Meth found after an alert patrolman performed a routine traffic stop

Dothan, Al.
Charles Murphy, white male, 47 years of age, of Moates Street was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $15,000 bond.
 

Charles Murphy

On May 6, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a felony narcotic arrest following a routine traffic stop. While on routine patrol, an alert patrolman performed a traffic stop on the suspect for failure to use turn signal. The officer stated he made contact with the driver Charles Murphy and learned through a routine driver’s license check that Murphy had active warrants. Murphy was placed under arrest and a search of his vehicle after was conducted after the officer saw Murphy attempting to conceal something beneath his seat. A search of the car and located a clear plastic bag under the seat that contained methamphetamine.

Georgia man arrested after strong armed robbery at Wal-Mart

Dothan, Al.
Curtis Mosley, black male, 24 years of age, of Blakely, Georgia was arrested and charged with First Degree Robbery with a $175,000 bond.
 

Curtis Mosley

On April 24, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a strong armed robbery at Wal-Mart, 4310 Montgomery Highway. Upon arrival, members of loss prevention told police they observed a black male conceal over four hundred dollars worth of merchandise and leave the store without paying for the items. As the suspect exited the store, loss prevention employee’s approached him and identified themselves at which time the suspect pulled a knife and threatened them. Loss prevention members stepped away from the suspect and he fled. On May 4, 2012 the suspect entered Wal-Mart and attempted to return items but was recognized by an alert employee. Police responded quickly and took the suspect into custody. 

neighbor detains theif until police arrives on scene

On May 7, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary attempt in the 3000 block of Webb Road. Witnesses told police Terrance Lamar Davis was attempting to break into a shed when he was interrupted by the resident. Davis attempted to flee on foot but was detained by a neighbor until police arrived on scene. Davis was charged for possessing multiple burglary tools bringing this case to a close.

·        Terrance Lamar Davis, black male, 30 years of age, of Allen Road was arrested and charged with Possession of Burglary Tools with bond being set later today.

Dothan Police MOST WANTED

On May 7, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 600 block of Catalpa Avenue. Patrolmen were quickly in the area and detained several subjects. One of the subjects detained was placed under arrest after police matched his shoes to a shoe print located at the point of entry. When police searched the man, they found two cellular phones taken from the victims’ home in his pocket. Investigators say they have information regarding a possible accomplice and will keep the case open with additional charges pending. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the second suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

·        Tony Tyrone Hawkins, black male, 19 years of age, of Meharis Circle was arrested and charged with Third Degree Burglary with a $15,000 bond.

Man shot inside car on Colorado Street, taken to hospital

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
News Leader 9 has learned that a man was taken to a hospital after being shot on Colorado Street just after 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The victim received a single gunshot wound to the right abdomen while sitting inside a vehicle. He was transported to the Medical Center where he is undergoing treatment at this time.
There were two adult females and a 5-year-old child inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. There were no other report of injuries.
Lt. Bohannan with the Columbus Police Department tells News Leader 9 says this is an ongoing investigation.
Police are said to be looking for multiple suspects responsible for the shooting.
News Leader 9 is following this story. We'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available.

Structure fire confirmed caused by methamphetamine lab one subject in custody

On May 6, 2012 the Dothan Police Department and Dothan Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Inntown Suites 2880 Ross Clark Circle. When Fire Department units arrived on scene they located evidence of a methamphetamine lab. Narcotics investigators responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a methamphetamine lab.  

·        Christopher Shane Hutton, white male, 38 years of age, of Clearmont Drive was arrested and charged with First Degree Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance, First Degree Criminal Mischief, and Second Degree Arson with bonds totaling $700,000.

U-Haul, MovingHelp.com Fined By Florida After 10 News Investigators Story

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Following a 10 News Investigators report into its affiliate website, MovingHelp.com, U-Haul was cited by the State of Florida for breaking laws regarding household movers.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS), which regulates in-state and household movers to give consumer valuable protections, released its investigation two months after the first story aired on 10 News.

