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Dothan Police Department Press Release, Wanted for Theft
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseJanuary 7, 2011On September 17, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a theft of property at Fred’s (2146 South Oates Street). The theft did not involve the business, rather a customer shopping there. The victim placed her purse in a shopping cart and became distracted, leaving the purse behind. The purse was then taken by a black male wearing all black who was washing windows at the time....
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseJanuary 7, 2011On September 17, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a theft of property at Fred’s (2146 South Oates Street). The theft did not involve the business, rather a customer shopping there. The victim placed her purse in a shopping cart and became distracted, leaving the purse behind. The purse was then taken by a black male wearing all black who was washing windows at the time....
Dothan Eye News Has Been Undergoing Repairs
We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we have been doing some repairs on the website. It will be back up and running on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Thank you for being loyal readers.Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we have been doing some repairs on the website. It will be back up and running on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Thank you for being loyal readers.Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Alabama State Trooper Press Release on Denton Road Fatality
A single vehicle crash Wednesday night in Houston County claimed the life of a Dothan man. William Ken Nowell, 62, of Dothan was traveling north on Denton Road when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed.The initial investigation indicates that Nowell’s 1967 Ford Cobra was traveling over the posted speed limit when he ran off the road and struck a tree. Nowell was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd.Alcohol is...
A single vehicle crash Wednesday night in Houston County claimed the life of a Dothan man. William Ken Nowell, 62, of Dothan was traveling north on Denton Road when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed.The initial investigation indicates that Nowell’s 1967 Ford Cobra was traveling over the posted speed limit when he ran off the road and struck a tree. Nowell was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd.Alcohol is...
UPDATE #3: Calhoun in Custody, Body Found in Car. Mia’s Car Found Burned in Geneva County. Police Need Help in Finding Missing Mia Brown From Holmes County
Holmes County, Florida: Thursday night is the last time anyone has seen or heard from Mia Chay Brown, 24 or Johnny Mack Sketo Calhoun, 33. Brown worked at Charlie's Grocery on Highway 79 along the Florida-Alabama line. She was last seen around 8 P.M. on Thursday night when she was getting off work. Calhoun asked Brown for a ride earlier in the day on Thursday. Calhoun was often seen around there and the Hartford area. Sunday night, Mia's mother and...
Holmes County, Florida: Thursday night is the last time anyone has seen or heard from Mia Chay Brown, 24 or Johnny Mack Sketo Calhoun, 33. Brown worked at Charlie's Grocery on Highway 79 along the Florida-Alabama line. She was last seen around 8 P.M. on Thursday night when she was getting off work. Calhoun asked Brown for a ride earlier in the day on Thursday. Calhoun was often seen around there and the Hartford area. Sunday night, Mia's mother and...
Dothan Police Department Press Release; Second Degree Assault
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 15, 2010On October 23, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a medical emergency on Linden Street. Upon arrival, police found an adult male unconscious lying in the grass. The patient was taken to a local hospital where he has remained in stable but serious condition. Over time the victim was able to regain consciousness and tell police the events leading to an assault. The victim stated he...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 15, 2010On October 23, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a medical emergency on Linden Street. Upon arrival, police found an adult male unconscious lying in the grass. The patient was taken to a local hospital where he has remained in stable but serious condition. Over time the victim was able to regain consciousness and tell police the events leading to an assault. The victim stated he...
Dothan Police Department Press Release; Wanted for Theft
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 15, 2010The Dothan Police Investigative Division has been working on a theft case for some time now and is seeking the help of our local media and community in solving the case. Police say the theft occurred at Land of Cotton Antiques, 2210 Ross Clark Circle, on July 17, 2010. Investigators have obtained video of the suspects and ask that everyone take a close look and offer any...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 15, 2010The Dothan Police Investigative Division has been working on a theft case for some time now and is seeking the help of our local media and community in solving the case. Police say the theft occurred at Land of Cotton Antiques, 2210 Ross Clark Circle, on July 17, 2010. Investigators have obtained video of the suspects and ask that everyone take a close look and offer any...
UPDATE: The Bay County School Board Meeting Turns Into a Hostage Situation
About an hour ago, a man armed with a pistol took hostages at the Bay County School Board Meeting in Panama City, Florida. The suspect spoke at the meeting very briefly, then he pulled out a can of red spray paint and painted a circle on the wall with a "V" in it. After that, he pulled out a gun and took hostages. He did release all the women and children, but he kept all the men. He started questioning...
About an hour ago, a man armed with a pistol took hostages at the Bay County School Board Meeting in Panama City, Florida. The suspect spoke at the meeting very briefly, then he pulled out a can of red spray paint and painted a circle on the wall with a "V" in it. After that, he pulled out a gun and took hostages. He did release all the women and children, but he kept all the men. He started questioning...
