TROY: A Saturday night shooting-A Troy police officer shot a man following a pursuit in Pike County on Saturday night.
Troy Police Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 29, just north of Troy. The person “in front of” the blue lights made the decision not to stop and not the person “under the blue lights”, and a chase was initiated. The chase was terminated on Highway 130..
A short time later, police located the suspect, 29-year-old Justin Cook, at a residence in the 2000 Block of Pike County 6629, per police.
Officers say when they tried to approach Cook, he pulled out a firearm and began shooting at them
An officer returned fire, injuring Cook, who was taken Troy Medical. The injuries to the suspect are reported to be non life threatening.
ALEA – State Bureau of Investigation was called in to conduct an investigation which is normal procedure in an officer involved shooting.
But in the words of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, you shoot at the law enforcement you are gonna get shot yourself. The only difference is in Polk County you would be able to read the Sunday edition of New York Times through the body of the person who shot or shot at the officer.
So the suspect should count his blessings that he has no life threatening injuries.
KINSEY – HOUSTON COUNTY: On Saturday Kinsey Police and Kinsey Volunteer Fire, joined by Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza held a BBQ fundraiser for Houston County Sheriff Deputy Rob Johnson.
Deputy Rob Johnson is battling cancer. Deputy Johnson was diagnosed in August with malignant sarcoma of the leg, a rare cancer that gets into the tissue. Ity is currently on Johnson’s nerve sheet which makes it difficult to treat. Just one medicine, after insurance, the co-pay is $ 700.00.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock and Cpl. Morgan, along with Kinsey Volunteer Fire set off for a fundraiser to help their brother in blue, Deputy Rob Johnson. Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza joined in with Kinsey.
Following working all day Saturday the fundraiser, the group taveled to Southeast Health where Deputy Johnson is and presented him with a banner signed by all who bought plates and was a the fundraiser, along with a letter someone wanted to present to him, which they did not read. The group presented Deputy Johnson $ 6,004.00 raised in the fundraiser.
Deputy Johnson’s Lieutenant, James Lee and wife Monica have been at the hospital supporting Deputy Johnson.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock, his wife Amy, Kinsey Police Corporal Morgan, Kinsey City Councilman Wayne Nowlin, Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza, Attorney Rebecca McCorkel, Chis Love – Candidate D2 Houston County Commissioner traveled to Southeast Health and presented the banner, letter and funds raised.
Assisting with the fundraiser, former D2 Houston County Commissioner Doug Sinquefield, Dothan Fire/Headland Fire Ethan Wilkerson, Sysco, Little Debbie, Coca-Cola, SOWEGA Meat in Headland, L & M Signs and Graphics on West Main Street, DSI Security ( The Alan, Marty, Boyd and Devears Clark – Alan’s dad was the Houston County Sheriff years ago ), Ferguson Wrecker Service, and other volunteers who helped.
Chris Love and wife Rebecca worked all day with the cooking and serving.
Deputy Rob Johnson is assigned the security detail at Houston County Courthouse. Alway a pleasant attitude and personality who liked to joke and interact with people who came to the courthouse.
HOUSTON COUNTY – WEBB: 07:54 AM Houston County 911 dispatched emergency units to Ludlum Road off Glen Lawrence Road at Webb to a single vehicle accident. The vehicle was reported to be in a field.
Houston County Sheriff Department, Ashford Rescue, Webb Volunteer Fire and ALEA – Trooper Spencer Adkinson responded.
Reports are critical injuries with possible ejection. The vehicle appeared to have overturned in the field
UPDATED @ 10:36 AM
The single vehicle accident claimed one life this morning. The driver was ejected from the wreckage. The driver, a female, was pronounced dead on the scene by Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd.
Next of kin has been notified by ALEA Troopers. RSN is holding name until all family notified.
Accident investigated by ALEA Trooper Spencer Adkinson and Cpl. Phillips.
UPDATED @ 12:50 PM
The victim in this morning’s accident is identified as 21 year old Ashton Jacobs. She lived in Ashford, worked at Southeast Health and reported to have one child.
KINSEY – DOTHAN: Today in Kinsey the BBQ fundraiser for Houston County Sheriff Deputy Rob Johnson … BBQ plates will begin to be on sale at 12 noon. At the Kinsey Volunteer Fire Department, 6188 Walden Drive, Kinsey. Hours are 12PM to 4 PM.
Deputy Johnson has been diagnosed with a rare cancer. He had to be transported back to the hospital this week. It is an aggressive cancer. Deputy Johnson is assigned to the Houston County Courthouse Security detail. He is very pleasant, polite and helpful to those coming and going to the courthouse.
In Dothan at 431 Produce Stand, BBQ sale fundraiser for Lisa Langley Cancer Battle. On Highway 431 just outside Ross Clark Circle on the right. Go see Brandon Brock and others and help out these two battling cancer.
ORANGE BEACH AL: Last week was the Alabama EMS conference. Dothan Fire – Rescue was presented with an award.
We had an incredible time at the Alabama EMS Conference last week, an event filled with learning, collaboration, and the shared mission of serving our communities with excellence.
One of the highlights of the conference was being honored with the EMS Service Award. This recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism, and heart our team brings to the job every single day. From training and response to compassion and patient care, our crews consistently set the standard for what exceptional service looks like.
Proud of our department, proud of our people, and proud to represent a community that supports its first responders so well.
ENTERPRISE: Congratulations to the graduates of the 8th Session of the Wiregrass Law Enforcement Academy! We extend a special congratulations to our newest Enterprise Police Department Officers:
Officer Thomas Riley
Officer Clinton Wise
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement and in welcoming them to the Enterprise Police Department. We look forward to the positive impact they will make in our community!
The Wiregrass Law Enforcement Academy is held at the Wiregrass Training Center in Dothan. A dream and vision of former Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish and Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams for the construction of the Wiregrass Training Center. Made greatly possible by Dr. Barbara Alford and the members of the Wiregrass Foundation.
Shortly after completion Chief Parrish retired and passed the wand to Will Benny as Dothan Police Chief. Some said that Dothan would never get a police academy. But they did not know Wil Benny.
When Will Benny took the reigns of Dothan Police Chief he went to work on getting a police academy in Dothan at the Wiregrass Training Center.
And the 8th graduating class was just held at the Dothan Alabama Police Academy held at the Wiregrass Training Facility.
