On April 3, 2013 the Dothan Police Department made two felony arrests following the recent investigation of a Burglary that occurred the previous day. Investigators say on April 2, 2013 Cortavious Byrd, Gerald Birmingham Jr. and Calvin Cochran Jr. forcefully entered a home on Mona Drive, robbed the occupant at gun-point and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency before leaving the residence. Investigators have arrested Byrd and Birmingham and are now seeking the assistance of the community in locating Cochran Jr.

• Cortavious Jamar Byrd, black male, 20 years of age, of Kinsey, Alabama was arrested and charged with first degree Burglary. His bond has been set at $350,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

On March 26, 2013 the Dothan Police Department responded to Lowes department store located at 2671 Ross Clark Circle in reference to a theft complaint involving an employee. Upon arrival, officers were advised that an internal investigation was started on Carla Lee after management suspected she was conducting fraudulent transactions using discarded sales receipts. Investigators say Lee began making the transactions in February and continued until she was recently confronted by the loss prevention officer of the business. Carla Lee was arrested and charged with second degree Theft of Property bringing this case to a close.

Carla Jill Lee, white female, 40 years of age, of Slocomb, Alabama was arrested and charged with second degree Theft of Property. The bond has been set at $2,500.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Dothan Police Department

On March 25, 2013 the Dothan Police Department began an investigation into a stolen vehicle complaint involving Courtney McBride. Investigators say McBride took possession of a vehicle that did not belong to her and when contacted by the victim, she refused to return it. The victim’s vehicle was declared stolen and a warrant was issued for McBride’s arrest.

On March 26, 2013 investigators were contacted by deputies with the Cobb County (Ga.) Sheriff’s office stating the vehicle was recovered and McBride had been arrested. The recovery of the vehicle and McBride’s arrest now brings this case to a close.

Courtney Danielle McBride, black female, 29 years of age, of Daniel Circle was arrested and charged with first degree Theft of Property with a $5,000 bond.

All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Dothan Police Department