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HOUSTON COUNTY:    Oh well, please take notice this IS NOT a good idea!!!

On April 14, 2025 a Houston County Sheriff Deputy, while on weekly patrol,  arrested William Henry Bowman III for DUI. The Deputy ran Mr. Bowman on the drunk machine, AKA Intoxilizer. The reading on the drunk machine Mr. Bowman was alleged to have had a score of.16% BAC. In Alabama you are considered drunk from .08 and above.

On October 3, 2025 there are allegations Mr. Bowman committed the offense of Domestic Violence – Strangulation. The allegations are Mr. Bowman placed his hands around the victims throat causing the victim to not be able to breath.

Well, Mr. Bowman had court for the DUI before Houston County District Court Judge Benjamin Lewis. Well, Judge Lewis does not drink so he can smell alcohol. When Mr. Bowman was unsteady on his feet, and he smelled alcohol, Judge Lewis is reported to have asked Mr. Bowman if he had been drinking.

Mr. Bowman’s luck is not real good. Today was traffic trials and many ALEA – Troopers were present in court. Judge Lewis asked one of the ALEA – Troopers to check Mr. Bowman for alcohol. According to people in court the reading was .20. Mr. Bowman replied “that’s crazy”.

Well, Judge Lewis apparently thought that was cow manure. Judge Lewis then ordered Mr. Bowman be taken into custody for Contempt of Court. So Mr. Bowman’s new address, at least until Friday, is 901 East Main Street, Dothan Alabama, AKA Houston County Jail!!!

WARNING – do not go to court drinking !!!