Multiple Arrests Made After Disturbance Call in Dothan

Suspects fled, provided false information to police, and faced drug and domestic violence charges

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:20pm

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An extreme close-up of a pair of handcuffed hands against a dark background, conveying the serious and investigative nature of the arrests made during the disturbance call in Dothan.A stark visual representation of the arrests made during the disturbance call, highlighting the gritty realities of law enforcement's response to such incidents.Dothan Today

A disturbance call in Dothan, Alabama early Thursday morning led to multiple felony arrests after officers say several individuals attempted to flee and provided false information. Two suspects, Shadavia Marcel and Jamal McClendon, were taken into custody after short chases and found to have outstanding warrants. A third suspect, Jasmiuna Wheeler, was identified as the primary aggressor in a domestic violence incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to disturbance calls, where suspects may attempt to evade arrest and provide false information. It also underscores the prevalence of outstanding warrants and the intersection of domestic violence and drug-related crimes in the Dothan area.

The details

According to reports, officers responded just before 7 a.m. on March 26 to the 100 block of Rock Bridge Road after dispatchers provided descriptions of those involved in a disturbance. Officers soon located two individuals matching the descriptions, but both individuals ran as the officers approached. Shadavia Marcel was quickly taken into custody after a short chase, and officers reported she initially gave a false name and later admitted she ran because she knew she had outstanding warrants. During a search, officers say methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in her belongings. Jamal McClendon was also taken into custody by another officer, and reports indicate he also provided a false name, knowing he had active warrants. Once the situation was brought under control, officers determined the disturbance stemmed from a physical argument, and Jasmiuna Wheeler was identified as the primary aggressor and arrested at the scene.

  • Officers responded to the disturbance call just before 7 a.m. on March 26, 2026.
  • The incident occurred in the 100 block of Rock Bridge Road in Dothan, Alabama.

The players

Shadavia Marcel

A 23-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants.

Jamal McClendon

A 37-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with obstructing justice using a false identity and outstanding warrants.

Jasmiuna Wheeler

A 31-year-old suspect who was identified as the primary aggressor in a domestic violence incident and arrested at the scene.

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What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspects will face their respective charges in the local court system.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address the complex issues of domestic violence, drug-related crimes, and outstanding warrants in the Dothan area.