A Dothan man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that left one person injured, and police say additional arrests may follow.
Court records show Craig Bernard Parker is charged with one count of first-degree assault and one count of shooting into an occupied dwelling. He also faces two additional charges of shooting into unoccupied dwellings.
According to Dothan Police Lt. Scott Owens, investigators determined Parker fired multiple shots from a vehicle Sunday afternoon.
“Our investigation revealed that Mr. Parker drove a vehicle from which shots were fired,” Owens said, adding that the investigation remains active and further arrests are possible.
One of the bullets struck a man inside a residence at the Johnson Homes apartment community, causing a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. Police say two other bullets hit nearby residences that were unoccupied at the time.
Investigators initially received conflicting descriptions of a suspect vehicle leaving the area. However, through continued investigative efforts, officers were able to identify and locate Parker.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigators have arrested Noble Halona Bey, AKA Latonya Dorsey AKA Mama T.
Dothan Police or the FBI has nothing to do with this case or arrest. This case has been investigated and arrest made by the Houston County Sheriff Department.
The defendant is the one which made allegations against the City of Dothan on the food contract bidding.
The defendants son, Joshua Mikael Bighems has been in Houston County Jail since October 23, 2024. Bighems son is in jail for multiple SORNA Violations, attempt to elide, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Forged Instrument, and failure to appear on driving while suspended.
The suspect is booked in on 20 counts. Those include 2 counts of Possession of Forged Instrument, bonds $ 20,000 each: 2 counts of Tampering With A Witness, bonds $ 3,000 each; Unlawful Practice of Law, 10 counts at $ 500 each; 5 counts of Offering False Instrument for Record at $ 15,000 each.
The defendant is currently in the Houston County Jail.
The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) shown in the photo below.
Anyone who recognizes the subject(s) is urged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.
Police officials stress that all information provided can remain completely anonymous, and the identity of anyone who assists will be strictly protected.
The Wiregrass Hope Pregnancy Center is preparing to expand its services in 2026 following unprecedented growth throughout 2025.
Executive Director Susan Anderson said the organization has leased a new building and plans to move into the space in early spring. The expansion will allow the center to better meet the increasing needs of families across the Wiregrass.
As part of the growth, the pregnancy center will launch a separate counseling facility. This move will free up space at the organization’s original location, allowing it to expand pregnancy-related services and better accommodate clients.
Anderson said the center has also seen a significant increase in demand for fatherhood services. Plans are underway to add additional meeting space specifically for fathers.
“Our fatherhood numbers have been really up, so we’ll add an additional fatherhood client meeting space as well,” Anderson said.
In addition to serving more fathers, the organization has identified a growing need among housing-insecure pregnant women.
“We’re seeing more housing-insecure women that are coming to us,” Anderson said.
To address that need, the center plans to open a satellite location in partnership with Love in Action’s Good Samaritan Clinic. The new location will offer pregnancy testing and sexually transmitted infection testing as part of an effort to combat rising STI rates in Alabama.
Anderson said the organization is looking ahead with optimism as it prepares for the coming year.
“We’re anxious to see what 2026 is going to hold for the ministry,” she said.
The Wiregrass Hope Pregnancy Center is currently seeking volunteers and financial support to help further its mission of serving young families in the area.
Dothan Tech has been awarded a $94,467.62 CTE Innovation and Modernization Grant from the Alabama Department of Education.
This funding will provide new, state-of-the-art equipment for programs including Automotive, Aviation, Agriscience, Construction, HVAC, Engineering, Welding, and Culinary Arts, expanding hands-on, industry-level learning opportunities for students.
Thank you to the Alabama State Department of Education Office of CTE and Workforce Development for investing in career and technical education and helping prepare students for future workforce success.
HOUSTON COUNTY: This evening Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter was host to Mayor’ across Dothan – Houston County. Over the years the Mayor’s have worked to have monthly meeting’s held in different municipalities of Mayor’s, council members, fire and EMS, and law enforcement. The purpose of these meetings are to discuss different issues area might have, solutions, partnerships and learn from each other.
While tonight was in Rehobeth the next meeting will be in Kinsey.
Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe discussed the SSUT litigation and how this affects communities and funding. Shoupe also discussed the lodging tax and recreation improvements along with ARPA funding.
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza discussed how law enforcement has changed over the 47 years he has served with Houston County Sheriff Department. That HCSO attempts to work with all municipal law enforcement agencies, supporting each other. Along with Sheriff Valenza Houston County Sheriff Captain Tony Turner – Commander of Patrol Division, discussed their passion and efforts for a Boys and Girls Ranch under the Alabama Sheriff Association.
The issue of litter patrol, fire and EMS, Southeast Regional Planning and Development was discussed. The City of Dothan – Houston County Communications District ( E-911 ) was also briefly discussed. Who is the county rep on the board and some needs across the county that needs to be met.
These meetings are good. It brings all communities together and how to combat issues that each community encounters.