The 10 News Investigators exposed how MovingHelp.com was pushing unlicensed movers on customers, putting consumers at risk. The day labor is available to help load, unload, or drive rental trucks.

But with no licenses, there was no oversight of their activity, no background checks, and no property insurance in case items get broken or go missing.

"There was a registration violation," said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. "(U-Haul) has been issued an administrative letter and they…can either request a hearing or pay the fine."

U-Haul was fined just $1,000 for failing to comply with Florida laws, but the fine will start to grow if they continue to resist the regulation from DOACS. State law allows a maximum fine of $5,000 for unlicensed moving activity, but it is not clear if other legal options would be on the table for the state.

The DOACS investigation echoed much of what the 10 News report found, but included a claim from Randal Viggiani, the owner of "Smart Move," that he was terminated from MovingHelp.com because he was "too large" for the director.

"Because Smart Move had its own truck and a license," said the DOACS report, "they were too large to be part of Moving Helper. Viggiani told (Moving Helper's manager) that he had to be licensed and maintain a truck to be in business (in Florida). Despite many attempts to contact and work…he was never able to work with them again."

10 News spoke to representatives from U-Haul on Wednesday, but they did not provide comment for the story.



Uhaul is not only providing this service just in Florida but in every state in the United States.

Dothan Police Department has arrested two people in connection with a series of recent breaking and entering vehicle cases

The Dothan Police Department has arrested two people in connection with a series of recent breaking and entering vehicle cases. Investigators say vehicles in the Hidden Lake subdivision were victimized by two suspects who were recently detained by night shift patrolmen. Investigators say the pair has been arrested for two counts of breaking and entering for crimes they have been connected with on Lakeside Drive and Ontario Drive. 

·        Christopher Giles, white male, 20 years of age, of Lakeside Drive was arrested and charged with two counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle with bonds totaling $5,000.

·        Carl Hickox III, white male, 20 years of age, of Dartmouth Drive was arrested and charged with two counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle with bonds totaling $5,000.

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Dothan Police Department recently responded to a felony theft at Dick's department store.

The Dothan Police Department recently responded to a felony theft at a local department store. Police arrived on scene at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 4401 Montgomery Highway where loss prevention employees briefed them on their internal investigation which had revealed numerous thefts committed by a current employee. Investigators learned Johnathon Smith committed the thefts between February and April 2012 in order to obtain merchandise. Smith was charged with theft bringing the case to a close.

·        Johnathon Smith, white male, 22 years of age, of Newville, Alabama was arrested and charged with Second Degree Theft of Property with a $2,500 bond.

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Dothan Police Department responded to Sears, located at 662 West Main Street in reference to a theft

On April 15, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to Sears, located at 662 West Main Street in reference to a theft.  Police say a loss prevention employee, went to the video surveillance room and observed the suspect, Sonja Drayton, conceal over twenty items in a large bag and exit the store without paying for any of the items.  Dothan Police detained the suspect as she exited the store and recovered the stolen property.

 

Sonja Drake Drayton, black female, 47 years of age, of Richard Road was arrested and charged with Second Degree Theft of Property with a $ 15,000 bond

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Dothan Police Department received information regarding a complaint involving intimidating a witness

On April 15, 2012 the Dothan Police Department received information regarding a complaint involving intimidating a witness. Investigators were called to the scene where they learned Edtron Griffin had threatened an individual because she was a witness and victim involving a charge against him. Due to the previous investigation being open, limited details are being released however investigators have confirmed Griffin did in fact take actions to threaten the victim.

·        Edtron Fitzgerald Griffin, black male, 22 years of age, of Headland Avenue was arrested and charged with Intimidating a Witness with a $10,000 bond.

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Dothan Police Department responded an armed robbery at Dollar General located at 2505 Montgomery Highway

On April 14, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded an armed robbery at Dollar General located at 2505 Montgomery Highway. Investigators say three suspects entered the business just after 9:00 p.m. The suspects’ faces were covered and two suspects had firearms which they pointed at the cashier. The cashier stated all three were black males and she thought them to be young by the way they talked. The suspects demanded cash and then fled from the business. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the suspects to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

* There is surveillance video however DPD has not yet received it from the business that is awaiting their corporate office downloading it. An email will be sent when it becomes available.

