Dothan man arrested for fraudulent use of debit card

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 10:42am

Dothan man arrested for fraudulent use of debit card

On December 22, 2011 the Dothan Police Department released the photograph of a man taken by a local ATM in an effort to seek help in identifying the man wanted in connection with an open investigation. Police responded to a breaking and entering of a vehicle in November 2011 during which an atm card was stolen. During the course of the investigation, police received a photo of an unknown white male using the stolen card at a local ATM. Investigators say they have now identified and arrested the man from the photograph bringing closure to this case.

Charles William Deason, white male, 20 years of age, of Fairfield Drive was arrested and charged with Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card with a $15,000 bond.

Source: Dothan Police Department

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Ala. joins $25B mortgage servicing settlement

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 6:36pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Thursday that the state is formally joining a $25 billion national joint federal-state agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers relating to foreclosure abuses and fraud, as well as unacceptable nationwide mortgage servicing practices.

The AG's office said in a release that the proposed agreement provides an estimated $106.7 million in direct relief to Alabama homeowners. Strange's offices added that the settlement also addresses future mortgage loan servicing practices.

The settlement was announced in Washington, D.C. by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general.the

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Accident claims life of Dale County Sheriff's Deputy

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 12:20pm

Accident claims life of Dale County Sheriff's Deputy

Dale County Sheriff's deputy Donald Edward Williams lost his life in a one car accident on Wednesday evening.

Ozark Police and Ozark Rescue responded to the scene of the accident at South Union Avenue, where they removed Williams from the vehicle and tried to resuscitate him until the EMS arrived. Deputy Williams was transported to the Dale Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead after lifesaving efforts failed.

Ozark Police Traffic Homicide Investigators are continuing their investigation but it appears from the preliminary investigation that Deputy Williams suffered a medical condition which caused him to lose control of the Ford Crown Victoria he was driving. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Deputy Donald Edward Williams, age 57 of Dothan, served with the Dale County Sheriff's Department for 17 years.

Source: Ozark Police Department

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AG Luther Strange reminds Alabamians to obey "Move Over" Law

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 4:00pm

AG Luther Strange reminds Alabamians to obey "Move Over" Law

Attorney General Luther Strange is joining in a public awareness effort to remind citizens about the “Move Over” law, which was enacted in 2009.

When drivers approach an emergency or law enforcement vehicle on the roadside, the law requires them to take certain safety precautions. The law “requires a driver of a motor vehicle to move over when approaching a law enforcement vehicle, an emergency vehicle, or wrecker…” Drivers are required to move to a farther lane if possible. If it is not possible for the drivers to safely change lanes, they are required to move as far as safely possible from the roadside and to slow down to 15 mph less than the posted speed limit.

“Many Alabamians may not be aware of this law, so my hope is that we can shed light on something so critical to public safety,” said Attorney General Strange. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep roadways safe.

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One man arrested, another still at large in Jarvis Daffin murder

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 10:50am

One man arrested, another still at large in Jarvis Daffin murder

On February 4, 2012 the Dothan Police Department became involved in a case regarding a possible shooting death of a Dothan resident. Officers received information that a twenty-four year old male named Jarvis Daffin had become the victim of a homicide. Investigators began a diligent effort to confirm details of the incident during which time they learned that Jarvis Daffin was last seen going to Headland, Alabama with two other males.

Investigators developed further information that lead them to believe during this trip, Mr. Daffin was fatally wounded by a single gunshot wound and placed in a wooded area in the vicinity of Tumbelton, Alabama. Working in conjunction with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Headland Police Department and A.B.I., investigators with the Dothan Police Department were able locate the victim and evidence that was left behind. Investigators stated the motive for the crime appears to be robbery.

Antwain Jermon Wingard was rrested and chargd with Capital Murder, Kidnapping 1st Degree and Robbery 1st Degree

Justice Jerrell Knight is WANTED for Capital Murder, Kidnapping 1st Degree and Robbery 1st Degree

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Troy University Dothan holding career fair tomorrow!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 8:01am

Troy University Dothan holding career fair tomorrow!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Troy University Dothan invites local job seekers to look for a job they will love at the annual Dothan Campus career fair.

The career fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon tomorrow, February 9th, inside the Harrison Room in Malone Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Attendees will have the chance to speak with representatives from numerous area employers, including the Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union, the Alabama Department of Corrections, Becker Professional Education and Time Warner Cable.

For more information, contact the Dothan Campus career services office at (334) 983-6556, ext. 1223 or visit www.troy.edu.

Source: Troy University Office of University Relations

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Forestry Outreach Symposium and Awards Banquet coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 2:09pm

Forestry Outreach Symposium and Awards Banquet coming up

An outreach symposium and awards banquet pointing forestland owners toward the future while celebrating the strides many of them already have made in enhancing profitability and sustainable forestry management practices throughout the state is scheduled for Feb. 10 at Auburn University.

Sponsored by the Alabama Natural Resources Council, the Outreach Symposium will begin at 2 p.m. in Conference Hall 1101 at the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, located at 602 Duncan Drive on the Auburn University campus. The Awards Banquet will follow at 5:30 p.m. beginning with a Cocktail reception at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center at 241 South College Street in downtown Auburn. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m. in Ballroom B.

The event is essentially two-fold, says Dr. Ken McNabb, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System forester and W.

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