West Powell Street robbers caught, one person killed in Fl.

Dothan, Al.

On October 14, 2011 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Dothan Police responded to the 400 block of West Powell Street in reference to a Robbery. The victim was in his vehicle when he was approached by three black males wearing dark clothing and armed with handguns. The suspects ordered the victim out of his vehicle. The suspects stole the vehicle and left the area in an unknown direction.

Florida authorities located the stolen vehicle in Bay County Florida where a two county chase ensued. The suspect vehicle crashed on Highway 79 near Wausau Florida killing a sixteen year old Dothan female and injuring a male suspect. Two other suspects who were in a vehicle stolen from Panama City Beach Florida continued to flee from police but were later captured.

Dothan Investigators have positively identified the suspects captured in Florida as being involved with the early morning Robbery on West Powell Street and warrants are being obtained.

Black male, Jalen Juwon Andrews, 17 years of age of Basin Avenue is being charged as an adult with Robbery First Degree.

                                                               

Black male, Dzesmion Elijah Teague, 22 years of age of New Hope Lane is being charged with Robbery First Degree. 

                                                             

Black male, James Akeem Boatwright, 19 years of age of Summit Street is being charged with Robbery First Degree.

All three suspects have charges in the State of Florida and will be returned to Houston County at a later time.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible on the suspect.