The Dothan Police Department Narcotics Unit began a forged prescription investigation in November 2011. During the investigation it was determined that Teresa Johnson, used her position as a former employee at a doctor’s office to illegally obtain prescription medication by having accomplices call in medication which she then called in without authorization from a doctor. Police were contacted by an alert pharmacist who noticed a discrepancy in a prescription which launched the full investigation. Investigators uncovered numerous offenses at several local pharmacies. Police say they arrested Johnson on February 21, 2012 and one accomplice on February 22, 2012. Investigator said one additional arrest was made today bringing the case to a close.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Dothan Police Department Narcotics Unit began a forged prescription investigation in November 2011
The Dothan Police Department Narcotics Unit began a forged prescription investigation in November 2011. During the investigation it was determined that Teresa Johnson, used her position as a former employee at a doctor’s office to illegally obtain prescription medication by having accomplices call in medication which she then called in without authorization from a doctor. Police were contacted by an alert pharmacist who noticed a discrepancy in a prescription which launched the full investigation. Investigators uncovered numerous offenses at several local pharmacies. Police say they arrested Johnson on February 21, 2012 and one accomplice on February 22, 2012. An investigator also said at least on additional arrest is expected before the case is closed.
· Teresa Hope Johnson, white female, 45 years of age, of Hartford, Alabama was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Controlled Substance Crime with a $2,500 bond.
· Stacey Dene Boston, white female, 43 years of age, of Hartford, Alabama was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Controlled Substance Crime with a $2,500 bond.
Rachel Clay, white female, 33 years of age, of Geneva, Alabama is WANTED for Conspiracy to Commit a Controlled Substance Crime. Police are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.
Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary at the Dothan Rescue Mission
On February 19, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary at the Dothan Rescue Mission. During the burglary a safe, electronics and cash were taken. Investigators have been working on the case this week and say they have now made an arrest bringing closure to the case.
The Dothan Police Department would like to thank Dale County Sheriff’s Office and Midland City Police Department for their assistance with this case.
· Andrea Garrison, white female, 23 years of age, of Midland City, Alabama was arrested and charged with Third Degree Burglary with a $2,500 bond.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
GEORGIA Woman dies after home catches fire
A 69-year-old Columbus woman was found dead after her house caught on fire.
Authorities were called to the scene at Marathon Drive shortly after 8 pm Wednesday night.
Muscogee County's deputy coroner tells News Leader 9, Erell Williams was in the house by herself. Her body is being sent to Atlanta for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Meantime, Columbus police say the fire does not appear to be suspicious and the cause is still under investigation.
We'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available.
9 year old child dies after grandmother makes her run for 3 hrs for lying GRANDOTHER ARRESTED FOR MURDER
By Associated Press
ATTALLA, Ala. (AP) - At the end of a dirt road leading to a doublewide trailer in rural Alabama, authorities say 9-year-old Savannah Hardin was being forced to run for three hours as punishment for having lied to her grandmother about eating candy bars. The severely dehydrated girl had a seizure and died days later, her death ruled a homicide.
Her grandmother and stepmother who police say meted out the punishment are in jail, facing murder charges Wednesday.
Witnesses told deputies that Savannah was told to run and not allowed to stop for three hours on Friday, an Etowah County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said. The girl's stepmother, 27-year-old Jessica Mae Hardin, called police at 6:45 p.m., telling them that Savannah was having a seizure and was unresponsive.
Neighbor Rodger Simpson said he saw a little girl running at around 4 p.m., but didn't see anybody chasing or coercing her.
"I saw her running down there, that's what I told the detectives," Simpson said from his home on a hill overlooking the Hardins. "But I don't see how that would kill her."
Authorities are still trying to determine whether Savannah was forced to run by physical coercion or by verbal commands. Deputies were told the girl was forced to run after lying to her grandmother, 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard, about having eaten the candy, sheriff's office spokeswoman Natalie Barton said.
Savannah Hardin died Monday at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. The sheriff's release says the autopsy report showed the girl was extremely dehydrated and had a very low sodium level. A state pathologist ruled it a homicide.
The sheriff's office received calls from concerned citizens who had witnessed the running. No other details were released.
Gail Denny and her husband Phil, live just up a dirt road from the home. They've known the family since they moved to the area in northeastern Alabama seven years ago.
The Denny's say they were used to seeing Savannah and other neighborhood children out waiting on the school bus in the morning. Gayle said her grandson had a crush on Savannah.
"My grandson asked her to be his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, and she said 'yes,'" Gail said before dissolving into tears.
The trailer where Savannah lived with her father, Robert Hardin, and stepmother was surrounded by a wooden fence, playground equipment and toys. Neighbors say they never saw children playing in the yard.
Neighbors tell The Associated Press that Garrard owned a lot of property along the road and much of her family lived in homes on that property.
"It seems like a very happy extended family around here," Denny said. "There are mothers, grandmothers, kids. It sounds like a punishment that got out of hand."
Denny had brought a candle to the Hardin property and lit it beside a stuffed animal surrounded by roses.
