Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Hutchins Street

On September 24, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Hutchins Street. According to investigators, the home was occupied by the victim who awoke to see the suspect in the home. When confronted, the suspect immediately fled, running out of the front door. The suspect was arrested and charged in this case.

Investigators have now connected Cummings with a second burglary, also committed in September in the 800 block of Hutchins Street. Cummings was arrested yesterday for the additional burglary.

·        Hassan Cummings, black male, 31 years of age, of Chinook Street was arrested September 24^th and charged with Second Degree Burglary. On September 26^th Cummings was charged with an additional count of Second Degree Burglary with a $10,000 bond for each charge.