Felony Arrest For First Degree Possession of Marijuana Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgPress ReleaseNovember 3, 2010The Dothan Police Department Narcotic Division has made a felony arrest for First Degree Possession of Marijuana. Narcotics officers served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue on November 1, 2010 as a part of an ongoing investigation. As a result of the search, police seized half a pound of marijuana and arrested Jeremie Parrish.• Jeremie Parrish, black male, 22 years...

Moe’s Southwest Grill a Drive-Thru? The downtown Moe's Southwest Grill has extensive damage to it this afternoon due to a car driving through one of it's big windows and wall. The car sustained major damage in the wreck as well. One person was transported to a local hospital by Pilchers Ambulance. The Dothan Fire Department also responded to the wreck. Some said that the driver may have suffered a medical condition, and it caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The two westbound lanes...

Vehicle Rollover On Montgomery Highway North Of John D. Odom (DOTHAN)  At around 9:45 this morning Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Police Department, and Care Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle rollover on Montgomery Highway between John D. Odom Road and Barrington Road. The vehicle had apparently flipped and ended up on the north bound side of the highway. The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital but not by ambulance, someone took him for non-life threatening injuries.   - Dothan Eye News -...

Vehicle vs. Pole on North St. Andrews and East Main About 4:00 this afternoon, Dothan Police and Dothan Fire were dispatched to a one vehicle wreck at the intersection of East Main Street and North St. Andrews Street. The VW Jetta was traveling Eastbound and veered off the roadway and hit a telephone pole. It was the only vehicle involved. There were only minor injuries. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. (The pictures were sent in by a reader) Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...

John “J.T.” Turner Arrested For Exhibiting Gambling Devices Dothan Police Department 210 North Saint Andrews Street Dothan, Alabama 36303 (334) 615-3000 E-mail dpd@dothan.org Press Release October 18, 2010 The Dothan Police Department Narcotic Division has made a felony arrest for Exhibiting gambling devices in barred house or where speaking tubes or electric signals are used. Investigators say the suspect was placed under arrest during a search warrant served by police in the 300 block of East Spring Street on Friday, October 15, 2010. The search warrant was...

Motorhome Fire at Pecan Point on 231 S. The Dothan Fire Department and Dothan Police responded to a motorhome on fire at Pecan Point R.V. Park on 231 South at about 10:55 a.m. When Firefighters arrived the flames were visible from the roof of the motorhome. The fire was contained to just the motorhome and no other R.V.'s were damaged. The motorhome is a complete loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Dothan Fire Department. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...

Child Safety Seat Clinic Child Safety Seat Clinic Saturday, October 23, 2010 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM K-Mart Southside Make sure your child safety seat is installed and being used correctly. 3 out of 4 seats are installed or used incorrectly Sponsored by: Dothan Police Department and K-Mart Southside This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE All seats will be inspected by members of the Dothan Police Department trained & certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Child Passenger Safety. For questions...

Two Vehicle Accident On Ussery And Lafayette (DOTHAN) Dothan Police Department, Dothan Fire Department and Pilcher's Ambulance Service responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Ussery and Lafayette. None of the occupants were injured. Dothan Police Traffic Division is investigating.- - Robert James - Dothan Eye News -...

Dothan PD Charge Two Men With Felony Attempted First-Degree Sodomy (DOTHAN) Dothan Police have charged Joshua Jarmal Smith, 24 and LaSherm Maurice Wright, 19 with Felony Attempted First-Degree Sodomy which is a class B felony. Joshua Smith is currently being held on a $30,000 bond. If convicted of the crime, these men face up to 20 years in prison.- Joshua Jarmal Smith, 24 LaSherm Maurice Wright, 19 -Dothan Eye News-...

Two Vehicle Accident at Honeysuckle And Hartford Highway (DOTHAN) Wednesday at roughly 2:15 pm there was a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Honeysuckle Road and Hartford Highway. Both vehicle received heavy damage. None of the passengers were injured. Dothan Police Department and  Dothan Fire Department responded. - -Felisha Chambers - Dothan Eye News -...

