LOVETOWN: 08:13 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a “person down” on Dusty Lane in Lovetown.
“Person Down” is a female was found outside in the yard, breathing, but bleeding from the nose and mouth.
Houston County Sheriff Corporal Hunter and Deputy Vann responded along with Cottonwood Rescue.
On arrival of Houston County Sheriff Deputies it was reported the victim is reporting an assault from a burglary overnight. The Sheriff Deputies requested a Sheriff Criminal Investigator be dispatched to the scene.
Initial reports, patient is conscious. A 34 year old female reported to have been hit in the head with a hammer.
Cottonwood Rescue requested Dothan Fire Engine 4 (Southside) be dispatched for advanced life support assistance. The EMS reported a trauma alert.
The Sheriff Department is investigating the circumstances. Houston County Sheriff Patrol Sgt. Nowell is on the scene.
UPDATED @ 08:52 AM
Cottonwood Rescue with Dothan Fire Paramedics have arrived at Southeast Health with the patient.
Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigators are on the scene.
UPDATED @ 09:34 AM
08:59 AM Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigator Brandon Barnes has arrived at Southeast Health. When a call of this nature law enforcement responds to the scene and when a patient is transported a law enforcement officer and/or criminal investigator goes to the hospital where the victim is located.
09:01 AM Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigation Division Commander Captain Donovan Arias and Houston County Sheriff Criminal Division Commander Lt. Anthony Hatcher is on the scene in Lovetown.
UPDATED @ 10:17 AM
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza is on the scene. Houston County Sheriff Lt. Grantham is on the scene. Grantham commands the drone unit of the Sheriff Department. The drone was flying over the scene obtaining scene photographs.
The Sheriff Department is continuing the investigation.
UPDATED @ 4:48 PM
Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigation has determined what took place. The neighborhood is safe and secure and no reason for the area residents to be concerned for their safety. More information will be released in the upcoming days.
