Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — A Dothan man is behind bars after allegedly posing as a police officer to exploit an elderly victim.
According to the Dothan Police Department, Kendrale Lafayette Magwood, 37, was arrested on Dec. 9, 2024, and charged with Financial Exploitation of the Elderly 1st Degree and Impersonation of a Peace Officer. Investigators say Magwood used a scheme to convince the victim to buy narcotics over the course of two months.
The investigation began on Dec. 5, when the victim reported being coerced by someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer. The victim said they were used as an informant and forced to purchase substances, which were later discovered to be imitation narcotics, using their own money. The suspect reportedly promised the victim leniency on a prior criminal charge.
Police devised a plan to catch Magwood, who set up another fake operation. Officers apprehended him without incident and found evidence linking him to the impersonation.
Magwood was booked into the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond. Authorities are continuing to investigate the case.
