COTTONWOOD: 2:20 AM Houston County 911 dispatched an edged weapon assault in the 900 block of Metcalf Street in Cottonwood this morning at 2:20 AM.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Cottonwood Rescue and Cottonwood Police responded.
The victim was at one location and the suspect was at another. Houston County Sheriff Deputies cleared the scene for Cottonwood Rescue to enter the scene. The victim was transported, emergency, to Southeast Health. Condition is unknown.
A suspect was identified and later transported to Houston County Jail.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Criminal Investigators were reported to have been on the scene until after 7:00 AM this morning.
UNCONFIRMED, but information is domestic and alcohol innolved.
UPDATED @ 4:21 PM
Sheriff Press Release
On October 10, 2025 The Houston County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Edge Weapon Assault that had just occurred in the 900 Block of Metcalf Street in Cottonwood.
Once deputies arrived on scene, the victim was located and they began rendering aid. The suspect was quickly apprehended and identified as Thomas William Smith (34) of Cottonwood. The victim received multiple stab wounds to his neck and back. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and began their investigation. Various Search Warrants were executed and evidence of the assault was recovered. Investigators determined this act of violence was a result of an argument between the victim and offender.
Thomas William Smith was arrested and charged with Assault II and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Smith is currently being held in the Houston County Jail under No Bond.
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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.
