Pregnant missing woman's family begs for help

A missing pregnant woman's family is begging for your help in finding the 31-year-old mother.  Cherri Dawson's family last saw her on Saturday evening. 
Charlotte Barnes, the missing woman's aunt, says she has had sleepless nights all week.
"What bothers me the most is I can feel that something is wrong because I usually would get a text from her.  She would not allow me to worry like this because she knows I would worry," said Barnes.
The family's concern heightened after learning authorities found Dawson's car burnt to its metal frame on rural Chambers County Road 96.
Investigators say the search continues for the missing woman who is five months pregnant and the mother of a seven year old boy.
Her aunt describes her as a mom who would never go one day without calling her son.
"He's having a very rough time. He's having a very rough time. He's cried a lot. He's asking for her. He's missing her a lot," said Barnes describing how Dawson's son is coping.
Barnes says her niece is a hard worker and has served in the Army with one deployment to Afghanistan.  Now, her aunt says Dawson is a member of the Army Reserve, is kind, and loves family.  The worried family begs for anyone's help to find the missing woman.
"Please, for her son's sake, for her grandparents on both sides sake, for her aunts and uncles on both sides. Please just help us have closure," said Barnes.
If you have any information on where Cherri Dawson is you are encouraged to contact your local police department.

OZARK POLICE- WHO HAS BEEN BAD IN THE LAST 2 DAYS

OCTOBER 12, 2011 – WEDNESDAY:

@ 11:20 am. Theft of Property 2nd/Criminal Trespass 2nd. Dean Church Rd. Victim (Norman Andrews) stated an unknown suspect cut his fence, gaining entrance to his property, collected and removed metal items without permission.

@ 1:25 pm. Theft of Property 2nd. E. Hwy 27. Victim (Roslyn Horton) stated suspects (Emory J. Armor) and (Latricia M. Jewell) took property that did not belong to them after they were evicted from victim’s rental property.

@ 2:24 pm. Assault 3rd. Hwy 105. Victim (Tiffany N. Morrison) stated her and suspect (“Kim”) became involved in an argument when suspect grabbed her daughters arm. Suspect kicked victim in the chest causing bruising and pain. 

@ 4:05 pm. Domestic Dispute. Briarhill Ct. (Hazel L. Carson) and (Quincy C. Hatten) were arguing over personal matters. 

@ 4:34 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd. Deese Rd & S. Union. Officer observed victim (Christy L. Flowers) being hit in the stomach, grabbed by the throat and thrown to the road by suspect (Adrain S. Ware) as he was driving down Deese Rd.

@ 4:57 pm. Identity Theft. Ozark, Al. Victim (Megan M. Viles) stated an unknown suspect used her identity to purchase items on the internet. 

@ 6:15 pm. Theft of Property 3rd. Wal-Mart. Complainant (Ernest S. Johnson) stated suspect (Jamilah A. Miller) attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise. 

@ 7:30 pm. Robbery 1st. Liberty Store, Lakeview Rd. Victim (Gloria E. Ebikake) stated an unknown suspect entered the store, grabbed merchandise and walked up to the counter. While at the counter, suspect pulled a revolver from his waist band, pointed it at the victim and demanded money. 

@ 8:20 pm. Theft of Lost Property. Wal-Mart. Victim (John L. Stewart) stated he possibly forgot his wallet at Wal-mart. When he returned to pick it up the wallet was missing. 

@ 8:55 pm.  Theft of Property 3rd. Grocery Outlet. Complainant (Gary H. Peters) stated that he and a witness observed suspect (Linda D. Childree) conceal items in her purse and then go through the checkout without paying for items. 

@ 8:57 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd. Orange Ln. Victim (Joy R. Harpe) stated her and suspect (Joshua L. Gissendanner) began arguing. Victim stated suspect threw her on the ground and began choking her during the argument.

@ 9:07 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd. Larkin St. Victim (Teretha D. Greenwood) stated suspect (Stacey L. Fryer) lunged at her with a handgun and struck victim in the back of the head with it. 

@ 9:37 pm. Theft of Property 2nd. E. Roy Parker Rd.  Victim (James K. Redmund) stated suspect (Jennifer L. Bush) removed property that did not belong to her from the victim’s rental house. 

@ 9:38 pm. Resisting Arrest. Orange Ln. Officers were dispatched to Orange Lane for a domestic. Suspect (Joshua Lee Gissendanner) was being arrested for Domestic Violence and attempted to resist officers during the process.

@ 9:43 pm. Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Dale County Jail. Suspect (Stacey Ludawn Fryer) was found in possession of marijuana while being processed for a separate violation at the Dale County Jail. 





OZARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

DAILY BULLETIN - Thursday, October 13, 2011

@ 10:20 pm. Criminal Mischief 1st. Sanford Place. Complainant stated when she returned home, her mother’s/victim’s vehicle had severe paint damage that appeared to be done with a sharp object by an unknown suspect. 

@ 11:15 pm. Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 2nd. Matthews Ave. Victim (Cristy L. Flowers) stated an unknown suspect removed the window air conditioner from her residence without permission. 

