HOUSTON COUNTY: A Henry County Sheriff Patrol Deputy clocked a vehicle at a high rate of speed on Saturday morning.
The Henry County Sheriff Patrol Deputy turned around, activating his blue lights and siren. The vehicle sped up.
The police pursuit took a turn from a county road onto Henry County Road 99 which leads from Headland to Abbeville.
Henry County has four primary law enforcement agencies which are Henry County Sheriff Department, Abbeville Police Department, Newville Police Department and Headland Police Department.
Henry County Sheriff Department, Abbeville Police Department and Newville Police Department operate in the same radio channel with Headland Police Department operating on a radio with only their department. The Henry County Central dispatch is located in the old Headland Police Department.
With Abbeville Police operating on the same radio the Abbeville Police Officer was able to get into a position to deploy the spikes.
07:14. Northbound on Henry County Road 99
07:14. Spike set out by Abbeville Police
07:14. The chase passing County Rd .41
07:15.Spikes set and awaiting
07:15. The chase is entering Abbeville city limits. A successful spike which means TIRES FLAT!!!
07:16. Suspect is Driving through yards
07:17. They are located in the 500 block Dothan Road
07:19. Suspect in the 500 block behind a garage. Suspect is in custody of law enforcement.
07:20. Suspect vehicle has Georgia license plates
07:30. Request rescue patient. Suspect has a illness with a medical term “ I AM GOING TO JAIL, I FEEL SICK!!!!”.
The arrest was made at 534 Dothan Road, Abbeville Alabama.
The suspect was transported to Henry County Jail. It was determined the suspect was a felon in possession of a firearm. It was determined that the suspect was on a 15 year probation in Georgia.
The Georgia Pardons and Parole have ahold on the subject. He will remain in Henry County Jail, SITTING for trial. Afterwards he will go to Georgia where his probation/parole will most likely be revoked.
Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship was on the scene.
SLOCOMB: This Saturday, June 21, the FREE Slocomb Tomato Jamboree kicks off. Parade at 9 AM and gates open at 10:00 AM.
Food, Drinks and Fireworks. The event is FREE FOR EVERYONE ( except food and drinks ). For the kids, train ride, swings and zip line.
Music entertainment by: Larry Thomas, Malarence Davis, Josh Buckley, Jared Harden, Levee Road Band, Crews Wright.
TOMORROW is the Slocomb Tomato Jamboree! Get ready for a full day of fun, food, and festivities — Saturday, June 21st is finally here!
Parade kicks off at 9 AM Gates open at 10 AM at the Slocomb Recreation Park Opening ceremonies at 10 AM followed by LIVE MUSIC all day Fireworks by Merritt’s Fireworks at dark!
Over 60 arts & crafts vendors Local produce available Delicious food & beverage vendors Attractions and activities for the kids FREE to the public — bring the whole family!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you — it’s going to be a tomato-packed day you won’t want to miss!
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!!!
