Dothan prisoner escapes in hospital Captured!

The Dothan Police Department has arrested Curtis Thomas Bacon of Dothan for one count of Escape Second Degree. Bacon was serving time for fines in the Dothan City Jail. He was being treated at a local hospital when he escaped from custody. A Dothan City Jail uniform was found in the stairwell of the hospital. A short time later Dothan Police Officer found Bacon at a downtown motel and he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

                 

·        Curtis Thomas Bacon, white male, 23 years of age, of E. Newton Street was arrested and charged with one count of Escape 2^nd with a $15,000.00 bond.

Ozark Police- Who has been bad

MARCH 15, 2012 THURSDAY:

@ 6:14 am. Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Larry Ct. Victim (Candace M. Gardner) stated suspect (Matthew J. Wilson) took her vehicle and money without permission.

@ 12:21 pm. Duty to Give Information and Render Aid. E.O.C.C. Complainant (Daniel C. Grahm) reported an unknown suspect hit his mother’s vehicle while it was parked in the student parking lot. Suspect left the premises without reporting the incident.

@ 5:17 pm. Theft of Property 3rd/Theft of Property 3rd. Briarhill Ct. Victim (Kuprika L. Reynolds) stated suspect (Gary Carson) took her vehicle without permission. She later reported the vehicle being back in her possession. Victim also stated suspect removed items from the vehicle without her knowledge.

@ 6:22 pm. Theft of Property 3rd. Wooden Ln. Victim (Rickey L. Outlaw) stated suspect (Richard L. Outlaw) came to his residence and removed $20.00 without permission and left the premises.

@ 10:11 pm. Harassment. U.S. Hwy 231. Victim (Ashley N. Hayes) stated she and an unknown suspect verbally argued over suspect making a purchase. Victim stated when she asked suspect to leave; he made threats of bodily harm towards her.

@ 10:27 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd. Laurel Ct. Victim (Justin D. Stanford) stated him and suspect (Annette Matthews) were arguing over personal matters. Victim stated suspect grabbed a bat and hit him in the ear.

@ 11:10 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd, Harassing Communications. Flowers Ave. Victim (Mary K. Garner) stated suspect (Derrick L. Ross) broke into her residence and damaged property in several rooms. Suspect continues to send her threatening text and voice mails suggesting he will do more damage to her property.

@ 11:54 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd, Harassing Communications. Smith Ave. Victim (Shannon M. Sasser) stated suspect (Justin K. Sasser) continuously calls her cell phone using obscene language and making threats of bodily harm.

ARRESTS:

Annette Matthews – Domestic Violence 3rd, Assault. 214 Laurel Ct. 40 YOA.

Anthony Lee Siples – Assault 3rd. 716 Newton Ave. 18 YOA.

OZARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

DAILY BULLETIN – FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012

Columbus murder suspect arrested in Florida

By COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)

The suspect in Columbus's latest murder is now being held behind bars in Florida.

Columbus police got a call Saturday evening from the girlfriend of 29-year-old Mark Merritt, the man police say is responsible for the stabbing death of Lakebottom resident Michael Crowley.

The girlfriend told investigators she was on the phone with Merritt, and then she initiated a three-way call with police. Investigators advised Merritt to turn himself in to police for murder. He complied, and around 6 p.m. Saturday evening he walked into the Orlando Police Department in Florida and was placed under arrest. 

Merritt is being held in the Orange County Jail, pending extradition to Columbus. Investigators say if Merritt is cooperative, he could be back in Columbus within a matter of days. 

Their investigation into the murder of Michael Crowley revealed that Merritt and Crowley had known each other for close to ten years. Police say Crowley would sometimes let Merritt stay in his Lakebottom home when he needed a little help.

Police say the weekend before Crowley was stabbed to death, Merritt was staying with friends in the Atlanta area and they had thrown him out. According to police, Merritt then made contact with Crowley and made arrangements to stay with him for a day or two in Columbus. That's when police say Merritt and Crowley got into some sort of argument, Merritt stabbed Crowley and then stole his Ford Explorer.

Tuesday law enforcement in Cobb County found Crowley's Explorer partially burned. That same night police in Columbus found Michael Crowley stabbed to death in his Lakebottom home. 

Merritt has not revealed any motive or further information on the crime he is accused of, and he will remain in the Orange County Jail until he can be transported to the Muscogee County Jail.

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Dothan Police Department responded to a strong armed robbery at Lowe's, 2671 Ross Clark Circle

On January 16, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a strong armed robbery at Lowe's, 2671 Ross Clark Circle. Upon arrival, police learned security members witnessed a white male and a white female take a drill out of the packaging and put it in the female's purse. The suspects also concealed a knife in the male's pocket. When security members confronted the subjects, the male punched the employee in the face and then pulled the knife on him. The employee then backed away from the suspects who then fled. Employees stated a white two door Mitsubishi left the parking lot just after the incident and may have been the suspect’s vehicle; however employees could not see the vehicle’s occupants and say it may not necessarily be involved. Following a lengthy investigation, police say both suspects have now been identified and arrested bringing this case to a close.

·        Tasha Leigh Miller, white female, 35 years of age, of Montgomery Highway was arrested and charged with First Degree Robbery with a $60,000 bond.

·        Richard Allan Brannon, white male, 44 years of age, of Montgomery Highway was arrested and charged with First Degree Robbery with a $60,000 bond.

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MISSING ALABAMA/GEORGIA RESIDENT. UPDATE ! missing person if found !

!!!!!!!!!  UPDATE !!!!!!!!

Davids family has contacted us and informed us that their son has been found alive and safe !

they will fill us in with details when they get them.

The family is very thankful for everyone's help !

