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. 

On May 8, 2013 the Dothan Police Department arrested Daxshryl Butler after confirming he no longer lived at a residence where he was listed as a registered sex offender.

The Dothan Police Department will continue to monitor all listed sex offenders and prosecute those not in compliance with the laws of the state.

·        Daxshryl Martiece Butler, black male, 36 years of age, of Edgefield Drive was arrested and charged with violating the Community Notification Act.  A bond amount was set at $5,000. 

Information Source: Dothan PD

On May 5, 2013 the Dothan Police Department responded to the area of West Main Street and Grove Park in reference to a suspicious circumstance call involving a female parked in a white 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier passenger car on the side of the road. Patrol officers made contact with the female, now identified as Kristi English and a registration check of the vehicle revealed it was stolen earlier that day from the parking-lot of Fox Run apartment complex. English was taken into custody and the vehicle was returned to its owner bringing this case to a close.

·        Kristi Granberry English, white female, 43 years of age, of Honeysuckle Road was arrested and charged with first degree Theft of Property. English’s bond amount has been set at $30,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.