HENRY COUNTY: Press Release-Operation Predator’s Nightmare
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.
Today’s meeting included special recognition of Houston County employees who have been employed for years.
Commissioner Ivey shared appreciation to outgoing Commissioners, Ricky Herring and Curtis Harvey, thanking them for their years of service.
A proclamation was issued for Farm City Week, November 20-26, 2026, honoring the partnership between local farmers and communities in the Wiregrass area.
Also approved, a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, 2026, highlighting awareness around substance abuse.
The commission approved a request for a retail beer and wine license to Anjana, Big Pig Mart, 2165 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan.
The request to approve Proclamation of a Local Emergency after the storm damage from the recent hurricane was granted. This is a formal statement each affected county must follow to receive reimbursement.
The request to increase the water lab testing fee from $20 to $30.
Request approved for the Houston County Vehicle Operation and drug and alcohol testing policy for employees who drive county vehicles.
The request to award a bid for the paving of Horace Shepard Road through Industrial Access to the lowest bidder was approved.
And finally, the commission approved the request to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Dept. of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of a new traffic signal at the intersection of SR-605 and Trawick Road.
DOTHAN: Some stories don’t stay buried… and some ghosts love to dance.
Climb aboard for Landmark Park’s Night of Legends & Lore, where the ghosts of the Wiregrass bring local legends to life. Meet Huggin Molly, the Lady in Blue, Landmark Park’s dancing ghost, and more during an evening of eerie tales and haunting encounters.
Dale Cox will be back again this year, telling ghost stories around the fire with s’mores to make the evening even sweeter!
October 27, 28 & 29, 2026
Trailer rides begin at 6:00 PM
Landmark Park | Dothan, (Alabama $15 adults $10 children)
This will be a sold-out event! The second night sold out last year, so don’t wait to reserve your spot. The only thing scarier than the stories is missing out.
Get your tickets here: https://landmarkparkdothan.com/events/landmark-parks-legends-and-lore/
WIREGRASS: Apparently, being a black cat is a year-round job of looking mysterious, judging everybody in the room, and getting blamed for things you didn’t do. But around Halloween, these furry little suspects become eerie celebrities!
They may be a familiar sight around Halloween, but black cats are much more than spooky decorations and Halloween storybook characters. These sleek, mysterious-looking felines have some pretty fascinating facts behind those beautiful black coats!
For starters, black cats have a special gene that produces their dark coloring. And while their fur may look completely black, some black cats can develop a rusty or reddish tint when they spend time in the sunlight.
Forget the bad-luck rumors! Sailors once kept black cats aboard ships because they were believed to bring good luck. And in Japan, black cats have traditionally been associated with love and happiness.
Scotland has its own lucky-cat tradition. According to folklore, a black cat appearing at your door is said to mean prosperity is on the way.
Black cats have become a Halloween favorite, often appearing in decorations, costumes and spooky stories. But there’s nothing scary about these furry friends!
Black cats are just as loving, playful and affectionate as cats of any other color. Their bright golden, yellow or green eyes can make them especially striking.
Unfortunately, old superstitions have sometimes made black cats less likely to be adopted.
Some animal shelters even take special precautions with black-cat adoptions around Halloween to help keep the animals safe.
So, if you see a black cat this week, don’t cross the street or assume trouble is coming your way.
Instead, consider yourself lucky enough to meet one of nature’s most beautiful and misunderstood cats.
Black cats aren’t bad luck—they may just be waiting to bring a little love, happiness and purr-sonality into someone’s life!
DOTHAN: The outside westbound lane on Main Street has been closed during working hours for three weeks to allow for signal construction and site work. Work in this area will continue for at least two more weeks.
In the coming weeks, the outside eastbound on Main Street, near the intersection at Oates Street, will also need to be closed to complete construction.
For the next four weeks, there will be additional closures near City Hall to complete site work and to complete work in the intersection.
Expect lane closures near this area for at least four more weeks. Please plan your routes accordingly to factor in this work activity that is improving our downtown area.
For additional information, please contact Public Works at 334-615-4420.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Houston County crews will start collecting debris along road rights of way today, Monday, Oct. 26, according to a county announcement.
Houston County Road & Bridge is asking sanitation customers to place trees and limbs along the right of way for pickup. Residents should keep trees and limbs separate from structural debris. Household items will not be collected, so they should not be placed with the debris.
County sanitation crews will not pick up trees or debris left along the right of way by contractors. Contractors are responsible for hauling away anything they cut up.
Drivers are urged to use caution and watch for workers in the road while collection is underway.
