DOTHAN: On Sunday, October 12, 2025 it is alleged that Korion Michael Salter, age 20, walked into Wiregrass Commons Mall. The allegations are Salter and/or another went into the barber shop and told a man getting a haircut he was going to kill him when he left the barber shop. The allegations are Salter walked into the middle of the mall and is alleged to have pulled a firearm from a bag.
The man getting the haircut, unknown to Salter, was armed himself. The allegations are the one getting the haircut fired rounds at Salter, striking him 13 times to include one in the head. Houston County Sheriff Deputy Lt. Bobby Hopkins was working off duty at Dillard’s. heard the gunfire and ran towards the gunfire. A major law enforcement response to Wiregrass Commons Mall by Dothan Police, Houston County Sheriff Department, ALEA – Troopers, Kinsey Police, Ashford Police and other law enforcement agencies across and near Dothan.
Dothan Fire Department, Engine 6 ( Napier Field Road ) was the primary fire engine company followed by other fire engine companies and Pilcher Ambulance responded. Salter was found in the middle area of the mall. Dothan Engine 6 paramedics went to Salter. Dothan Paramedics arrived at Salter, finding him breathing and moving his arms. Dothan Fire Paramedic Engine Company 6 and Pilcher Ambulance transported Salter, under police escort, to Southeast Health. Salter was found to have 13 bullet wounds.
With Dothan Police being the lead agency, the mall was searched. In the bathroom the shooter was alleged to have been found. The firearm was on the floor in the barber shop. Dothan Police detained the shooter. After a thorough investigation it was determined the shooter acted in self defense amd no criminal charges were filed. It was also quickly determined that Korion Michael Salter had arrest warrants from Pike County Sheriff Department for Murder. The allegations are that Salter killed a Dothan man in Pike County.
Since October 12, 2025 Dothan Police have had Korion Michael Salter under heavy police guard at a Dothan hospital. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM Salter was booked into the Dothan City Jail for Attempt To Commit Murder and Shooting Into Occupied Dwelling. After intial booking at Dothan City Jail Dothan Police will transfer Salter to the Houston County Jail. Salter has holds for Pike County Sheriff Department for the Murder warrants. All felonies are required to be booked into the county jails.
On October 12, 2025, Dothan 911, Houston County 911, ALEA – Trooper Communications, Houston County Sheriff Lt. Bobby Hopkins, who was in the mall, ran “towards” the gunfire. All Dothan Police, Houston County Sheriff Deputies, ALEA – Troopers, Kinsey and Ashford Police and all responding law enforcement, Dothan Fire Department and Pilcher Ambulance all did an outstanding job. An immediate massive response and they, along with Wiregrass Commons Secuirty, searched the entire mall for anymore suspects and customers who had ran for cover.
We are fortunate in Dothan – Houston County under the leadership of Dothan Police Chief Will Benny and Dothan Police Major Will Glover, Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and Houston County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jeff Carlisle, ALEA Troopers Lt. Tracy McCord and Sgt. Jason McCallister, Dothan Fire under leadership of Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams and Pilcher Ambulance Service under the leadership of Joey Pilcher. In addition all other agencies of law enforcement – fire and EMS in Dothan and Houston County. When emergency strikes, which is always without a scheduled appointment, they all rise to the occasion, united with the common goal to save lives and property. In addition, Dothan has two great medical facilities to treat the injured and sick along with Survival Flight for patients that need to be flown out for other emergency medical care.
Salter will be under a no bond or a bond impossible to make and will remain in the Houston County Jail until the legal proceedings begin.
Major Fentanyl Bust Lands One in Jail; Large Amount of Marijuana and Guns Also Seized
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On November 4, 2025, Dothan Police Narcotics Investigators seized 700 grams of fentanyl pills, 759 THC vape pens, and approximately 465 pounds of marijuana in search warrant conducted at a residence in the 2000 block of Woodland Drive. This seizure was the result of a long-term, ongoing investigation into drugs being dealt in the City of Dothan. The suspect, Vasquez Ramon Bryant (37) of Dothan, was arrested and charged with Trafficking-Fentanyl and Trafficking- Marijuana with more charges pending after further investigation.
On November 4th, a patrol officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Bryant in the 3000 block of Ross Clark Circle. A search of the vehicle yielded 62 grams in blue pills that tested positive for fentanyl. A subsequent search warrant at the residence on Woodland Drive revealed a large quantity of various narcotics and paraphernalia. Investigators found 700 grams of fentanyl in pill form with an approximate street value of $105,000.00, 759 individual THC vape devices with a street value of $11,925.00, approximately 465 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $232,500.00, various drug paraphernalia items, and two firearms, which included one AR style rifle. The investigation is still ongoing.
I am very proud of the work of officers and investigators who put in countless hours working to make the City of Dothan a safer place. The amount of fentanyl found was enough to kill the entire population of our city and then some. We want the people supplying this poison on our streets to consider themselves on notice. We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will advocate for the harshest prosecution allowed by law.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 08:01 AM Houston County 911 and Dothan 911 dispatched a two vehicle accident on North Brannon Stand Road at the road the goes into the rear of Troy Dothan.
Bay Springs Volunteer Fire, Houston County Sheriff Department, Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Police dispatched. In addition ALEA – Troopers, Midland City Police and Dale County Sheriff Department dispatched, Pilcher Ambulance is also responding. North Brannon Stand Road is closed.
The reports, two vehicles, head on, heavy damage, entrappment. One patient critical and unconscious.
Dothan Fire is doing extrication.
UPDATED @ 08:26 AM
Two Pilcher Ambulance units are dispatched and/or on the scene. A very critical injury wreck. Dothan Fire is about to remove the patient from the vehicle.
