degree. Lloyd, who is still in the Houston County Jail on those charges, has now been charged with 29 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 on August 28, 2023. These new charges are a result of an ongoing investigation related to an additional victim. His bond for these new charges has been set at $870,000.00. Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no additional information will be released.

Timothy David Lloyd

Dothan Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child

In June of 2023, it was reported to the Dothan Police Department of possible sexual contact with a child by an adult male that occurred in the city limits of Dothan. An investigation began and at the conclusion, an arrest warrant was obtained for Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old on 38-year-old Avery Lerenzo Sanders of Dothan. Sanders was arrested on the warrant on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. His bond was set at $30,000.00. Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further information will be released.

Avery Lerenzo Sanders
Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old

Man Charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child

On May 21, 2023, it was reported to the Dothan Police Department about an adult male electronically soliciting a juvenile under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. Criminal investigators conducted an investigation and determined the reported facts did occur.

As a result, on May 31, 2023, Cesario Cacao Tec, 41 years old of Dothan, has been charged with one count of Electronic Solicitation of a Child. His bond has been set at $30,000.00. While conducting an Illegal Alien Query on Cacao Tec, a hispanic male, it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for removal due to his illegal status. A detainer has been placed on him for ICE.

The Dothan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation is still ongoing and additional charges may be possible. Due to the nature of the investigation and the Alabama juvenile privacy laws, no further information will be released about the investigation.

Cesario Cacao Tec
Electronic Solicitation of a Child

 

 

Headland Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child

On April 27, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a reported sexual abuse of a child that occurred around the end of 2022 in the 200 block of Crossing Lane. At the conclusion of the investigation, a warrant was obtained for Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 Years Old on Carols Camonchos Miller, 41 years old of Headland. Miller was arrested on the outstanding warrant on May 21, 2023, and booked in the Houston County Jail. His bond was set at $30,000.00. Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further information will be released.

Carlos Camonchos Miller – Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 Years Old

Dothan Man Charged with Sex Crimes and Drugs

In January 2023, the Dothan Police Department was notified of allegations of sex crimes against a juvenile that had occurred over the past few years. An investigation has been ongoing since that time. As a result of the investigation, on March 13, 2023, warrants were obtained on the suspect for several sex crimes against a juvenile. All of the sex crimes involved the same victim. The suspect has been identified as Marlo Antonio Ming.

On March 14, 2023, officers made contact with Ming and arrested him for the outstanding warrants. At the time of his arrest, Ming was in possession of a firearm that was determined to be stolen. He was also in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and other material indicative of narcotic sales.

As a result, Marlo Antonio Ming, 26 years-old of Dothan, has been charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old, one count of Sexual Abuse Second Degree, one count of Rape First Degree, one count of Receiving Stolen Property Second Degree, and one count of Possession of Marijuana First Degree. His total bond was set at $156,000.00.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the Alabama Juvenile Privacy Laws, no further information will be released.

Marlo Antonio Ming – Two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12, One count of Sexual Abuse Second Degree, One Count of Rape First Degree, One count of Receiving Stolen Property Second Degree, and One Count of Possession of Marijuana First Degree

Trio Charged with Chemical Endangerment

On January 30, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a report of possible sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. When investigators went to make contact with the involved parties, they located three adults, three minor children, and illegal narcotics. As the investigation continued, it was discovered that one of the adults had inappropriate sexual contact with one of the minor children.

As a result of this investigation, the following individuals have been charged:

Anthony Ray Hartley Sr., 37 years-old of Dothan was charged with three counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. His bond was set at $45,000.00.

Kayla Michelle Tubbs, 33 years-old of Dothan was charged with three counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. Her bond was set at $45,000.00.

Gavin Eugene Grantham, 26 years-old of Dothan was charged with three counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child, one count of Willful Abuse of a Child, and one count of Sexual Abuse Second Degree. His bond was set at $66,000.00.

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

Dothan Man Charged with Rape

Thursday night, February 23, 2023, Dothan Police were called to a local hospital to meet with a sexual assault victim. An investigation into the allegations was conducted and a search warrant was conducted at the location of the crime in which possible evidence was collected. As a result of the investigation, the suspect, 36 year old Ryan Harold Barber of Dothan was arrested and charged with one count of Rape First Degree. He is being held in the Houston County Jail with no bond at this time.

Ryan Harold Barber – Rape First Degree

Dothan Man Charged with Sexual Torture

On February 6, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a possible sexual abuse case involving a juvenile victim under the age of 16. As a result of the investigation, the suspect, 31 year old Clinton Dale Hillman of Dothan, was arrested on Sunday February 12, 2023, and charged with three counts of Sexual Torture. The crimes are alleged to have been committed in January of 2022. His bond was set at $180,000.00.

Due to the nature of this case and the Alabama Juvenile Privacy Laws, no further information will be released.

Clinton Dale Hillman – Sexual Torture X3
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