DALE COUNTY AND WIREGRASS: There has been graphic videos circulating on FACEBOOK of a young man who is alleged to have shot and abused some animals, to include dogs and cats.
RSN has had multiple inquiries concerning this video. RSN has made the decision not to post this video because of the gruesome nature of it. There have been multiple comments that something needs to be done to the person alleged to have committed this awful acts towards the animals.
Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum issued a statement concerning this video on Monday. Then more videos surfaced this morning.
Let me assure you with one million percent assurance, Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum and 33rd Judicial Circuit District Attorney Kirke Adams are on top of this video. Some reported incidents have occurred in different jurisdictions. And when the criminal investigators get all of the “facts” together, the appropriate legal action will be taken in the “appropriate” jurisdiction where the alleged incidents took place. But it takes some time making sure each stone is turned over and the “facts” are documented and put together.
But all jurisdictions that something of this nature might have taken place, will take swift action. But law enforcement has to deal in “facts” and FACEBOOK posts are not “facts.” So those who are outraged and think nothing is being done, I can tell you, again with one million percent assurance, the investigation is underway.
Also, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation several years ago that some information can not be released on people arrested at a certain age. A member of the Alabama Legislature’s child was arrested and name published. And, if not mistaken, they were found not guilty, but the articles were still in the internet airwaves. So that legislator was able to pass legislation preventing some information from being published. Not sure this case will fit that law, but there might be some information law enforcement are prohibited by law from releasing.
But I can tell you, law enforcement has taken this serious and there is an active investigation underway and in several jurisdictions.
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. – A traffic stop conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on February 18, 2025, resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of methamphetamine.
Deputies initiated a stop on a black Dodge Charger traveling on Highway 2. The driver, John Cobia, admitted to pulling into a private residence in an attempt to evade law enforcement. Further investigation revealed that Cobia had an active warrant out of Holmes County.
The passengers in the vehicle, Angela Trim and Wilton Archer, were also found to have legal issues. A records check indicated that Trim had an outstanding warrant out of Jackson County, while Archer was on state probation.
A probable cause search of the vehicle uncovered a meth pipe, marijuana, and approximately 76 grams of methamphetamine. When questioned, all three occupants denied ownership of the drugs, each attempting to shift the blame onto one another.
As a result, all three were taken into custody and charged as follows:
• John Cobia – Trafficking in methamphetamine (over 28 grams), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, outstanding warrant, and loitering and prowling.
• Angela Trim – Trafficking in methamphetamine (over 28 grams), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, outstanding warrant, and loitering and prowling.
• Wilton Archer – Trafficking in methamphetamine (over 28 grams), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of state probation, and loitering and prowling.
UPDATED @ 8:22 PM Houston County Sheriff Deputies are working in connection with Dale County Sheriff Department in this case.
The original call was possible shots fired which was at Hubbard Road and Highway 84 West in the Wicksburg Community. Houston County Sheriff Deputies responded. In Dothan there were several unmarked Houston County Sheriff Deputies seen running lights and siren traveling west towards Wicksburg.
Wicksburg Fire – Rescue responded to the scene because one person was injured in the hand.
UNCONFIRMED information at this time with law enforcement, but preliminary investigation indicates this started as a person purchasing a firearm. The transaction is reported to have possibly resulted into a robbery of the person making the purchase. That then developed into shots fired at each other. Again, this information is UNCONFIRMED with law enforcement at this time.
Then a white BMW was last seen traveling west on Highway 84 and possibly turned on Highway 92. BOLOS were issued to Dale County and Geneva County.
Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigators along with Dale County Sheriff Criminal Investigators have been working on this all afternoon. Some investigators are currently, 9:29 PM, continuing their investigation with both Houston County and Dale County.
All of the puzzle is not totally matching and that is why the investigation is ongoing. When more details are known law enforcement will release additional information.
If anyone has information call Houston County Sheriff 911 Center, non emergency number, 334-677-4808 and request a Criminal Investigator to call you. You information might be the information that is needed. You never know.
UPDATE: A BOLO was canceled on one of the suspects, indicating he was most likely located; however, one of the suspects remains at large.
ORIGINAL: A call came through about a possible shooting in Wicksburg around 1:30 PM today. A BOLO was originally issued to law enforcement for a white BMW occupied by two males. The suspects in this vehicle are considered armed and dangerous.
Then, at U.S. 84 West and Hubbard Road, a black vehicle (possibly a victim) reportedly crashed into a ditch, the driver sustaining injuries to the hands. Deputies are already on-scene, and Wicksburg Rescue is on the way.
Information is currently limited, but it seems the crashed vehicle was possibly a victim of the shooting.
Law enforcement is searching for the suspect vehicle.
DOTHAN: 12:27 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire Department and Dothan Police Department to an equipment fire.
The fire location was 1475 Ross Clark Circle. This area is between Prevatt Road and Oppert Road on the east side of Ross Clark Circle.
In the woods a excavator was on fire. Along the circle Dothan Fire Engine Company 5 (Eastside) was connected to a fire hydrant next to Raceway. The five inch fire hose ran along the side of the circle and was connected to Dothan Fire Engine 4 (Southside). Dothan Fire Battalion Chief, Dothan Fire Deputy Fire Chief Pete Webb, Dothan Fire Incident Support Unit were all on the scene.
Fighting the excavator fire was difficult for Dothan Fire because it was back into the woods. This made it impossible for a fire engine to gain easy access to the equipment.
Dothan Fire announced a few minutes ago, 1:20 PM, the fire was under control.
