The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local community in locating a woman wanted for felony theft. On June 19, 2012 officers responded to Denny Vision, 151 West Main Street, where they were given surveillance video of a woman concealing numerous pairs of glasses in her purse. The woman was confronted by an employee at which time she returned one pair of glasses then fled from the store while still in possession of numerous items. Investigators have now identified the suspect as Sonja Drake Drayton. Police are asking anyone with information about the case or location of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

• Sonja Drake Drayton, black female, 47 years of age, of Richard Road is WANTED for Second Degree Theft of Property.

Information Source: Dothan PD

On July 13, 2012 the Dothan Police Department Vice Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Southland Drive following an ongoing investigation. During the search of the residence, investigators seized a large amount of narcotics including approximately thirteen (13) ounces of cocaine, over two (2) ounces of crack cocaine, ecstasy pills, over three (3.1) grams of heroin, over six (6) ounces of marijuana and eleven (11) hydrocodine pills. Police arrested Damion Green and Denishia Blandenburg in conjunction with this investigation.

The Dothan Police Department would like to thank Houston County Sheriffs Office for their assistance with this case.

On July 14, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a breaking and entering of a vehicle. Upon arrival, police learned the victim’s purse and several credit cards were stolen during the incident. On July 16, 2012 police were investigating an unrelated case when they discovered the man they were speaking with was in possession of the stolen credit cards. Investigators responded to the scene and arrested the suspect, Cordaryl Berry. Police say the case will remain open and further charges may be pending.

Cordaryl Berry, black male, 24 years of age, of Pearl Street was arrested and charged with Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Illegal Possession or Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Card with a $2,500 bond.

Source:  Dothan Police Department