Arrest made in Burglary Cases

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jan 02 2013 10:41 AM

Original Release: October 23, 2012

On October 22, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a four count felony arrest following a recent investigation of multiple crimes. Investigators say Steve Jernigan was arrested after an investigation revealed Jernigan, acting on behalf of American Muscle Cars, entered multiple agreements for cash in return for vehicle maintenance, sales and repairs. Jernigan took money in return for these services which were never rendered in at least four cases. Police say the investigation will remain open and are asking anyone with information about the cases or evidence of any additional thefts to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

 

·        Steve Jernigan, white male, 61 years of age, of Dothan, Alabama was arrested on October 22, 2012 and charged with four counts of First Degree Theft by Deception with bonds totaling $100,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

 

UPDATE:

The Dothan Police Department has made an additional eight count felony arrest as a result of this ongoing investigation of multiple crimes. Investigators say Steve Jernigan was arrested in October after an investigation revealed Jernigan, acting on behalf of American Muscle Cars, entered multiple agreements for cash in return for vehicle maintenance, sales and repairs. At the time of the original release, investigators believed additional victims were likely to come forward following the release of Jernigan’s arrest information. As anticipated, additional crimes were brought to the attention of investigators who have now arrested Jernigan for an additional eight felonies.

 

·        Steve Jernigan, white male, 61 years of age, of Dothan, Alabama was arrested on December 27, 2012 and charged with eight counts of First Degree Theft with bonds totaling $240,000. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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