Arrests made in vandalism of Dale County football field

By Lance Griffin

Published: August 3, 2008

One adult male and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of the Dale County High School football field.

Midland City Police Chief Dexter Hammond said Douglas Quincey, 18, of Midland City, was arrested Sunday and charged with first degree criminal mischief and second degree criminal trespass. A male juvenile from Midland City also faces the same charges. His name was not released. Hammond said the incident remains under investigation.

According to interviews, Hammond said the incident occurred twice Friday night. Quincey is believed to have entered the field between 9:15 and 10 p.m., driving a white pickup truck, and caused damage to the field. Hammond said Quincey then exited the field and the juvenile got behind the wheel and drove onto the field, causing more damage.

Hammond said there is no evidence the incident is related to the death of Dale County High School football coach Todd Horne, who died Tuesday from injuries received in an automobile accident.

“It appears that is the case and it makes me feel better that it did not have anything to do with the coach,” Hammond said. “It looks to be a random act.”
Quincey is being held at the Dale County Jail under no bond. The juvenile is being held at Southeast Alabama Diversion Center.

First degree criminal mischief is a Class C felony, punishable by between one and 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000. Second degree criminal trespass is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine of up to $500.