On September 3rd, 2014 the Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest, following a recent investigation into the theft and destruction of property from several local businesses.

Dothan Police Department

210 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, Alabama  36303

(334) 615-3000

E-mail dpd@dothan.org

Press Release

September 4, 2014

On September 3rd, 2014 the Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest, following a recent investigation into the theft and destruction of property from several local businesses.

Investigators say that between August 24th and August 31st of 2014, Josef Jahn III stole copper materials from the air conditioning and refrigeration units of the “Food Depot” located at 1357 Fortner Street, the Piggly Wiggly” located at 767 West Selma Street and the “Piggly Wiggly” located at 1140 Montgomery Highway. While in the commission of those thefts, his actions caused over $54,000.00 in combined property damages to all three businesses. Josef Jahn III was identified as a suspect after patrol officers received information linking him to the crimes.

Josef Jahn III was arrested and charged with multiple theft and criminal mischief crimes. His arrest now brings these cases to a close.

• Josef Wilhelm Jahn III, white male, 30 years of age, of Brougham Court was arrested and charged with four counts of first degree Theft of Property and two counts of first degree Criminal Mischief. Bonds have been set and total $52,500.00.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

             Josef Wilhelm Jahn III

Gregory J. Benton

Chief of Police

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