New Episode of Bama Belles Tonight on TLC
The new episode of Bama Belles is going to be very exciting from what I hear. Of course, with a trip to Cowboys you know it will be drama filled! Looks like there might be a few fights happening. Fights? At Cowboys? Yeah, I know it's hard to believe. Please tune in to TLC tonight at 9 p.m. central time so we can make the ratings go sky high and give these Belles another season on t.v. This is their...
The new episode of Bama Belles is going to be very exciting from what I hear. Of course, with a trip to Cowboys you know it will be drama filled! Looks like there might be a few fights happening. Fights? At Cowboys? Yeah, I know it's hard to believe. Please tune in to TLC tonight at 9 p.m. central time so we can make the ratings go sky high and give these Belles another season on t.v. This is their...
Weather Update
Surface Observations from Western Canada Showed A Large, Cold, and very Dry Airmass Building over the Northwest Territory. this Airmass is Expected to Move Quickly Southeastward this Weekend, Entering Our area Behind a Strong Cold Front During The Day on Sunday. Strong winds are Expected Behind this Cold Front, and Wind Chill Readings Sunday Night and Monday Morning Could Reach Dangerous Levels in the Teens. Despite Sunny Skies Monday, Highs May Struggle to Reach 40 Degrees, and the Gusty Northwest...
Surface Observations from Western Canada Showed A Large, Cold, and very Dry Airmass Building over the Northwest Territory. this Airmass is Expected to Move Quickly Southeastward this Weekend, Entering Our area Behind a Strong Cold Front During The Day on Sunday. Strong winds are Expected Behind this Cold Front, and Wind Chill Readings Sunday Night and Monday Morning Could Reach Dangerous Levels in the Teens. Despite Sunny Skies Monday, Highs May Struggle to Reach 40 Degrees, and the Gusty Northwest...
Dothan Police Department Press Release; Wanted for Attempted Murder
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress Release * UpdateDecember 10, 2010On December 7, 2010 he Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting called in at 10:54 a.m. in the 1100 block of Dellwood Avenue. Upon arrival police were told by victims that two young black males had approached the yard they were standing in and words were exchanged when one of the victims told the suspects not to come into the yard. According to the...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress Release * UpdateDecember 10, 2010On December 7, 2010 he Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting called in at 10:54 a.m. in the 1100 block of Dellwood Avenue. Upon arrival police were told by victims that two young black males had approached the yard they were standing in and words were exchanged when one of the victims told the suspects not to come into the yard. According to the...
AMBER ALERT
Florida Department of Law EnforcementMissing Endangered Persons Information ClearinghouseAMBER ALERTENDANGEREDBRITTANY MAE SMITHDate Missing: 12/2/2010Missing From: Salem,VA County: RoanokeBirth Date: 3/13/1998 Age Disappeared: 12 yrs 8 monthsHeight: 5' 00" Race: White Hair: BrownWeight: 100 Sex: Female Eyes: BrownNarrative: A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Brittany Mae Smith, last seen Friday, December 3, 2010 at 8:33PM in the area of the 1800 block of W. Main Street in Salem, Virginia. Authorities believe the child was abducted by suspect Jeffery Scott...
Florida Department of Law EnforcementMissing Endangered Persons Information ClearinghouseAMBER ALERTENDANGEREDBRITTANY MAE SMITHDate Missing: 12/2/2010Missing From: Salem,VA County: RoanokeBirth Date: 3/13/1998 Age Disappeared: 12 yrs 8 monthsHeight: 5' 00" Race: White Hair: BrownWeight: 100 Sex: Female Eyes: BrownNarrative: A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Brittany Mae Smith, last seen Friday, December 3, 2010 at 8:33PM in the area of the 1800 block of W. Main Street in Salem, Virginia. Authorities believe the child was abducted by suspect Jeffery Scott...
Bama Belles Re-run Episode Tonight
Please tune in to TLC tonight at 6 p.m. central time for a re-run episode of Bama Belles! They need high ratings so they can film some more and have more than 3 episodes! Please watch tonight!Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Please tune in to TLC tonight at 6 p.m. central time for a re-run episode of Bama Belles! They need high ratings so they can film some more and have more than 3 episodes! Please watch tonight!Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Bomb Threat at Enterprise High School
There has been a bomb threat at Enterprise High School this afternoon that has caused students and faculty to be stranded out in the cold weather. The latest unconfirmed information we have is that two bombs have been located and bomb squad teams from Enterprise and Ft. Rucker are on scene. We have a reporter on the way to Enterprise and we will update with information as we receive it. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
There has been a bomb threat at Enterprise High School this afternoon that has caused students and faculty to be stranded out in the cold weather. The latest unconfirmed information we have is that two bombs have been located and bomb squad teams from Enterprise and Ft. Rucker are on scene. We have a reporter on the way to Enterprise and we will update with information as we receive it. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Hard Freeze Warning Tonight
Please remember to check on your elderly neighbors or family members and make sure they have heat and their house and water pipes are secured and ready for the freezing temperatures. Make sure your pets are out of the weather and in a warm place tonight. Also, make sure you wrap your exposed pipes and leave them dripping. This weather is very serious and can kill people and pets if they are in it even for a short period of...
