Dothan al will be next! Dothan Commissioner James Reading has been wanting this passed in Dothan!
The Henry County city would join its neighbors of Jonesboro and Hampton in banning low-riding trousers if it approves the ban.
A proposed ordinance would prohibit people from wearing clothes more than three inches below their hips, causing their underwear to be exposed.
Earlier this summer, Jonesboro enacted an ordinance that threatens violators with disorderly conduct charges. Hampton’s enforcement plan calls for warnings to first offenders and fines of $50 to $200 for future violations.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
A Birmingham police officer killed his wife and then himself
Authorities identified the officer as Rodney Jerome Wilson. His wife was Uteva Monique Wilson.
The 41-year-old detective apparently shot his 23-year-old wife and then got on his police radio and warned he was about to take his own life.
He asked for paramedics and a supervisor to come to the scene, and then said, "I won't be here when you get here," authorities said. The Birmingham dispatcher called Irondale police. Officers from both agencies responded to the scene.
Wilson used his duty weapon in the murder-suicide.
The woman's two small children were home at the time but not injured.
Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Bill Yates confirmed the deaths happened about 3:17 a.m. inside the couple's bedroom at Sharpsburg Manor Apartments on Sharpsburg Circle.
Yates referred other questions to police.
Efforts to reach Birmingham police officials were unsuccessful.
Irondale police are making a formal statement at Irondale City Hall this morning.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Kangaroo, 302 Ross Clark Circle just before 10:00 p.m
On September 5, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Kangaroo, 302 Ross Clark Circle just before 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, police spoke to the clerk who stated the suspect entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took U.S. Currency then fled running toward Vulcan Way. The suspect was described as a black male, dark complexion, approximately 5’01 tall weighing 130 pounds. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, black shirt and had a black rag over his face. Furthermore the clerk was able to advise the suspect was wearing black shoes and has a scar on his right arm.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.
Dothan Police Department responded to a residential burglary in the 1300 block of Sioux Street
On September 4, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a residential burglary in the 1300 block of Sioux Street. An alert patrolman responding to the scene located the suspect as he fled the scene and detained the man who has now been charged with burglary following the incident which is believed to be domestically motivated. Investigators say the suspect kicked in the front door of a residence occupied by his estranged wife and her boyfriend. Once inside the residence, the suspect physically fought with the victims before fleeing. The case has now been closed following the arrest.
Dothan Police Department responded to a residential burglary in the 100 block of Brighton Court.
On September 5, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a residential burglary in the 100 block of Brighton Court. Patrolman responding to the scene located the suspect detained the man who has now been charged with burglary following the incident which is believed to be domestically motivated. Investigators say the victim, an adult female, entered her home where she was confronted by her boyfriend who was waiting for her inside the residence and attacked her as she entered. The suspect physically fought with the victim who was able to dial 911 during the ordeal. Upon arrival, police took the suspect into custody and called for investigators to respond to the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital where she received treatment for a moderate facial injury. The case has now been closed following the arrest.
· Steven Woodham, white male, 45 years of age, of Bay Springs Road was arrested and charged with First Degree Burglary with bond being established later today.
Gregory J. Benton
Chief of Police
Residents detains a suspicious person,police discovered the suspect was in possession of stolen items
On September 5, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to the area of Hampton Way where residents of the area had detained a suspicious person who was loitering in a nearby wooded area. Upon arrival, police discovered the suspect was in possession of stolen items, some of which were stolen during a burglary which had occurred earlier on Hampton Way. The suspect, Braxton Connell was arrested for one count of burglary with further charges pending. · Braxton Connell, white male, 23 years of age, of Northport, Alabama was arrested and charged with Third Degree Burglary with bond being established later today.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Tropical Storm Lee continues to move across the Central Gulf Coast
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 1
In this update:
Tropical Storm Lee continues to move across the Central Gulf Coast
Inland Flooding Threat Increasing across part of the region
Overview:
activity across the region later this evening and throughout the day on Monday. Bands of heavy rain will result in rainfall totals approaching 4 to 6 inches over the next 24 hours, producing
Tropical Storm Lee is moving inland across Central Louisiana and Southwestern Mississippi. Lee has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, and is expected to continue to slowly weaken. A very moist airmass will continue to move northward out of the Gulf of Mexico toward our region around the outer edges of Lee. This moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 2
storm totals as high as 8 to 12 inches across parts of Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and far Southwestern Georgia. Lesser amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible further east across South Central Georgia and the Florida Big Bend.
In addition to the heavy rainfall threat, the potential exists for isolated tornados in some of the strongest rain bands across our region through Monday.
