DALE COUNTY: It is with great sadness that we announce Retired Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson passed away this morning.
Reports are his daughter found him unresponsive at home and not breathing.
Emergency medicals units responded and CPR performed and transported to Dale Medical Center. Efforts to save Sheriff Olson were unsuccessful.
Sheriff Olson retired before last selection. A great man, great husband and father. He served the citizens of Dale County with honor, dedication and dignity.
The picture was taken Saturday of Sheriff Olson and Sheriff Bynum at the Sheriff’s youth fishing day.
DOTHAN: 1:08 PM. DOTHAN 911 DISPATCHED A FIREARM ASSAULT IN THE 400 BLOCK OF SPRING STREET IN DOTHAN.
Multiple Dothan Police Patrol, Criminal Invesitgation, Dothan Vice, Dothan Police Chief Will Benny, Dothan Police Major Will Glover, Dothan Police Captains Thomas Davis and Captain Jason Penn, Captain Lynn Watkins al on the scene.
Dothan Police had the scene wrapped up in seconds. Dothan Animal Control Services is on the scene to secure dogs for the officers.
The victim is deceased. Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance responded to the scene.
Unknown all of the details. Dothan Police in an active investigation.
UPDATED @ 2:00 PM
Dothan Police has been in an active stand off with a possible suspect.
UPDATED @ 2:04 PM
Dothan Police surrounded a duplex apartment next door. They set off 2 flash bongs and no one exited the residence/
Dothan Police PIO Lt. Scott Owens gave a media briefing that Dothan Police received a call of a firearm assault. On arrival found a female shot and deceased on the scene.
Dothan Police Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation. The information is limited.
Dothan Police working to confirm the identity of the suspect and do not want to release until confirmed. They do ask the people in the area to shelter in place, know your surroundings, and anything suspicious to call 334-793-0215 for Dothan Police Communications or 911 if emergency.
On June 15, 2025 Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office along with The Cottonwood Fire Department responded to the 13000 Block of U.S. 84 East Pansey, AL due to a reported structure fire. Once deputies completed their preliminary investigation, it was determined the cause of the fire was criminal in nature. A Criminal Investigator was requested to respond to the scene.
After further investigation, it was determined one unoccupied dwelling received major damage as a result an intentional fire. Furthermore, an additional occupied dwelling caught fire and also received major damage. The occupants were able to get out of the home and no injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, Joshua Ingle, a thirty eight year old male from Pansey, AL was arrested and charged with one count of Arson II, one count of Arson III, and one count of Criminal Mischief I. He was transported to the Houston County Jail and held on bonds totaling $51,000.
At the time of Mr. Ingle’s arrest, he was out on bond for two previous Arson charges.
Sgt. Brandon Barnes
Criminal Investigation Division
PANSEY: 5:50 PM Houston County Sheriff 911 dispatched a structure fire at 79 N. Lindburg Road in Pansey.
Dispatched to the scene, Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, Pansey Volunteer Fire Department, Gordon Volunteer Fire Department, Ashford Rescue, Ashford Police and Houston County Sheriff Deputies.
Smoke was visible from Ashford as units were responding. The call was upgraded and multiple other departments responded which were Lovetown Volunteer Fire Department and Cottonwood Volunteer Fire Department. Also various other members were in the area and responded to include Kinsey Volunteer Fire Department and a Wicksburg Volunteer Fireman.
The mobile home was well involved on arrival. There was a trailer next door and fireman jumped on an aggressive offense attack because the heat was damaging the trailer.
A lot of FATHER’S on their day were on the scene and fighting for someone’s home.
The fire is under investigation by Houston County Sheriff Department for a possible arson.
TODAY, fireman were shouler to shoulder, from multiple departments working together as one. This is what it is all about. And THANKS to all who went and all of the father’s who left their day to work in the heat to serve others…FOR FREE!!!
DO NOT LET CHILDREN HAVE OR TOUCH THESE … CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASAP
HOUSTON COUNTY: 8:10 PM. Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigation Sgt. Brandon Barnes issues this most URGENT message:
**URGENT – PLEASE SHARE**
On June 15, 2025 The Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned resident after they found a large quanity of pills (Illegal Narcotic) concealed inside a “Fuggler” (Funny Ugly Monster – New Fuggs on the Block stuffed animal) which they had just purchased.
We believe this stuffed animal contained the narcotics prior to being shipped to its retailer. We are concerned there may be more of these in circulation.
If you have recently received or have purchased one, contact your local law enforcement agency so it can be inspected.
If you live in Houston County, call us at 334-677-4808 and we will arrange for it to be dropped off or picked up. If in another county contact your local Sheriff Department or Police Department. Let them take immediate possession and tell them Sgt. Brandon Barnes with Houston County Sheriff Department if any questions.
DOTHAN: 11:25 AM. The Houston County Courthouse steps was the site of a protest.
The group is protesting President Donald Trump his immigration policy.
Signs read allow due process, we have no king, LGBTQ rights on some signs.
As cars pass horns blow and the crowd of protestors cheer. One person was observed yelling from his truck “losers”.
It is feared protestors and anti protestors would clash. Hopefully that would not be the case.
Regardless of people’s position the right to a PEACEFUL protest is a right that men and women have died for.
UPDATED @ 2:03 PM
The protest is winding down. It has been a peaceful protest.
The area “TOP COPS”, Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza, Dothan Police Chief Will Benny, Dothan Police Major Will Glover, Lt. Wozniak and members of both department kept a distant watchful eye.
The goal of law enforcement, which was achieved, was for the citizens to exercise their constitutional right to a “peaceful and orderly” protest. The combined agencies worked together and made sure that happened.
Great job to all agencies involved. That includes Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance. They all plan for the worst and hope for the best. And the best happened with a peaceful expression of feelings.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Today RSN had the great honor of attending the Friends of Dupree sponsored State and Local Officials meeting.
The luncheon meeting began at 11:00 AM at Antoich Baptist Church. The meeting was attended by state and local officials for a luncheon and presentation. A delicious country lunch.
The lunch was followed by a ground breaking at Dupree School. A school which was contructed before a lot of us was ever thought of, much less ever born.
A lot of history in the school. Friends of Dupree School have renovated the school into something great. A lot of history in that building and the people who came through there for education.
Some on hand, Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba, Houston County Commissioner D2 Tracy Adams, Former D2 Houston County Commissioner Doug Sinquefield, Alabama State Senator Donnie Chesteen, Alabama State Representative Paul Lee, Wiregrass Electric Brad Kimbro, Cowarts Mayor Randy Rowland, Columbia Councilman Jim Hicks, Ashford Mayor Carole Barfield, Ashford Council Members Blake Rosenkoetter, James Smith, John Massey, Dr. Bruce Wozow and some other officials and a host of volunteers of Friends of Dupree School.
This group is to be honored for the dedication and work they have done on this historical Dupree School.