WIREGRASS: Today was the day that most municipalities swore in Mayors and Councilman. In some municipalities, new public servants were sworn in and some were recycled for another four years.
In Midland City former Mayor JoAnn Grimsley took office of Mayor. Grimsley was defeated last election but after four years she returned to the Mayor’s Office. The new Midland City administration got rid of former Dothan Police Chief John White as City Attorney and recycle Ozark Attorney Bob Brogden as City Attorney. Brogden goes back to the Joe Bob Parker days and has been/has not been CIty Attorney for Midland City depending on who the Mayor is.
In Hartford, the Mayor and Town Council were sworn into office. The council was attempting to select Mayor Pro Tempore and there was a tie vote. It was settled in an old fashion way by drawing of straws. Councilman Rich Brannon is Mayor Pro Tempore for Hartford.
In Ashford they have a new Mayor and some new Council Members. Blake Rosenkoetter was sworn in as Mayor of Ashford and several new council members. The council selected Councilman Gary Gibson as Mayor Pro Tempore. All was calm in Ashford and is expected to flow smoothly and businesslike.
In Cowarts, now that Greg Odom is Mayor, perhaps he has legally changed the locks and could get into City Hall. The new Mayor and council took the oath of office. Only two council members returned and they rest are new council members. Odom was a councilman before defeating Randy Rowland as Mayor. The rumor mill has been several employees were quitting when Rowland went out but unknown who is remaining and who is leaving.
Within 45 minutes of taking Oath of Office in Taylor the new Mayor had already stepped in a pile of dog poop. Mayor Robert Lamb took the oath of office at 8:00 AM and by 8:45 AM Police Chief James Brazier was being forced to walk home. RSN gave him a ride home. Mayor Robert Lamb took James Brazier into the office with Magistrate Ann Baxter a police officer, not City Attorney but City Prosecutor Gary Maxwell and began questioning Chief James Brazier. Well Mayor Robert Lamb did not know what he was doing and Brazier refused to answer questions without an attorney present.
Lamb is attempting to say that he was having to take care of matters that former Mayor Billy Snell would not handle. But Mayor Snell refused to terminate Chief James Brazier just because Mayor Elect Robert Lamb wanted Chief Brazier terminated. Snell is a successful business owner who has placed the City of Taylor in great financial condition during his eight years in office. Now the members of Taylor City Council are concerned that Mayor Robert Lamb has placed the City of Taylor in the possibility of severe legal actions based on the Mayor’s actions in his first 45 minutes of office.
While Mayor Lamb denies that his actions against Chief Brazier were because he wanted Tim Miller as Police Chief, who was recently forced to resign from Taylor, Miller was present for the swearing in. And Miller did not leave until after 10:30 AM.
In Ozark Alabama, a terrific ceremony where there was joy, positive attitudes, excitement with the new Mayor, Charles Ward taking over and the council members. The venue for the swearing in was packed and everyone is looking to the future with anticipation of great things to come.
In Enterprise, Mayor William ( Bill ) Cooper was sworn in again as Mayor. When former Mayor Kenneth Boswell was selected by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to head ADECA and resigned as Mayor of Enterprise, William ( Bill ) Cooper was Mayor Pro Tempore and moved up to Mayor. He has served several terms and done a great job.
RSN does not have all of the municipalities. Every four years the estimates are around 37% of the police chief’s across the state will be terminated. This is not good because being a law enforcement officer is dangerous enough. And then to have your living snatched from you and your family just because new people are elected, that is not a good thing. But as I say, law enforcement officers do not wear the bullet proof vest as much for the bad guys but as for the fellow public servants and those elected to office.
One not in law enforcement but has had 20 years of total loyalty to his boss is receiving a royal screw job this week. And I mean total loyalty but that loyalty was one sided. It is sad and speaks about the boss’ character but was expected.
Not in anyway talking about me, but I do not trust more than 3 in public office or positions. One lied to me this past week not knowing that I already knew the truth. And in the near future I will expose him for his lies. But these public servants elected and department heads have no loyalty to anyone but to themself and will damage you and attempt to destroy you in anyway possible. I never think any of them really like me so when the knife hits me it is expected. But some who have given their loyalty are finding out the loyalty they have given has resulted in a knife directly in their heart. I expect no less because I have been around them since 1977. I take them at face value, which is very cheap and realize, they are two faced!
There will ne no shortage of drama in the future.
With the above comments I made, they are not about myself. I laugh at some of their stupidity and how they think I am stupid. While I might not be as good as some investigators, I am pretty well going to know the answer to my question before I ever ask it. And when I write a article, while some think I do not know what I am talking about, it is a pretty safe bet that I have already checked it out and know more than you think.
So to those taking office, remember this, DO NOT LIE TO ME! Because I am going to fact check you and probably have fact checked you before I asked. And one public servant who just recently started his second term should have known that but he forgot it, LOL!!!
And I am sorry to the one who has gotten royally screwed. But remain loyal to the people you serve, as being the public.
GORDON: Houston County 911 dispatched Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Gordon Police to a domestic assault on Highway 95 in Gordon.
The assault was near the Gordon Post Office at a residence next door.
Preliminary information was a 65 – 70 year old female received head injuries.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Gordon Police Chief Keith Gray responded. Ashford Rescue also responded. No patient was transported and no arrests were made.
2:18 pm-Dothan Communications Dispatched Dothan Fire, Police, and EMS to the 100 Block of Tulip Lane in Grove Park. Reported structure Fire with flames visible.
2:22pm-Dothan Fire Engine 8 arrived on scene advising communications nothing visible at this time they would be investigating.
2:23 pm Command advised there was a small fire in the kitchen that has been extinguished upon arrival. Responding units were disregarded as Engine 8 and Truck 3 would remain on scene to ventilate and check for extension.