The latest forecast track on Lee:
Because the primary threat associated with Lee is locally heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes it is important not to focus on the exact track shown above. In fact, the effects of Lee are greatest further away from the center of circulation.
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 3
Specific Impacts:
**Inland Flooding**
Additional rainfall accumulations through Tuesday Morning:
6” +
4 to 6”
2 to 4”
1 to 2”
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 4
**Coastal Flooding**
Tidal charts for Panama City Beach (left) and Apalachicola (right):
Persistent onshore flow across the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico will continue to result in rising water levels across the coastal areas. With the intensity of the onshore flow expected to peak on Monday afternoon through Monday Evening, water levels are expected to be highest around and just after that time. We currently expect the worst coastal inundation to occur early on Tuesday morning around the local time of high tide. For Destin and Panama City Beach, high tides on Tuesday morning are between 3 am and 5 am local time. From Apalachicola eastward to the Suwannee River Entrance, high tides are between 8am and 10 am local time.
The chart below references potential storm TIDE values relative to mean lower low water. Remember, that Storm Tide is the combination of the PREDICTED astronomical tide and the additive storm surge.
County
High Tide Tues Morn
Maximum Storm Surge
Maximum Storm Tide Walton 554 am CT 1.75 feet 2.75 feet
Bay
311 am CT
1.6 feet
3.5 feet Gulf 521 am CT 2 feet 4.1 feet
Franklin
951 am ET
2 feet
4.5 feet Wakulla/Jefferson 930 am ET 2.3 feet 5.2 feet
Taylor
850 am ET
2 feet
5.7 feet Dixie 854 am ET 2 feet 5.2 feet
With the coastal flood potential, there is also a very high risk of rip currents, high surf, and coastal erosion across the region through Tuesday.
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 5
**Tornadoes**
As with any tropical system, the potential for tornadoes is increased. With this particular system, the interaction of Lee with an approaching mid level disturbance is expected to increase the tornado potential. At this time, there is a slight risk for tornadoes, approximately near 5 percent. While this may seem like a very low value, for a rare event, like a tornado, it is actually pretty high. The tornado risk will be greatest across the entire region through Monday evening.
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Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 6
Summary:
** Tropical Storm Lee is moving inland across Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
** The primary focus for this event is on locally heavy rainfall, isolated tornadoes, and coastal flooding and erosion. \
** Storm total rainfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches will be possible in the Florida Panhandle and Southeast Alabama with lesser values eastward toward Interstate 75.
** Isolated tornadoes will be possible through Monday Evening
** The National Weather Service in Tallahassee continues to experience land line communication issues. Please utilize alternative communication methods to reach us. Southern Link, Comlabs, and Email are still functional.
In this update:
Tropical Storm Lee continues to move across the Central Gulf Coast
Inland Flooding Threat Increasing across part of the region
Overview:
activity across the region later this evening and throughout the day on Monday. Bands of heavy rain will result in rainfall totals approaching 4 to 6 inches over the next 24 hours, producing
Tropical Storm Lee is moving inland across Central Louisiana and Southwestern Mississippi. Lee has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, and is expected to continue to slowly weaken. A very moist airmass will continue to move northward out of the Gulf of Mexico toward our region around the outer edges of Lee. This moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 2
storm totals as high as 8 to 12 inches across parts of Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and far Southwestern Georgia. Lesser amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible further east across South Central Georgia and the Florida Big Bend.
In addition to the heavy rainfall threat, the potential exists for isolated tornados in some of the strongest rain bands across our region through Monday.
The latest forecast track on Lee:
Because the primary threat associated with Lee is locally heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes it is important not to focus on the exact track shown above. In fact, the effects of Lee are greatest further away from the center of circulation.
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 3
Specific Impacts:
**Inland Flooding**
Additional rainfall accumulations through Tuesday Morning:
6” +
4 to 6”
2 to 4”
1 to 2”
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 4
**Coastal Flooding**
Tidal charts for Panama City Beach (left) and Apalachicola (right):
Persistent onshore flow across the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico will continue to result in rising water levels across the coastal areas. With the intensity of the onshore flow expected to peak on Monday afternoon through Monday Evening, water levels are expected to be highest around and just after that time. We currently expect the worst coastal inundation to occur early on Tuesday morning around the local time of high tide. For Destin and Panama City Beach, high tides on Tuesday morning are between 3 am and 5 am local time. From Apalachicola eastward to the Suwannee River Entrance, high tides are between 8am and 10 am local time.
The chart below references potential storm TIDE values relative to mean lower low water. Remember, that Storm Tide is the combination of the PREDICTED astronomical tide and the additive storm surge.
