On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 the Auburn Police Division arrested Jamea A. Mason, 33, of Union Springs, Alabama, on warrants charging her with two counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree.  Mason’s arrest stems from the investigation of a police report dated January 2012 in which a Union Springs resident stated that someone stole personal checks from her and then passed them at an Auburn business.  Mason was transported from the Houston County jail where she was being held on an unrelated charge to the Lee County Detention Center where she is currently being held on a $6,000 bond.

Information Source: Auburn PD

On May 12, 2013 the Dothan Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Montgomery Highway in reference to a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found the victim and suspect car in the parking-lot of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store with extensive damage. Officers were advised the suspect Starlena Frazier and the victim (a black female) entered the parking-lot in their cars at a high rate of speed. The victim ran into the business and was followed by Frazier, who then began assaulting her.

An Investigator with the Criminal Investigation Division was called to the scene and through witnesses, victim and suspect statements has now determined the incident to be a domestic violence complaint that began nearby on Greentree Street. Investigators say that Frazier crashed into the victims vehicle, then chased her to the grocery store parking-lot prior to assaulting her.

DOTHAN, AL - On May 8, 2013 the Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest after responding to a criminal mischief complaint at the Country Hearth Inn and Suites, located at 3011 Ross Clark Circle.

Investigators say Russell Martell was an employee of the hotel, who was recently fired. After being terminated, Martell was seen leaving a section of the hotel where witnesses found multiple pieces of property destroyed.

Martell was questioned about the incident and admitted to destroying the property. His arrest now brings this case to a close.

Martel, 50, of Connecticut was arrested and charged with first degree Criminal Mischief.

Martel’s bond has been set at $5,000.