ARRESTS:
Linda Dinise Childree – Theft of Property 3rd. 1152 Dean Church Rd. 33 YOA.
Authur Matthew Coates – Public Intoxication. 3899 N. Union Ave. 54 YOA.
Christy Lynn Flowers – Disorderly Conduct. 1024 Matthews Ave. 31 YOA.
Stacey Ludawn Fryer – Domestic Violence 3rd/Possession of Marijuana 2nd. 360 Larkin St. 41 YOA.
Joshua Lee Gissendanner – Domestic Violence 3rd/Resisting Arrest. 255 Wilson Ave. 18 YOA.
Maurice Tyeshon Horn – Distribution of a Controlled Substance. 186 Goff Dr. 30 YOA.
King James Jenkins – Attempt to Commit Murder. 114 Briarhill Ct. 52 YOA.
Jamilah Aleah Miller – Theft of Property. 171 Brookfield Rd. 28 YOA.
Christopher Lee Parrish – Driving Under the Influence Alcohol. 706 Virginia Dr, Dothan. 27 YOA.
Adrain S. Ware – Domestic Violence 3rd. 121 Sharon Ln. 28 YOA.

OZARK POLICE- WHO HAS BEEN BAD

OCTOBER 11, 2011 – TUESDAY:

@ 2:15 pm. Domestic Dispute. Eufaula St. (Lashunda McCray) and (Matthew E. Perkins) were arguing over personal matters.
 
@ 5:15 pm. Assault 3rd. Briarhill Ct. Victim (Shamara L. McLeod) stated suspect (King James Jenkins) was assaulting her mother. When victim attempted to assist, suspect turned and cut her shoulder and finger with a blade. 

@ 5:45 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd. Briarhill Ct. Victim (Georgia C. McLeod) stated during a disturbance, suspect (King James Jenkins) pulled a knife from his pocket and cut her neck and chest area causing serious injuries. 

@ 8:06 pm. Theft of Property 3rd/Criminal Trespass 3rd. Campground Rd. Victim (Matthew A. Clinton) stated an unknown suspect came onto his carport and removed property without permission. 

@ 11:00 pm. Domestic Dispute. Westview Dr. (Trishia G. Moon) and (Michael W. Boudreaux) were arguing over personal matters. 

ARRESTS:
King James Jenkins – Domestic Violence 1st. 114 Briarhill Ct. 52 YOA.

Shea Simmons – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of a Controlled Substance. 449 Hwy 231. 40 YOA.

Samuel Albert Tew – Failure to Appear. 204 A Cleveland St, Headland. 48 YOA.

Dothan Police Department responded to a silent robbery alarm at Kentucky Fried Chicken, 109 Ross Clark Circle

On October 11, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a silent robbery alarm at Kentucky Fried Chicken, 109 Ross Clark Circle just before 9:00 p.m. The first officers on scene immediately notified dispatch an armed robbery had just occurred. Police were told the suspects were five black males who were possibly juveniles, two armed with pistols and a third armed with a shotgun. Once inside the business, the suspects demanded the cash drawer be opened and instructed employees to lie on the floor. One suspect then took U.S. Currency from the register and then all fled on foot. The suspects were described as wearing black hooded sweaters, red bandanas over their faces and gloves. 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 possible burglary in progress call at Levite Funeral Home

On October 11, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a possible burglary in progress call at Levite Funeral Home located at 814 Headland Avenue. The caller advised he saw a male who was acting suspiciously and had gone to the rear of the building out of sight. Patrol officers responded to the scene and were searching the grounds when they noticed a duffle bag lying beside a crawl space which accessed the underside of the building. A police canine was called to the scene where the handler gave the suspect an opportunity to surrender by shouting into the crawl space that the dog would be used to search the area. In response to the handler’s warning, the suspect quickly surrendered to police and was taken into custody. Investigators responded and collected the suspects’ bag which contained a knife and crow bar the suspect was using to steal copper wiring from the business.

·        Michael Albert Glenn, black male, 28 years of age, of Kornegay Street was arrested and charged with Third Degree Burglary with a $2,500 bond. 

Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest in a sexual torture case

On October 10, 2011 the Dothan Police Department Investigative Division made a felony arrest in a sexual torture case. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, limited details are being released however investigators did say the crime was committed against an adult female at a local hotel in Dothan on October 10, 2011. Investigators arrested the suspect, Robert Mote yesterday and obtained the warrant and bond earlier today and will now close the investigation.

·        Robert Mote, white male, 30 years of age, of Montgomery Highway was arrested and charged with Sexual Torture with a $160,000 bond. 

Dothan Police Department responded to a local hospital after receiving a report of a patient being treated for a stab wound

On October 8, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a local hospital after receiving a report of a patient being treated for a stab wound in the arm. Upon arrival, police learned the victim received the injury during a domestic related incident. Due to nature of the case, limited details are being released, however investigators say they located and arrested the suspect for the assault.

·        Cassandra Crittenden, black female, 32 years of age, of Persimmon Street was arrested and charged with Second Degree Domestic Violence with a $30,000 bond.

Dothan Police Department responded to a firearm assault at the G-Spot, 908 Columbia Highway

Just after 3:00 a.m. this morning the Dothan Police Department responded to a firearm assault at the G-Spot, 908 Columbia Highway. Upon arrival, police learned three victims were together when approached, two of which were shot in an apparent robbery attempt. The first victim told police he and his friends were approached by a black male who asked if he could borrow his phone. When he did not give him the phone, the suspect pulled a pistol and demanded his wallet which he also refused to hand over. The suspect then shot him in the hand and he along with his two friends fled running in opposite directions. The suspects then chased the second victim (who was in the original group of victims) and shot him in the shin. Investigators stated both injuries were minor, possibly inflicted by bird shot. The suspects were described as three black males, all wearing dark clothing and all having similar physical descriptions of being approximately 5’7 and 160 pounds with dark complexions. Additionally, the armed suspect had a goatee and was wearing a doorag and an L.A. Raiders cap. 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.