Florida Fugitive Wanted for Kidnapping Arrested in Dothan; Child Recovered Safely
Dothan, Alabama police, alongside the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested Jenay Dominique Burns, a woman wanted in Florida for kidnapping a child. Flock cameras helped confirm her vehicle's location in Dothan, and police drones then spotted her car, leading to a…
St. Louis, MO, July 30, 2026 —
Dothan, AL – Authorities in Dothan, Alabama, have arrested a woman wanted in Florida for kidnapping a child. The arrest of Jenay Dominique Burns was the result of a joint effort between the Dothan Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Burns was reportedly sought by law enforcement in Florida in connection with a kidnapping case. Information regarding her whereabouts led authorities to Dothan.
The apprehension involved advanced surveillance technology. Flock cameras, which are designed to capture license plates and vehicle images, were instrumental in helping to confirm that Burns’ vehicle was located within Dothan. Following this confirmation, police utilized drones to further pinpoint the exact location of the vehicle.
Once the vehicle was spotted by drone surveillance, law enforcement officers initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, Jenay Dominique Burns was taken into custody. Crucially, the child who was the subject of the kidnapping warrant was recovered safely during the operation.
Details regarding the specifics of the kidnapping case in Florida, including the timeline of events and the relationship between Burns and the child, were not immediately provided. The U.S. Marshals Service and the Dothan Police Department have not released further information at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Ken Curtis, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