Gregory J. Benton

Chief of Police

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Citizens Police Academy Spring 2012 Session Begins May 8, 2012

Media Alert

April 16, 2012

Dothan Police Department

Citizens Police Academy

Spring 2012 Session Begins May 8, 2012

The Citizens Police Academy is intended to provide citizens with a view of the city through the eyes of a Police Officer.  The citizen will be exposed to the challenges and pressures faced by a Police Officer during a normal duty day. 

Program Objectives

The terminal objective of the Citizens Police Academy is to assist the citizen in understanding the role of law enforcement in the community, the training that officers must complete and stresses that crime and public safety place on the City of Dothan.

Training Objectives

The citizen will complete a 12 hour training program that will include safety and academic training similar to training police officers are required to have.

The terminal objective of the training is to enhance the safety of the observer and give the observer enough knowledge to understand an officer’s actions during a duty day.

The observer is encouraged to complete a ride-a-long session of 4 hours with a patrol officer.  The observer may want to spend time in the Communications Center instead of riding.

Training will consist of approximately two-hour blocks each Tuesday night.  Training will begin at 7 PM.  There is no cost for the program and all materials will be provided. *Applications for the spring session are due by May 1, 2012. The spring 2012 session will begin on May 8, 2012 and end June 5, 2012.

Training Schedule

Week 1 – Basic Safety for the Observer and Alabama Criminal Code

Week 2 – Vice and Crime Scene

Week 3 – Traffic Enforcement/Investigation and DUI

Week 4 – Domestic Violence and Hostage Negotiations

Week 5 – Gangs and Bomb and Explosives Devices Unit

Week 6 – Special Response Team and Range Day

The Observer on Patrol

Observers will ride with a Police Officer selected by the Shift Commander.

The officer will give the observer a tour of the city to highlight high drug traffic areas, areas with a high number of commercial and residential burglaries, areas known for traffic problems and other areas of interest involving public safety.  The observer may request an area not highlighted in the tour.

The observers may choose the time they wish to ride.  They will be provided with safety equipment and must sign a waiver of liability before they can ride.

A basic background check will be required before enrollment in the program.

All questions concerning the program should be directed to the Training Division:

PD_Training_Division@Dothan.org  (underscores between)

(334) 615-3690

(334) 615-3699 (fax)

To register for this class the Police Department needs some information for a basic background check.  Your name will be added to the roster and upon completion of the background you will receive notification of your acceptance. *Applications for the spring session are due by May 1, 2012.

The information needed is:

Full Name

Address

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

This information will be used to determine eligibility for acceptance to this program it will not be released outside the Police Department. 

E-Mail address (this is to forward information about the course)

Gregory J. Benton

Chief of Police

Ozark police dispatched calls

APRIL 16, 2012 MONDAY:
@ 8:53 am. Identity Theft. CB&T. Victim (Kathy M. Ingalls) stated an unknown suspect used her identity and debit card on the internet to purchase items without her knowledge or permission.
@ 12:44 pm. Theft of Property 3rd. Willa St. Victim (Willa Martin) reports suspect (Carl Smith) came onto his property and removed items without his knowledge.
@ 1:08 pm. Identity Theft. N. Union Ave. Victim (Chris Hairston) stated suspect (Tinitia Curry) used his EBT card without permission.
@ 2:09 pm. Identity Theft. CB&T. Victim (Michael W. Canfield) stated an unknown suspect used his identity and debit card number several times to purchase unknown items.
@ 3:11 pm. Theft of Property 3rd. Camilla Ave. Victim (Arnold L. O’Quinn) stated an unknown suspect(s) entered his yard and removed property without permission.
@ 3:24 pm. Domestic Dispute. Newton Ave. (Hope L. Martin) and (Levada M. Martin) were arguing over personal matters.
ARRESTS:
Kevin Ray Edwards – Possession of Controlled Substance. 125 Sherwood Trl, Newton. 25 YOA.
James Epling, Jr. – Theft of Cable Television Services/Failure to Appear. 1419 Will Logan Rd. 29 YOA.
Kierra Obieyanna McLeod – Minor in Possession of Alcohol/Disorderly Conduct. 251 Camilla Ave. 18 YOA.

