On May 2, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a theft complaint at Sunglass Hut located in Wiregrass Commons Mall. Police learned Jessica Holderfield, an employee of the business, was responsible for making multiple money deposits which never made it to the bank. Investigators took over the case and used further findings to confirm Holderfield kept the money for personal gain. Police say the suspect was located and arrested bringing this case to a close.

Jessica Holderfield, white female, 26 years of age, of County Road 203 was arrested and charged with Second Degree Theft of Property with a $2,500 bond.

Source: Dothan Police Department

On May 12, 2012 the Dothan Police Department became involved in a vehicle pursuit when an alert patrolman got behind a suspect from an earlier call. Police responded to a breaking and entering call at Kangaroo Station, 4196 Ross Clark Circle. The victim told police she was at the air pump putting air in her tires when she heard the car door open and close. She looked up to see a man running from her vehicle with her purse. She chased the man to his vehicle and reached through the window in an attempt to retrieve her purse. The suspect then put the car into drive, dragging the victim a short distance before she released the car having sustained minor injuries to her hand and arm.

Responding officers were given a description of the man and the vehicle which was seen a few minutes later by an officer responding to the area. A vehicle pursuit began and continued to the vicinity of Persimmon and East Stough Street where the driver then fled on foot from the vehicle.

On May 9, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded an armed robbery in progress at 3331 West Main Street, Five Star Federal Credit Union. Upon arrival, police learned a black male wearing a ski mask entered the bank armed with a handgun. The suspect jumped over the teller counter and ordered tellers to the floor before removing cash from the cash drawers. The suspect then fled on foot from the bank.

Investigators responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation that continued throughout the day. Following the investigation, twin brothers Devon and Devin Jackson were identified as the suspects responsible for this crime. Investigators identified Devon as the suspect who entered the bank and Devin as the lookout and get-away driver.