Manhunt Ends With Arrest in Thomasville Area Kidnapping and Carjacking Case
A manhunt in Thomas and Brooks Counties concluded with the arrest of Gregory Dotson, who is accused of kidnapping a woman in her 70s and carjacking her vehicle in Thomasville. The incident began Saturday night, and the victim managed to…
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, September 21, 2026 — A manhunt spanning Thomas and Brooks Counties concluded Sunday afternoon with the arrest of Gregory Dotson, who faces multiple charges in connection with the alleged kidnapping and carjacking of a woman in her 70s in Thomasville. The incident began Saturday night.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, reportedly managed to escape her alleged captor before law enforcement apprehended Dotson. He was found hiding in the woods in the Brooks County area.
Dotson has been charged with kidnapping, carjacking with bodily injury, aggravated assault, and elder abuse. The specific details leading up to the alleged kidnapping and carjacking on Saturday night were not immediately available.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Information regarding the exact timeline of the victim’s escape or the specific circumstances of Dotson’s apprehension was not provided.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the condition of the victim or any potential injuries sustained during the incident. The charges filed against Dotson indicate the severity of the alleged crimes.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. Inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. Information about what happened next was not provided beyond the arrest.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be reported as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamiya Coleman, Jacob Murphey on www.wctv.tv, see more information here.
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