Webb Police locate Mental Patient whom escaped from mental hospital

By:Christopher Jerkins

 

On Monday April 16, 2012 at approximately 3pm, Webb Police Chief Chris Jerkins was notified of a suspicious person in the area of Dexter Street in Webb. Chief Jerkins arrived within minutes and observed a subject matching the suspect's description near Cypress Street in Webb. Chief Jerkins detained the subject and made a check of his identification through Houston County dispatch. The subject was identified as 33 year old Isaac Mount. The check determined that the subject had walked away from The Southeast Alabama Medical Center's Behavior Medicine Unit, and was reported to Dothan Police as escaped. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and turned over to Dothan Police.

Mother, son arrested in aggravated assault following car accident

Columbus police have arrested two people in connection to the Wednesday night shooting following a car accident on Macon Road in front of Kmart.
Jasheeda Greene and her son, Jakevion Greene, have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Authorities say Howard Hardick Jr. cut the Greenes off which is when their car rammed his in retaliation.
They all pulled into a parking lot, which is when Jakevion Green fire shots, hitting Hardick in the arm. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Jasheeda has also been charged with aggressive driving.
Isaac Brown who typically sells doughnuts outside of Kmart as fundraiser, told News Leader 9 that it's not often things like this happen in Midtown and believes this type of incident represents the actions of a select few people.
"It's not a whole group of people it's one person or maybe two people," Brown said.
Both suspect are being held in the Muscogee County Jail and will appear in Recorder's Court Saturday.

Man shot after traffic accident near Kmart parking lot

Columbus police are searching for a man who shot another near the Kmart parking lot on Macon Road.
Authorities say two cars were involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon in the area and pulled over. Soon they got into an argument and one driver pulled out a gun and shot the other.
The suspect , who fled the scene, is described as being in his mid to late teens and about six feet tall.
Police say the car, described as a beige 90s model Impala or Caprise, has a partial tag with the letters BYE.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Columbus police at 706-653-3400.

Facebook crimes include terrorist threats to two area schools

It is a website most people use every single day, but some use it not only for good but to commit crimes.  School shootings have actually been threatened at two area schools, but police were able to prevent that crime thanks to Facebook.
Recently, there were threats made at both Central Freshman Academy and South Girard School in Phenix City. Many teachers, students, and parents never even heard about it because it took place online.
Lt. Jason Whitten with the Phenix City Police Department said, "The ones we've had recently is where someone has threatened to come to the school and threatened to do bodily harm to someone or several people. Saying things like ‘I'm going to come to school and shoot a bunch of people' or ‘I'm going to come to school and kill a bunch of people.' That right there causes disruption in the school and that is part of the terrorist threats law and that itself is a crime."
It's a fairly new crime, but Lt. Whitten says it carries very serious consequences, "Terrorist threats on Facebook towards schools and students in the school. We've had two this year where juveniles have been arrested for making terrorist threats."
The crime is a class C felony, meaning the suspect could spend up to five years in prison.
"The biggest thing is people in the heat of moment typing something out and hitting send. That stays there forever, and the damage is done," Whitten explained to News Leader 9.
Police are conducting complete investigations into these online crimes that take place in their area.
Whitten added, "The most difficult part is jurisdiction, where did the actual crime happen? The internet is everywhere and to commit a crime here in Russell County or Phenix City, Alabama, we need to establish that's where it took place."
Phenix City police have also solved some crimes due to what people post on Facebook. For instance, some burglars have posted pictures of the items they have stolen, and some parents have uploaded photos of their children that have helped police prove child abuse.