As we come to the end of the 25-26 fiscal year, I’m proud to announce that the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office—which encompasses Holmes County EMS, Emergency Management, 911, and Fire Rescue—will be returning $150,000 to the county from our budgets.
That money belongs to the citizens of Holmes County, and I believe we have a responsibility to be good stewards of every taxpayer dollar entrusted to us.
Our goal has always been to provide the best possible law enforcement and public safety services to our community while being careful with how we spend your money. Through responsible budgeting, closely watching expenses, applying for grants, and finding ways to save, we’ve been able to operate within our budgets and return these funds to the county.
This is your money, and I’m proud that we can put it back where it belongs—back into Holmes County.
Thank you for trusting me to serve as your Sheriff. I’m grateful for the continued support you show the men and women of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and all of our public safety personnel.
It is an honor to serve you and the citizens of Holmes County. 🇺🇸
DOTHAN: 6:14 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Fire to 518 Renwables Road to a structure fire. This is a pellent plant with reports of smoke inside the building.
The reports to the incoming Dothan Fire Engine companies to locations of smoke which appears in the duct of the building. The personnel with the company tell Dothan Fireman the fire can not enter the building from it’s location.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Engine 2 ( Lakewood ), Engine 4 ( Southside ), Engine 5 ( Eastwood ), Ladder Company, Rehab, and two Battalion Chief’s are on the scene.
Renwable’s road is off Hodgesville Road outside Ross Clark Circle. A commercial industrial building at the dead end of the roadway.
Dothan Fire working on access tot he actual fire. The ladder truck has enabled fireamn access to the roof.
As Halloween approaches, children across Henry County are preparing to dress up, hit the streets, and enjoy a night of fun and excitement. But while our children are getting ready for costumes and candy, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has been working to make sure the real monsters aren’t lurking among us. This week, we joined forces with Covenant Rescue Group to launch “Operation Predator’s Nightmare,” a proactive enforcement operation aimed at identifying, locating, and arresting individuals who seek to prey upon and exploit innocent children. Our mission was simple: Make our streets safer, protect our children, and put those who seek to harm them exactly where they belong — BEHIND BARS! We wanted to make sure that when Halloween arrives, it’s the children wearing the masks and the predators wearing handcuffs. In Henry County, we don’t wait for predators to find their next victim. We go looking for them.
During Operation Predator’s Nightmare the following arrests have been made:
Sean Richard Cockrell, 57, of Panama City, Florida was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, and Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
Derek Dewayne Kidd Moten Jr, 37, of Ozark, Alabama was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, and Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
Khadevious D. Johnson, 29, of Headland, Alabama was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, and Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
Nickalous Yemond McCoy, 21, of Eufaula, Alabama was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act, and Possession of Marijuana II. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
Tashun O’Hara, 19, of Cuthbert, Georgia was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act, and Attempting to Elude. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
Jaquavious Marez Bouier, 24, of Eufaula, Alabama was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking First Degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Minor, Traveling to Meet Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act, Possession of Marijuana II, and Felony Attempting to Elude. He is being held in the Henry County Jail on No Bond.
This operation is still on going and we will update further arrests as they are made.
To the parents in Henry County: We are doing our part to keep predators off our streets, but protecting our children takes all of us working together. Stay alert, stay involved, and never hesitate to report suspicious activity.
This Halloween, the only thing our children should have to fear is running out of candy — not becoming the victim of a predator.
Our children deserve to feel safe. Our parents deserve peace of mind. And those who seek to harm our children deserve to be held accountable.
DALE COUNTY: 4:24 PM Dale County Sheriff Department and I think Pinckard Police have just been in a vehicle puruit of a Equinox which was traveling north in the south bound lanes of traffic on Highway 231.
The chase started near Highway 231 and Dale County 18. Passed the Welcome Center and then County Road 30. The units reported that traffic was heavy.
A Dale County Sheriff Deputy took the suspect vehicle head on with her patrol vehicle to stop the chase before some innocent people were seriously injured or killed.
Highway 231, southbound, is closed at this time and suspect is in custody. While there are no reported injuries Ozark EMS is responding to check everyone out. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum is on the scene.
HATS OFF to the Dale County Sheriff Deputy for her heroic actions to save lives.
Join us in Rehobeth on Saturday, October 24, for our smoked meat fundraiser! We’ll be set up from daylight until 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 109 and Highway 605, across from the Breeze In gas station.
Every dollar raised will help support the Madrid United Methodist Church building fund and the purchase of a National Register of Historic Places monument honoring our church.
Come see us, pick up some smoked meat, and support a wonderful cause! Thank you for helping preserve Madrid UMC’s history and care for our church building.