Golf Carts on the Roadway The Dothan Police Department has seen a rise in motorized golf carts on the roadway, especially those driven by children. In an effort to educate and remind the public that this is unlawful we have created a public service announcement that addresses this concern.Copies of this announcement are available at the front desk of the police department and we are asking our local media to help us spread the word about this dangerous issue. If anyone needs a copy delivered,...

Dothan Police Department Narcotic Division Seizes Narcotics And Cash The Dothan Police Department Narcotic Division served a search warrant yesterday following an ongoing investigation. Investigators say they served the search warrant in conjunction with the Houston County Sheriffs Office in the 800 block of Mobile Street. As a result of the joint effort, police made one arrest and seized narcotics and cash. • Delrick Ashley, black male, 26 years of age, of Mobile Street was arrested and charged with First Degree Possession of Marijuana with a $10,000 bond. Gregory...

Dothan Police Department Makes Felony Arrests for Second Degree Theft of Property The Dothan Police Department Investigative Division has made two felony arrests for Second Degree Theft of Property. Police say the arrests follow an investigation of multiple thefts which occurred in September 2010 in which the suspects stole property from a business on Twitchell Road. During the course of the investigation, police were able to identify and sign warrants for the suspects and who have now been arrested. • Jimmy Townsend, black male, 53 years of age, of Choctaw Street was...

Dothan Police Department Makes Multiple Felony Arrest for Third Degree Burglary The Dothan Police Department has made multiple felony arrest for Third Degree Burglary. Police say the arrests follow an investigation of a report of several subjects exiting Rip Hews Stadium just before 10:00 p.m. last night. Patrol officers responded quickly to the scene and detained five subjects. A member of the investigative division responded and determined property had been taken from the stadium. All five subjects were arrested and the case has now been closed. • Damitri Young, black male,...

UPDATED: Dothan PD Search For Escapee From Houston County Jail Ends In Arrest UPDATE: 10/6/2010 - 12:27 p.m. The Dothan Police Department sent a press release on October 5, 2010 requesting the help of our local media and community in locating Christopher Patterson. Patterson was wanted for questioning regarding a recent burglary in the City of Dothan and wanted for second degree escape with Houston County Corrections as well. We thank everyone for the coverage and calls and would like to report Patterson was located and arrested yesterday. The Dothan Police Department needs...

Dothan PD Makes Two Felony Arrests For First Degree Robbery Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.orgThe Dothan Police Department Investigative Division has made two felony arrests for First Degree Robbery. Investigators say the arrests follow a report of a robbery made at approximately 2:00 a.m. on October 2, 2010. The victim stated he was approached in the 600 block of Bayshore Avenue by three males. The suspects were armed with a knife and demanded money from the victim. Police worked with the victim to identify...

Motorcycle Gets Laid Down on Hartford Highway (DOTHAN): At roughly 7:45 Thursday morning, Dothan Police Department, Dothan Fire Department and CARE Ambulance were dispatched to Hartford Highway just outside the circle to respond to a motorcycle accident. Upon arriving it was learned that the motorcyclist had laid down his bike at a low rate of speed. CARE Ambulance took the driver to a local hospital due to some abrasions and contusions. Dothan Eye News...

Two Vehicle Accident On Reeves Street At Ross Clark Circle (DOTHAN): At around 8:00 a.m. this morning a rear end collision occurred on Reeves Street  in front of the north side K-Mart. Reports are that the accident was related to one driver being on their cell phone. 3 people, including one child were taken to a local hospital with what were reported as non life-threatening injuries. Dothan Police Department, Dothan Fire Department and Pilcher's Ambulance responded. Dothan Eye News...

Shooting at the RR Tracks near Martin Homes This morning Dothan Police responded to a shooting at Martin Homes. When police arrived they learned that the shooting happened last night and the victim just regained consciousness this morning and was able to walk a little ways and call 911. Corporal Rachel David with the Dothan Police Department said that the victim was walking along the railroad tracks last night a little after 10 p.m. and he was robbed and shot in the back of the head. He lost...

Airbag Deployment Accident at the Intersection of Reeves St. and Ross Clark Circle (DOTHAN): Dothan Eye News responded to an airbag deployment accident at the intersection of Reeves St. and Ross Clark Circle. No injuries were reported. Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Police Department and Care ambulance were all on scene. View Larger Map Dothan Eye News...