Monthly Archives: April 2012
Armed Robbery at Dothan Mall
On April 20, three people were robbed at gunpoint outside of Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan. According to Dothan police, the suspect approached a man sitting in his vehicle in the mall parking lot. The suspect pointed a gun at … Continue reading
Posted in Property Crimes
Prescription Drug Crimes on the Rise
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, there are more Americans abusing psychotherapeutics than the number of cocaine, heroin and hallucinogen abusers combined. The Centers for Disease Control says that prescription drugs are responsible for more overdose deaths than “street … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Crimes
Third Death Sentence for Dothan Man
Jerry Jerome Smith, 41, was sentenced to death on April 18 for the murders of three people. It was the third time a Houston County judge had given Smith the death penalty for the same murder convictions. On October 19, … Continue reading
Posted in Violent Crimes
Alabama Drug Take-Back Day
For the forth year in a row, the DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, April 28, residents of Alabama will be able to safely and properly dispose of old prescription drugs that have expired or are … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Crimes
7 New Police Officers In Dothan
The understaffed Dothan Police Department has sworn in 7 new officers. With the addition of these new officers, the Department headcount is now 159 officers, just 6 officers shy of a full staff. Two of these new recruits will be … Continue reading
Posted in DUI
Dothan Principal Arrested For DUI and Assault
On March 17, Dothan Technology Center Principal Gregory Allen was arrested and taken to Dothan City Jail on a DUI charge. According to the police report, Allen’s vehicle struck two motorcycles while traveling westbound on East Main Street. Neither of … Continue reading
Posted in DUI