County
High Tide Tues Morn
Maximum Storm Surge
Maximum Storm Tide Walton 554 am CT 1.75 feet 2.75 feet
Bay
311 am CT
1.6 feet
3.5 feet Gulf 521 am CT 2 feet 4.1 feet
Franklin
951 am ET
2 feet
4.5 feet Wakulla/Jefferson 930 am ET 2.3 feet 5.2 feet
Taylor
850 am ET
2 feet
5.7 feet Dixie 854 am ET 2 feet 5.2 feet
With the coastal flood potential, there is also a very high risk of rip currents, high surf, and coastal erosion across the region through Tuesday.
Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 5
**Tornadoes**
As with any tropical system, the potential for tornadoes is increased. With this particular system, the interaction of Lee with an approaching mid level disturbance is expected to increase the tornado potential. At this time, there is a slight risk for tornadoes, approximately near 5 percent. While this may seem like a very low value, for a rare event, like a tornado, it is actually pretty high. The tornado risk will be greatest across the entire region through Monday evening.
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Weather Briefing for Emergency Managers September 4, 2011---Page 6
Summary:
** Tropical Storm Lee is moving inland across Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
** The primary focus for this event is on locally heavy rainfall, isolated tornadoes, and coastal flooding and erosion. \
** Storm total rainfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches will be possible in the Florida Panhandle and Southeast Alabama with lesser values eastward toward Interstate 75.
** Isolated tornadoes will be possible through Monday Evening
** The National Weather Service in Tallahassee continues to experience land line communication issues. Please utilize alternative communication methods to reach us. Southern Link, Comlabs, and Email are still functional.
Tornado watch until 10 PM tonight. Alternate EOC is activated. Conditions are being monitored.
Effects from Tropical Storm Lee will continue into Tuesday.
Key Points for this event:
The main impacts from Lee for our area will be:
o Heavy rain
o Dangerous rip currents, high surf, and hazardous boating conditions
o Isolated tornadoes
IR satellite image and Mean Sea Level Pressure at 5 AM CDT
The current weather picture:
Tropical Storm Lee was centered just offshore the central Louisiana coast, with maximum sustained winds around 45 MPH. Lee was moving north at only
2 MPH, and is expected to move slowly to the northeast across coastal Louisiana today and tonight, then across Mississippi and Alabama Monday and Tuesday as it weakens and merges with an approaching cold front. Although Lee was weakening as it interacts with land and ingests dry air aloft from the west, it was still producing bands of torrential rain (seen as red on this IR satellite image).
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 2
The following image shows the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center for Tropical Storm Lee, issued at 4 AM CDT Sunday. There were no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect east of Destin, Florida.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 3
Heavy Rain
As Lee moves slowly inland, rain will continue to spread from southwest to northeast across our area. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from about 6 inches at the Florida Panhandle coast to an inch or two in north Florida and south central Georgia, as shown on the following image:
These are the expected, AVERAGE storm total rainfall amounts from today through Monday night. Although these rainfall totals would not have a major impact (especially since they will be spread out over 2 days), isolated rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 times these amounts can occur when a tropical cyclone moves inland...even weak tropical storms like Lee. Thus isolated amounts exceeding 8 inches are possible, and that could cause flash flooding (especially if it occurs during a fairly short time frame). A flash flood watch has been issued for much of the region, roughly west of a line from Tifton Georgia to Monticello Florida. This watch may need to be altered as the day goes on, since the rainfall pattern of Lee can change significantly and affect this forecast. Please stay tuned for future forecasts and possible warnings.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 4
Coastal Hazards
Surf heights along the Florida Panhandle Beaches will be 5 to 7 feet today (with occasional higher sets possible), and may increase to 10 feet or higher by Monday afternoon. The rough surf and gusty winds will create very dangerous conditions for swimmers and surfers through at least early Tuesday. Some beach erosion is also possible. Tides have been averaging 1 to
1.5 feet above normal tide levels early this morning, and these conditions will persist into Monday. By Monday night tides could be as high as 3 feet above normal along the coast of Apalachee Bay, which would coincide with the local high tide. This could cause some flooding of low-lying areas as storm tides approach 5 feet Monday night. A small craft advisory is in effect for all of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend coastal waters for extremely high seas and strong winds. This advisory will likely be in effect until Tuesday.
Tornadoes & Damaging Winds
There is a slight risk of severe storms today through Monday night, including isolated tornadoes. The main threat today will be across the Florida Panhandle and adjacent coastal waters, but this threat may spread slowly inland later this afternoon and tonight. A more widespread, significant tornado threat is possible Monday and Monday night as Lee moves northeast across Mississippi and Alabama and merges with an approaching cold front.
