DALE COUNTY: This morning, like about 4:20 AM, just letting the people know your Dale County Sheriff, Mason Bynum, was out on the streets working. At 4:20 AM I heard him calling out on a suspicious persons call.
I do know that Sheriff Mason Bynum was on the scene of the chase last night that began in Ozark and ended at Dale County Road 18.
Why do I mention this? I believe the people of Dale County need to know YOUR SHERIFF is out on the streets, working and serving. Not jusy 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, but at all times of the day and night.
And if RSN does not let you know, how do you know.
Not called him this morning to see what all was going on because he “might” be home taking a nap. But knowing Mason Bynum, he is not!
SPECIAL NOTE: All area Sheriff’s and Chief of Police in this area do get out and work. RSN does not always hear them and they do not call and tell me. But when I hear them I try and let the citizens know.
DOTHAN: 9:21 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire, 4401 Montgomery Highway, Dick’s Sporting Goods. The call into Dothan 911 was fire panel sparking.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engines responded to the scene. Dothan Fire Engine Companies responded to the scene.
On arrival Dothan Fire Engine 3, Whaley Drive, reported nothing visible and advised all incoming engines to stage. Dothan Fire Engine 9 ( Technology Drive ) statged at a fire hydrant ready to deploy water supply.
At 09:31 AM Dothan Fire Engine 3 ( primary engine company on scene ) reported problems with the fire panel and all fire engines could return to service.
All Dothan Fire Engines and Pilcher Ambulance returned to service.
DOTHAN: Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to a critical injury accident. Reports to Dothan 911 was a vehicle verses a house, homeowner possibly home.
Dothan Fire Truck Company 3, Whatley Drive, responded and well as Dothan Fire Engine 3 also responded.
A vehicle struck the fence, The driver had non life threatening injuries. Damage was minor to the residence.
Anyone with scene pictures TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.
REHOBETH: 6:39 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Taylor Police, and Rehobeth Fire – Rescue to an edged weapon assault on Lantana Court in Rehobeth. Lantana Court is south of Rehobeth before Highway 109 intersection.
The call was a female was the victim of an edged weapon assault.
Taylor Police was first on the scene followed by Houston County Sheriff Deputies. Once the scene was declared safe for Rehobeth Fire – Rescue to enter the scene. The victim was transported, non-emergency, to Southeast Health. The suspect was detained on the scene. Unknown if arrested.
UNCONFIRMED, this is a domestic incident.
Houston County Sheriff Department is conducting an investigation.
DOTHAN: 2:19 PM Dothan Police Patrol activated his blue lights and the person in front of the blue lights made a conscious decision not to obey them and took off.
In Alabama the charge Attempt To Elude can be a felony offense.
2:19 PM The vehicle turned off West Mead onto Edgewood and was traveling about 60 miles per hour. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – SPEED
2:19 PM The vehicle turned right on Selma Street and was passing Alpine Street.
2:20 PM The vehicle failed to stop at traffic signal at Park and Selma Street, blowing the red light. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – RUNNING A RED LIGHT
2:20 PM The vehicle turned left onto Woodland at Selma Street School.
2:20 PM The vehicle turned left onto Deborah Street.
2:21 PM The vehicle turned left on Park Avenue, traveling north. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN.
2:21 PM The vehicle continues north on Park Avenue, passing Selma Street at speeds of 45 miles per hour. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – SPEED
2:21 PM The vehicle stops on North Park. Dothan Police Patrol is attempting to take into custody.
2:22 PM The driver of the vehicle is in custody of Dothan Police.
So now, this STUPID DRIVER has probably got himself or herself a felony for Eluding Police Officer, a speeding ticket for 60 miles per hour, running a red light at Park and Selma, running a stop sign at Deborah and Park, and speeding on North Park. The driver could possibly be charged with reckless endangerment for the traffic light and stop signs because he/she created a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death in running the red light and stop signs. Possibly have running a stop sign at Edgewood and Fortner, and Edgewood and Park. And this person has a wrecker bill because the vehicle was towed.
Perhaps if he/she stopped they would have been given a warning or one ticket. Being stupid, oh well.
CHASE ENDED, no one injured and driver in custody.
DOTHAN: On Monday evening three new Dothan Commissioners took the Oath of Office, three returning Dothan Commissioners took the Oath of Office, and Dothan’s Mayor has made history in Dothan and took the Oath of Office.
At 10:00 AM the new/old Dothan Commissioners and Mayor will sit for their first meeting.
NEW COMMISSIONERS
In District 1, Vivian K. Daniels is the new Dothan Commissioner. In District 2, Phillipe Kirksey is the new Dothan Commissioner. In District 4, Dave Stock is the new Dothan Commissioner.
RETURNING INCUMBENT COMMISSIONERS
District 3 Incumbent Bradley Bedwell returned, District 5 Incumbent Gant Pearce returned and District 6 Incumbent David Crutchfield returned.
DOTHAN’S MAYOR MADE HISTORY
Incumbent Mayor Mark Saliba returned for the third consecutive term as Mayor. Never in Dothan has anyone served more than two terms, 8 years, as Mayor. So Mark Saliba made history as he was sworn in.