Garrard and Jessica Mae Hardin are being held in the Etowah County Detention Center, each on a $500,000 cash bond.
Court records show that Robert Hardin filed for divorce in August of 2010. In his complaint, he asserted his wife was bi-polar and of had alcoholic tendencies. He accused her of previously having run off with the couple's own child.
In her response, Jessica denied all of Robert's allegations.
Five months after filing for divorce, the two asked a judge to dismiss their case.
Savannah Hardin was a third-grader at Carlisle Elementary School. Superintendent Alan Cosby said her desk had been turned into a makeshift memorial where her classmates could leave notes and mementos. He said counselors and social workers were made available for students.
"This is obviously a very tragic, devastating, heartbreaking situation," Cosby said. "Nothing like this has ever happened before."
ATTALLA, Ala. (AP) - At the end of a dirt road leading to a doublewide trailer in rural Alabama, authorities say 9-year-old Savannah Hardin was being forced to run for three hours as punishment for having lied to her grandmother about eating candy bars. The severely dehydrated girl had a seizure and died days later, her death ruled a homicide.
Her grandmother and stepmother who police say meted out the punishment are in jail, facing murder charges Wednesday.
Witnesses told deputies that Savannah was told to run and not allowed to stop for three hours on Friday, an Etowah County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said. The girl's stepmother, 27-year-old Jessica Mae Hardin, called police at 6:45 p.m., telling them that Savannah was having a seizure and was unresponsive.
Neighbor Rodger Simpson said he saw a little girl running at around 4 p.m., but didn't see anybody chasing or coercing her.
"I saw her running down there, that's what I told the detectives," Simpson said from his home on a hill overlooking the Hardins. "But I don't see how that would kill her."
Authorities are still trying to determine whether Savannah was forced to run by physical coercion or by verbal commands. Deputies were told the girl was forced to run after lying to her grandmother, 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard, about having eaten the candy, sheriff's office spokeswoman Natalie Barton said.
Savannah Hardin died Monday at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. The sheriff's release says the autopsy report showed the girl was extremely dehydrated and had a very low sodium level. A state pathologist ruled it a homicide.
The sheriff's office received calls from concerned citizens who had witnessed the running. No other details were released.
Gail Denny and her husband Phil, live just up a dirt road from the home. They've known the family since they moved to the area in northeastern Alabama seven years ago.
The Denny's say they were used to seeing Savannah and other neighborhood children out waiting on the school bus in the morning. Gayle said her grandson had a crush on Savannah.
"My grandson asked her to be his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, and she said 'yes,'" Gail said before dissolving into tears.
The trailer where Savannah lived with her father, Robert Hardin, and stepmother was surrounded by a wooden fence, playground equipment and toys. Neighbors say they never saw children playing in the yard.
Neighbors tell The Associated Press that Garrard owned a lot of property along the road and much of her family lived in homes on that property.
"It seems like a very happy extended family around here," Denny said. "There are mothers, grandmothers, kids. It sounds like a punishment that got out of hand."
Denny had brought a candle to the Hardin property and lit it beside a stuffed animal surrounded by roses.
Garrard and Jessica Mae Hardin are being held in the Etowah County Detention Center, each on a $500,000 cash bond.
Court records show that Robert Hardin filed for divorce in August of 2010. In his complaint, he asserted his wife was bi-polar and of had alcoholic tendencies. He accused her of previously having run off with the couple's own child.
In her response, Jessica denied all of Robert's allegations.
Five months after filing for divorce, the two asked a judge to dismiss their case.
Savannah Hardin was a third-grader at Carlisle Elementary School. Superintendent Alan Cosby said her desk had been turned into a makeshift memorial where her classmates could leave notes and mementos. He said counselors and social workers were made available for students.
"This is obviously a very tragic, devastating, heartbreaking situation," Cosby said. "Nothing like this has ever happened before."
Monday, February 20, 2012
firearm assault at Club Prime Time, 230 East Powell Street
On February 18, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a firearm assault at Club Prime Time, 230 East Powell Street. Investigators worked tirelessly on this case and say the shooter has been arrested. The investigation revealed the suspect and victim were fighting in the club. Both parties exited the club and continued to fight outside of the club after which the suspect retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and fired at least three shots towards the victim who was hit once in the leg. Another patron of the club was not involved in the fight, but was in the vicinity when shots were fired and was struck in the arm and leg. Both victims were treated at a local hospital for moderate injuries. The suspect, Tavis Banks was located at an apartment in Johnson Homes and apprehended by a police canine. Banks was charged with Attempted Murder and First Degree Assault bringing the case to a close.
· Tavis Banks, black male, 24 years of age, of Johnson Circle was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and First Degree Assault with bonds totaling $600,000.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Parents Need Help Finding Missing Boy
name is Austin Harvill, he is 16 years old, 5’9 & has dirty blond hair. He was last seen last night. If anyone has seen him they may contact his step-mom, Julie, 334-791-6709 or his dad , Neil 334-791-5014
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