Monday OPD arrests

March 10, 2010

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported on Monday to Ozark Police Department:

Harassment –Martin Luther King Ave. – suspect made threats of bodily harm towards the victim over an ongoing property dispute.

Theft of Property 2nd – Unknown Location – unknown suspect removed his Ruger .380 firearm from his unsecured vehicle sometime between 02-01-2010 and 03-06-2010.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Stat Med – suspect struck victim’s vehicle and left without notifying victim.

Identity Theft – Grimes Road – suspect took victim’s and victim’s children’s social security cards and attempted to use the one that belongs to victim.

Domestic Harassment – Skipperville Road – suspect slapped victim on the left side of her face then grabbed her from behind as she attempted to call the police.

(7) Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card – suspect stole victim’s debit card and used it at listed location to make a purchases

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Debra Lane – suspect struck the victim’s vehicle intentionally which damaged the rear bumper, driver’s side door and step rail.

Theft of Property 2nd – Harris Road – suspect stole victim’s debit card from her change purse while victim was visiting at the listed residence

Harassment –  Acker Avenue – suspect was observed looking into the victim’s front and rear window which caused her to fear for her safety.

Tuesday:
Criminal Mischief 3rd – Claybank Church – Unknown suspect tore the wooden side door off it’s hinges at the listed church which damaged the door.

ARRESTS:
Stacy Hayes, 35, of Stokes Avenue, DUI
Christopher Chancey, 34, of Parker Hills Drive, DUI

 

OPD seeking armed robbery suspects

February 26, 2010

By Ebony Horton

OZARK - Ozark police are looking for at least three armed robbers from two separate incidents this week.
According to Ozark Police Chief Tony Spivey, a man with a handgun entered Colliers gas station on U.S. Highway 231 on Monday and demanded money from the clerk before fleeing south Highway 231.
Few details of the man were available, though Spivey said the man is believed to have left the state and to be responsible for other robberies throughout the southeastern region.
On Wednesday, Spivey said two men with a shotgun went into Crew’s Barber Shop on East Andrews Avenue and demanded money from the owner before fleeing west in a black Nissan Sentra with an Alabama Disabled Veterans tag.
Spivey said at least two of the three robbery suspects have been identified, but none have been arrested.
Spivey said anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call the Ozark Police Department at (334) 774-5111 or Dale County Crimestoppers at (334) 774-9999.

Bail or Jail on Friday

February 25, 2010

By Ebony Horton

For immediate release
February 10, 2010

Community Leaders “Go to Jail” for the Youth of Dale County

Community leaders in Dale County will not be able to “get out of jail free.” In fact, the more the public gives the longer they will have to be locked up! On Friday, February 26th the Coalition for a Drug Free Dale County & SpectraCare Health Systems will be holding a “Bail or Jail” fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held from 9:00am-5:00pm in front of Wal-Mart Supercenter in Ozark. All funds raised will go to host safe and drug-free after prom parties for three of Dale County’s high schools- Carroll High, Daleville High, and Dale County High. The “jailbirds” for the event will be community leaders throughout Dale County such as school officials, law enforcement, judges, business owners, physicians, attorneys, and even pastors! They have each been asked to raise their bail money ahead of time. But there is a catch! We will provide the public with a list of our “jailbirds.” Community members can join us at Wal-mart and give us donations in order to keep them “locked up!” In order for them to get out of jail, they must match the donation in addition to their set bail!
The Coalition for a Drug Free Dale County and SpectraCare Health Systems have successfully sponsored drug free after prom parties for the last five years. The after prom parties have kept hundreds of youth safe, while providing them with a fun and memorable evening.
If you can’t attend the “Bail or Jail” fundraiser but would still like to donate to the after prom parties, you can mail your donation to: Coalition for a Drug Free Dale County c/o SpectraCare Health Systems 191 South Oates Street Dothan, Alabama 36301. For more information, please call (334) 445-4554.

Contact Info: Candy Gaff or Kim Nall
Coalition for a Drug Free Dale County
c/o SpectraCare Health Systems
191 South Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 445-4554 or (334) 790-2112

CHS girls’ head basketball coach no longer coaching

February 24, 2010

By Ebony Horton

City Schools Superintendent Mike Lenhart confirmed Coach Curtis Stapleton will no longer coach girls’ basketball at the school. No more information was available on Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday OPD reports

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported to Ozark Police Department on Tuesday. Information provided by Ozark Police Department:

Harassment – US Hwy 231 – suspect came to the victim’s place of employment and began yelling profanity at her for unknown reasons.

Harassment – Murphy USA – suspect called the victim a derogatory name after he was told that the cigarette prices had changed.

Magnolia Street – suspect shot the driver’s side window out of the victim’s pick up using a BB Gun.

Domestic Dispute

Criminal Mischief 3rd – US Hwy 231 South – suspect damaged the right front quarter panel, passenger side door and right rear passenger side door of the victim’s vehicle over a dispute about a girl.

Possession of Marijuana 2nd – Woodland Hills Drive – suspect was stopped on a traffic violation and upon making contact with the suspect a strong odor of raw marijuana was coming from inside the vehicle and a small bag containing marijuana was recovered from the passenger side floor mat.

Possession of Marihuana 2nd – Woodland Hills Drive – suspect was in a vehicle that was stopped on a traffic violation and upon making contact with the suspect a strong odor of raw marijuana was coming from inside the vehicle and a small bag containing marijuana was recovered underneath the floor mat of the seat where the suspect was sitting.

Harassment – Intersection of Noah Circle & MLK – suspect approached the victim at the bus stop and began cursing the victim using vulgar language and also made threats of bodily harm towards the victim.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Highland Avenue Apartments –  suspect(s) broke out eight windows to two separate vacant apartments that is owned by victim.

Disorderly Conduct – County Road 104 (Boys Home) – suspects became involved in a physical altercation over an argument.

Discharging a Duty Weapon - Deese Road –  officer responded to the scene of an auto accident (vehicle vs deer) and the deer was severely injured and officer discharged one round from his duty shotgun to put the deer out of its misery.

Theft of Property 3rd – Inland #620 – suspect pumped $38.50 worth of gasoline into his vehicle and left without paying.

Domestic Dispute

Rape 1st – Harris Road – suspect forcibly had sexual intercourse with the victim after being told repeatedly to stop.