The family of DAVID TAYLOR is asking for help in finding their missing son,

David Taylor is 21 years old and is missing since march 11,2012  he was last seen getting gas at a gas station on exit 74 Peachtree city/Fairburn exit in Georgia around 11:30 pm.

David Taylor is driving an burnt orange saturn VUE SUV  with Alabama tag AL43D27B0

We ask that if you have seen or may see David or this vehicle please contact his family at 678-334-4358

ANY information can be helpful in finding their son.

David's family asks for all our viewers who reads this article to PLEASE share this article on your facebook wall and help spread the word in finding their son.

Dothan Police Department has made numerous arrests over the past two weeks while investigating a series of burglaries at Houston Academy School

The Dothan Police Department has made numerous arrests over the past two weeks while investigating a series of burglaries at Houston Academy School. The investigation has resulted in five individuals being charged with a combined total of thirteen felony counts bringing this extensive case to a close. Investigators say burglaries were committed at the school on February 10^th, 17^th and 28^th, 2012. During this same two week period, credit cards stolen during the burglaries were used at numerous Dothan convenience stores for purchases of gasoline and snacks. Individuals conspiring to commit this extensive series of crimes have now been arrested and charged with the incidents in which they were involved. 

·        Dustin Nicholas Holland, white male, 18 years of age, of Monterey Court was arrested and charged with three counts of Third Degree Burglary and two counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card with bonds totaling $25,000.

·        Alan Reid Parker Junior, white male, 18 years of age, of Prattville, Alabama was arrested and charged with two counts of Third Degree Burglary and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card with bonds totaling $15,000.

·        Alexa Michelle Wicher, white female, 18 years of age, of Sioux Street was arrested and charged with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card with a $2,500.

·        Trevor Dewayne Parrish, white male, 20 years of age, of Anna Lee Drive was arrested and charged with two counts of Third Degree Burglary with bonds totaling $10,000.

·        Lauren Davis, white female, 18 years of age, of Tacoma Street was arrested and charged with two counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card with bonds totaling $10,000.

Dothan Police Department’s Community Watch Program is sponsoring a Family Fun Day for the residents of District 2 at Gussie McMillon Park

The Dothan Police Department’s Community Watch Program is sponsoring a Family Fun Day for the residents of District 2 at Gussie McMillon Park on April 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be food, games for the kids, music to include live entertainment, police demonstrations with a K-9 demo and Helicopter landing, and numerous vendors from within the local business community.

The purpose of this event is for the residents of District 2 to take a stand and fight back against crime in their neighborhoods.  The residents are partnering with the Community Watch Program to become trained in crime prevention.  

Gussie McMillon Park is located at the corner of Shirley Street and Pryor Street, where the old East Highland School was once located. We ask that children be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additional sponsors of the Family Fun Day are Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Leisure Services, MDI, and Hogg & Gartlan Law Firm. Questions about the event may be directed to the Community Watch Program Coordinator Corporal RaeMonica Carney at 334-797-0121. 

Gregory J. Benton

Chief of Police

Ozark Police- Who has been bad

MARCH 13, 2012 TUESDAY:
@ 12:17 pm. Harassment/Criminal Mischief 3rd. Ross Dr. Victim (Starr S. Webb) stated suspect (Dedric Dean) was upset with victim. Suspect threatened victim with bodily harm and used a stick to shatter the windows in the victim’s vehicle. Later on the same date suspect called victim and made threats of physically assault. Suspect also busted victim’s rear windshield with a golf club.
@ 12:54 pm. Domestic Violence 3rd, Menacing. Flowers Dr. Victim (Derrick L. Ross) stated he and suspect (Mary G. Ross) were arguing over personal matter. Suspect attempted to strike victim with a baseball bat.
@ 9:05 pm. Theft of Property 3rd. Andrews Ave. Victim (Claude T. Chadwick) stated an unknown suspect removed his tag from his vehicle without permission.
@ 10:24 pm. Harassment. Hull Ct. Victim (Frederick D. Chambers) stated suspect (Marquez Rodriquez) made threats of bodily harm in reference to personal matters.
ARRESTS:
Reginald Anthony Kelly – Distribution of a Controlled Substance. 170 Simmons St. 53 YOA

MAN HUNT FOR Michael Byrd FOR THEFT OF 2 VEHICLES FROM GRACE HARVEST CHURCH

Press Release

March 12, 2012

The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local community and media in locating a man wanted for theft. On March 2, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to Grace Harvest Church, 475 West Main Street, after receiving a call that two vehicles had been stolen. Police learned a car and pickup truck were taken from the business and church staff provided surveillance video which identified the suspect. The next day police located the car, a Lincoln Town Car, unoccupied at a downtown business. Surveillance video from the business showed the same suspect previously identified as the one driving the car. Investigators say they have signed a warrant against the suspect, Michael Byrd and say police continue to search for the stolen pickup, a Chevrolet 1500. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or location of the suspect or stolen truck to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

·        Michael David Byrd, white male, 55 years of age, of Geneva, Alabama is WANTED for First Degree Theft of Property.

Dothan Police Department made a felony narcotics arrest following a routine traffic stop.

Press Release

March 12, 2012

On March 10, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a felony narcotics arrest following a routine traffic stop. While on routine patrol, a Dothan police officer conducted a traffic stop on a car for a violation.  During the course of the stop, the officer asked the passenger to exit the vehicle and asked him to sit on the bumper of the car. As he did a clear plastic baggie holding methamphetamine fell from his pants leg. The passenger, Jonathan Wise was arrested a charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

·        Jonathan Wise, white male, 30 years of age, of Naomi Drive was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $15,000 bond.