The image on the following page shows the tornado threat for today, which is about 5 percent. This number may sound very low in the context of rain chances, but a 5 percent chance of a tornado occurring within 25 miles of a point is actually rather high. In addition to isolated tornadoes, isolated damaging wind gusts of 60 MPH are possible.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 5
Summary:
Rain bands from Tropical Storm Lee will move across the region today through Monday. This rain could be heavy at times, causing localized flash flooding.
High surf and frequent, strong rip currents will be extremely dangerous for swimmers and surfers, and the very high seas and strong winds will also be hazardous to boaters. Above-normal tides will continue, with maximum storm tides approaching 5 feet along coast of Apalachee Bay Monday night.
Isolated tornadoes and damaging wind gusts are possible today through Monday.
Key Points for this event:
The main impacts from Lee for our area will be:
o Heavy rain
o Dangerous rip currents, high surf, and hazardous boating conditions
o Isolated tornadoes
IR satellite image and Mean Sea Level Pressure at 5 AM CDT
The current weather picture:
Tropical Storm Lee was centered just offshore the central Louisiana coast, with maximum sustained winds around 45 MPH. Lee was moving north at only
2 MPH, and is expected to move slowly to the northeast across coastal Louisiana today and tonight, then across Mississippi and Alabama Monday and Tuesday as it weakens and merges with an approaching cold front. Although Lee was weakening as it interacts with land and ingests dry air aloft from the west, it was still producing bands of torrential rain (seen as red on this IR satellite image).
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 2
The following image shows the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center for Tropical Storm Lee, issued at 4 AM CDT Sunday. There were no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect east of Destin, Florida.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 3
Heavy Rain
As Lee moves slowly inland, rain will continue to spread from southwest to northeast across our area. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from about 6 inches at the Florida Panhandle coast to an inch or two in north Florida and south central Georgia, as shown on the following image:
These are the expected, AVERAGE storm total rainfall amounts from today through Monday night. Although these rainfall totals would not have a major impact (especially since they will be spread out over 2 days), isolated rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 times these amounts can occur when a tropical cyclone moves inland...even weak tropical storms like Lee. Thus isolated amounts exceeding 8 inches are possible, and that could cause flash flooding (especially if it occurs during a fairly short time frame). A flash flood watch has been issued for much of the region, roughly west of a line from Tifton Georgia to Monticello Florida. This watch may need to be altered as the day goes on, since the rainfall pattern of Lee can change significantly and affect this forecast. Please stay tuned for future forecasts and possible warnings.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 4
Coastal Hazards
Surf heights along the Florida Panhandle Beaches will be 5 to 7 feet today (with occasional higher sets possible), and may increase to 10 feet or higher by Monday afternoon. The rough surf and gusty winds will create very dangerous conditions for swimmers and surfers through at least early Tuesday. Some beach erosion is also possible. Tides have been averaging 1 to
1.5 feet above normal tide levels early this morning, and these conditions will persist into Monday. By Monday night tides could be as high as 3 feet above normal along the coast of Apalachee Bay, which would coincide with the local high tide. This could cause some flooding of low-lying areas as storm tides approach 5 feet Monday night. A small craft advisory is in effect for all of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend coastal waters for extremely high seas and strong winds. This advisory will likely be in effect until Tuesday.
Tornadoes & Damaging Winds
There is a slight risk of severe storms today through Monday night, including isolated tornadoes. The main threat today will be across the Florida Panhandle and adjacent coastal waters, but this threat may spread slowly inland later this afternoon and tonight. A more widespread, significant tornado threat is possible Monday and Monday night as Lee moves northeast across Mississippi and Alabama and merges with an approaching cold front.
The image on the following page shows the tornado threat for today, which is about 5 percent. This number may sound very low in the context of rain chances, but a 5 percent chance of a tornado occurring within 25 miles of a point is actually rather high. In addition to isolated tornadoes, isolated damaging wind gusts of 60 MPH are possible.
Emergency Manager Severe Weather Briefing September 4, 2011---Page 5
Summary:
Rain bands from Tropical Storm Lee will move across the region today through Monday. This rain could be heavy at times, causing localized flash flooding.
High surf and frequent, strong rip currents will be extremely dangerous for swimmers and surfers, and the very high seas and strong winds will also be hazardous to boaters. Above-normal tides will continue, with maximum storm tides approaching 5 feet along coast of Apalachee Bay Monday night.
Isolated tornadoes and damaging wind gusts are possible today through Monday.
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