On September 20, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a felony arrest for sexual abuse of a child following an ongoing investigation. Due to the sensitive nature of this case limited details are being released however investigators say Earnest Bladel has been arrested bringing the case to a close.

•Earnest Bladel, white male, 33 years of age, of Dothan, was arrested and charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child with bonds totaling $500,000.