DOTHAN: 02:46 AM. DOTHAN 911 dispatched Dothan Police and Dothan Fire to the 1600 block of Alexander Drive to vehicle fires.
The call was dispatched two vehicles were on fire. Reports to 911 the vehicle fires were intentionally set an dthe suspect is known.
Dothan Police was first to arrive. The suspect had fled the scene and the fires were extinguished,
Dothan Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ) arrived and also reported fires were out. Engine 1 called for the on call Dothan Fire Marshall to respond. The fires are being investigated as arson.
COWARTS: 4:50 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Cowarts Volunteer Fire Department, Ashford Rescue, Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Ashford Police Department to 1570 Bluff Springs Road to a structure fire.
Thick black smoke could be seen from the air as units were responding to the structure fire.
On arrival of the first fire engines it was announced the residence was fully involved. It was also announced the structure fire was a “defensive” fire only. All occupants were reported to have exited the structure.
On arrival fire was all the way across the top of the residence. The thick blakc smoke could be seen from several miles away.
Cowarts Mayor Randy Rowland was on the scene assisting.
Mutual aid requests for additional personnel and water went out. Lovetown Volunteer Fire, Webb Volunteer Fire, Webb Volunteer Fire, Madrid Volunteer Fire Department, were some of the departments on the scene. There were no fire hydrants close so water was a issue.
There were some loud explosions. There was a propane tank on the side of the house. The roof caved in while fireman were fighting the fire.
Houston County Sheriff Investigators are on the scene conducting an investigation.
DOTHAN: 07:40 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire Engine 5 (Eastside), Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to Columbia Highway and Ross Clark Circle.
The call was to a medical emergency. A patient is reported to be breathing but unresponsive. The patient is in a vehicle.
While Dothan Fire Paramedics and Pilcher Ambulance render medical assistance this has caused a traffic delay.
But what is more important? You being delayed a few or saving a life?
ASHFORD – COWARTS – DOTHAN: This article is posted while sitting in front of the Alabama State House in Montgomery.
Before 6 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Ashford Rescue, Ashford Fire, Ashford Police and Houston County Sheriff Deputies to a wreck with injuries, Highway 84 and County Road 55. The accident involved a dump truck and another vehicle. There was heavy damage with minor injuries. Ashford Police Officer Larry Flowers investigated.
COWARTS: 07:45 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries, Hwy. 84 and Broadway in Cowarts. The accident was in front of Ronnie’s Men’s and Boy’s.
Houston County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jeff Carlisle was the first officer on the scene. Reports were four cars involved.
The injuries were not reported as serious.
ALEA – Troopers are in charge of the investigation. Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Cowarts Volunteer Fire, Ashford Rescue responded.
DOTHAN: 07:50 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to a wreck with injuries, Ross Clark Circle and Denton Road. Reports are minor injuries. Dothan Police is in charge of the accident investigation.
DOTHAN – GENEVA COUNTY: Dothan Police initiated a traffic stop on a red Dodge Charger on Highway 605 just off Highway 84 West. The driver of the red Dodge Charger did not comply and took off.
The Dothan Police Officer reported speeds over 100 miles per hour and the vehicle was crossing into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was identified and reports of felony outstanding arrest warrants on the person driving the vehicle.
As the chase continued Dothan 911 reported to the units in the chase that Geneva County advised they would not extradite the subject reported to have felony arrest warrants. Dothan Police Command Staff ordered the officer in pursuit to terminate the pursuit.
EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT RADIO SYSTEMS. DOTHAN POLICE ON P25, GENEVA COUNTY ON VHF DIGITAL, HOUSTON COUNTY ON UHF DIGITAL, AND ALEA – TROOPERS ON VHF ANALOG THAT NOAH BROUGHT OVER ON THE ARK DURING THE FLOOD…
An ALEA Trooper spotted the vehicle turn off Highway 605 in Taylor at a high rate of speed almost causing a traffic accident. The ALEA Trooper, unaware that Dothan Police had just been in pursuit of the vehicle, activated his blue lights and siren. And you guessed it, the subject failed to comply and took off at high rate of speeds.
The chase continued out of Houston County into Geneva County. The red Dodge Charger was at high rates of speed traveling west on Highway 52. Geneva County Sheriff Deputy Perez was nearby and assisted the ALEA Trooper.
Just before arriving in Slocomb, about Green Road, the red Dodge Charger struck a vehicle from behind. The suspect bailed on foot. ALEA Trooper Arnold sprung from his patrol vehicle and chased the suspect down on foot and took him into custody.
A firearm, clips and bullets recovered from the suspects vehicle.
Slocomb Fire – Rescue responded. The injuries were not life threatening. Slocomb Police assisted ALEA Troopers. The wreck closed HIghway 52, west and east bound traffic, for a period of time.
ALEA Troopers is in charge of the investigation. The suspect now has felony Attempting to Elude on both Houston County ( Dothan ) and Geneva County ( ALEA – Troopers ).
DOTHAN: Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police, Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance about 1:30 AM to a firearm assault at Johnson Homes.
The victim was reported to have been shot in the stomach or abdomen. The victim was transported by Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance under trauma alert to Southeast Health.
Dothan Police Patrol were quick to canvas the area for information. Dothan Criminal Investigators and Dothan Police Crime Scene Techs were called to the scene to begin processing the scene and identifying suspect(s). Several persons were transported to Dothan Police Criminal Investigation Division as the investigation unfolded.
SATURDAY EVENING
6:30 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police, Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance to 602 South Lena Street, old Henry Green Apartments, to a firearm assault.
Reports to Dothan 911 the gunshot victim was shot in the foot.
Dothan Police have deployed K-9 dogs attempting to track suspect(s). Pilcher Ambulance was released to at this time do not beleive the victim was transported.
Dothan Police Criminal Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation unit has been dispatched.
