HENRY: Henry County 911 dispatched Henry County Sheriff Deputies to a missing 2 year old child. ( Almost 3 years of age ).
The child was autistic and had gone missing from his residence on Henry County Road 32.
Henry County Sheriff Eric Blakenship, Henry County Sheriff Deputy Carlson and ALEA – Trooper Larry Sapp arrived on the scene very quickly. They spread out quickly.
Henry County Sheriff Carlson checked a culvert under the roadway about short distance from the child’s residence. Deputy Carlson spotted the child in the culvert. As the Deputy approached the child he ran. Before Deputy Carlson could reach the child the child reached water. Deputy Carlson went into the water after the child and pulled him out safely.
What could have ended bad, due to the Henry County 911 quick action, and the quick actions of Sheriff Blankenship, Deputy Carlson and ALEA Trooper Sapp, the child was found safe and returned to his parents.
NOTE: The mother was attentive to the child. However, he was able to push a window and escape from the house. When the mother was unable to locate quickly she did as she should and quickly called 911 and summoned help.
DOTHAN: 12:19 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a critical motor vehicle accident, Highway 231 South, just south of Campbellton Highway intersection.
The accident involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.
Dothan Police, Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance on the scene. The driver of the motorcycle is laying in the ditch. While he appears injured he was seen moving around which is a great sign. UNCONFIRMED, it appears serious but not life threatening, UNCONFIRMED.
Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance will transport trauma alert to Southeast Health.
HEADLAND: 04:17 AM Henry County 911 dispatched Headland EMS to The Gathering Place to a vehicle verses a building.
After arrival of Headland EMS it was determined a box truck had entered the building. There was significant damage to the building. Headland EMS requested Headland Fire respond because there was a need for building stablization.
Headland Fire Units responded.
Unknown the extent of injuries. A 60 year old male and the box truck is a milk truck,
The Gathering Place is located at 16070 U.S. 431, just north of railroad tracks on Highway 431 at Headland.
Headland Police on the scene with Headland Fire – rescue.
Anyone with scene pictures TEXT RCKEY 334-790-1729.
DOTHAN: 02:42 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 1904 Stonebridge Road. The person reporting advised Dothan 911 smoke and flames.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police responded.
On arrival, Dothan Fire Engine Company 1- ( West Main ) reported the fence was on fire. All incoming units were instructed to go to Level 1 staging on arrival. Level 1 staging is, do not connect to fire hydrant, but prepare to do so, and wait further instructions from primary fire engine company.
Dothan Fire Engine Company did an aggressive offensive fire attack on the fence and got the fire out. The fire had not reached the structure.
The fire was quickly under control. By 3:06 Am Dothan Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ) and Engine Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ) had returned to the station.
GENEVA COUNTY: After 40 years in law enforcement, several years serving as Geneva County Sheriff Chief Deputy, Danny Staley has retired.
Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms announced his retirement at the end of this current term. Cheif Deputy Danny Staley has served as Chief Deputy during Sheriff Helms tenure. Chief Staley decided it was time to spend time with his wife and enjoy life.
THANK YOU CHIEF STALEY for your devoted service to the citizens and guests of Geneva County.
