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...

Houston County Sheriff Candidate Eddie Ingram Speaks to the Taylor Senior Center (TAYLOR): Friday afternoon Houston County Sheriff Candidate Eddie Ingram took time to speak to a crowd of people at the Taylor Senior Center.Among Mr. Ingram's topics were the recent rise in the burglary rate in Houston County and some of the ways people can reduce the risk of this happening to them.Mr. Ingram stated that one of the main reasons for these home invasions is an increase of prescription medication abuse and theft.Lee Moore of Safetec Security in Headland was...

Another Felony Theft Arrest by Dothan Police Department Press Release August 2, 2010 The Dothan Police Department Investigative Division has made a felony arrest for Theft of Property First Degree. Police say the arrest follows an investigation of a theft report filed by the victim who had actually located the stolen property. The victim provided investigators with proof of ownership of the stolen property and disclosed that he had located the items in a local pawn shop. Investigators were able to identify and arrest the suspect in the...

Dothan Police Make Felony Arrest for Theft and Kidnapping Press Release August 2, 2010 The Dothan Police Department Investigative Division has made a felony arrest for First Degree Theft of Property and Second Degree Kidnapping. Police say the arrest follows the investigation of a report made by an adult male victim who made allegations against several suspects following an incident on July 31, 2010. According to the victim he was robbed in his home in Newton, Alabama by Demichael Simmons and additional juvenile suspects. The victim said after the...

UPDATED:Political campaign Signs Stolen from Washington Street in Dothan Political signs can be seen in and throughout the Wiregrass area as many area candidates attempt to rally support for votes in the upcoming elections. These signs cost around $10 a piece, and that price is paid directly by the candidates for whom the signs represent. Theft of these signs is a growing problem throughout our area, and for one individual, if caught, this sign could cost more than $10. Above is a video of a subject in a black...

Dothan woman arrested for stealing over $500 in underwear Authorities have made an arrest in a shoplifting case that dates back to May of this year. The Dothan Police Department has arrested 49 yr. old Sharla Devorice Bivens of Stough Street, and charged her with felony first degree theft of property shoplifting. Bivens is accused of stealing $570.50 worth of underwear and other clothing from the Belk's department store in the Wiregrass Commons Mall. Authorities also charged Bivens with felony obstruction of justice for allegedly falsely identifying herself to avoid...