Please remember to check on your elderly neighbors or family members and make sure they have heat and their house and water pipes are secured and ready for the freezing temperatures. Make sure your pets are out of the weather and in a warm place tonight. Also, make sure you wrap your exposed pipes and leave them dripping. This weather is very serious and can kill people and pets if they are in it even for a short period of...
Dothan Police Department Press Release; Information Needed about Shooting
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting called in at 10:54 this morning in the 1100 block of Dellwood Avenue. Upon arrival police were told by victims that two young black males had approached the yard they were standing in and words were exchanged when one of the victims told the suspects not to come into the yard. According to the victims, one of the suspects...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting called in at 10:54 this morning in the 1100 block of Dellwood Avenue. Upon arrival police were told by victims that two young black males had approached the yard they were standing in and words were exchanged when one of the victims told the suspects not to come into the yard. According to the victims, one of the suspects...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Six Counts of Breaking and Entering
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010On December 1, 2010 The Dothan Police Department arrested Paul Dixon Baker for Unlawful Breaking and Entering into vehicles. The investigator assigned to the case has been working through several case files in which Baker was a suspect and as a result signed a total of six felony warrants against Baker. Police say Baker made entry into a Chevrolet in the 600 block of Westbrook Road on...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010On December 1, 2010 The Dothan Police Department arrested Paul Dixon Baker for Unlawful Breaking and Entering into vehicles. The investigator assigned to the case has been working through several case files in which Baker was a suspect and as a result signed a total of six felony warrants against Baker. Police say Baker made entry into a Chevrolet in the 600 block of Westbrook Road on...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Burglary
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010On December 6, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a call from the Days Inn Hotel, 3071 Ross Clark Circle. Employees of the hotel called police to report a possible prowler. During the course of questioning, patrol officers learned the suspect, Olna Graham, had obtained a master key for the hotel rooms and had used that key to make entry into several rooms, including two attempts...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 7, 2010On December 6, 2010 the Dothan Police Department responded to a call from the Days Inn Hotel, 3071 Ross Clark Circle. Employees of the hotel called police to report a possible prowler. During the course of questioning, patrol officers learned the suspect, Olna Graham, had obtained a master key for the hotel rooms and had used that key to make entry into several rooms, including two attempts...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Theft of Property
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a report of theft at 3011 Ross Clark Circle, Country Hearth Inn and Suites on December 4, 2010. Upon arrival, police learned that an employee of the business had taken U.S. Currency from a cash box earlier that day. Investigators were called to the scene and following a brief investigation, arrested the suspect for Second Degree Theft of Property. Investigators say...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a report of theft at 3011 Ross Clark Circle, Country Hearth Inn and Suites on December 4, 2010. Upon arrival, police learned that an employee of the business had taken U.S. Currency from a cash box earlier that day. Investigators were called to the scene and following a brief investigation, arrested the suspect for Second Degree Theft of Property. Investigators say...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Second Degree Assault
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting on December 5, 2010 just after 4:00 a.m. The shooting occurred in front of Plai Boi Palace, 507 N Cherry Street. Investigators were called to the scene where they learned the victim was shot in the leg and was transported to a local hospital. The injury was not life threatening and the victim was treated and released the same...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010The Dothan Police Department responded to a shooting on December 5, 2010 just after 4:00 a.m. The shooting occurred in front of Plai Boi Palace, 507 N Cherry Street. Investigators were called to the scene where they learned the victim was shot in the leg and was transported to a local hospital. The injury was not life threatening and the victim was treated and released the same...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, 3 Arrested on Drug Charges
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010On December 3, 2010 investigators with The Dothan Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigative traffic stop in the parking lot of Johnson Homes. During the course of the stop, investigators seized 2.2 ounces of marijuana and narcotic paraphernalia from the vehicle. In conjunction with the seizure, officers arrested Katie Corbitt and Jerome Jackson Jr. for First Degree Possession of Marijuana. Police continued to investigate the case...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseDecember 6, 2010On December 3, 2010 investigators with The Dothan Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigative traffic stop in the parking lot of Johnson Homes. During the course of the stop, investigators seized 2.2 ounces of marijuana and narcotic paraphernalia from the vehicle. In conjunction with the seizure, officers arrested Katie Corbitt and Jerome Jackson Jr. for First Degree Possession of Marijuana. Police continued to investigate the case... 
