05/21/2026
Goodyear Enterprises LLC d/b/a Kevin Goodyear Towing Draws Public Scrutiny Amid Disputed Tow Authorizations, Alleged Police References, and Questions Over Enterprise Police Department Inaction
WIREGRASSNEWS4U
May 2026
ENTERPRISE, Ala. — A growing controversy involving Goodyear Enterprises LLC, doing business as Kevin Goodyear Towing, has generated widespread discussion across the Wiregrass region following allegations of disputed tow authorizations, conflicting statements, questions involving references to police authority, and criticism of what some residents describe as a lack of intervention by local law enforcement.
The dispute centers around the June 23, 2025 towing of two vehicles belonging to the owner of Rags 2 Riches Carpet and Cleaning Service, a small Enterprise-area business. The vehicles — a silver 2014 Kia Sorento and a white 2007 Ford E-250 cargo van — were allegedly removed from private property under circumstances the owner claims were never clearly explained.
According to records, screenshots, correspondence, and public statements reviewed by Owners Against Predatory Towing (OAPT) as well as independent third party investigators, multiple explanations were allegedly provided over time regarding who authorized the vehicle removals.
Conflicting Authorization Claims
In a written response dated July 21, 2025, Kevin Goodyear Towing stated that the vehicles were towed “at the written request of Community HOA Solutions” pursuant to Alabama Code §32-13-1 et seq., which governs certain non-consensual towing procedures from private property.
The towing company also publicly stated online that it possessed “signed documentation on file” showing Community HOA Solutions authorized the removals.
However, in separate communications later provided by Community HOA Solutions, a representative allegedly stated:
> “Community HOA Solutions did not tow any vehicles and we do not know who did. Before your message we were not even aware any vehicles had been towed.”
The apparent contradiction between those statements has become one of the central issues in the ongoing dispute.
Questions Regarding Police Authority References
Additional controversy surrounds allegations involving references to the Enterprise Police Department during interactions related to the vehicles and personal property.
According to individuals familiar with the matter, statements were made that law enforcement authorized and ordered the towing and continued retention of property. However, later communications contradicted those representations. There is a video circulating online that allegedly supports this claim.
Some residents claim they were led to believe that police authority was being invoked in ways that discouraged them from attempting to recover property or challenge the towing actions.
Critics argue that if any person or business knowingly invoked police authority without authorization in order to justify the seizure, retention, or withholding of private property, such conduct could potentially raise serious legal concerns under Alabama law.
No court has issued findings establishing criminal wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed against any party involved.
Legal analysts note that proving criminal misconduct would likely require investigators to establish intentional deception rather than misunderstanding, miscommunication, or disputed interpretation of events.
-Enterprise Police Department Criticized for Lack of Intervention
The Enterprise Police Department has also come under criticism from some community members who argue the department failed to intervene despite what complainants describe as extensive supporting evidence, including screenshots, emails, recorded communications, and video footage allegedly documenting disputed representations involving police authority.
According to individuals involved in the dispute, concerns and supporting materials were reportedly brought to the attention of law enforcement months ago. Some complainants state they were told that falsely using police authority in connection with vehicle seizures or property retention could potentially constitute criminal conduct.
Despite those concerns, no arrests, public enforcement actions, or criminal investigations have been publicly announced.
The Enterprise Police Department has not publicly commented in detail regarding the specific allegations described in this article.
Law-enforcement experts note that towing disputes often become legally complex because investigators must determine whether disputed statements were intentional misrepresentations, misunderstandings, or legally authorized actions supported by documentation.
-Impact on a Local Small Business
The owner of Rags 2 Riches Carpet and Cleaning Service states the towing and eventual loss of the vehicles had devastating consequences for the business.
According to the owner, the Ford E-250 cargo van contained tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for daily carpet-cleaning operations, while the Kia Sorento was used for transportation, scheduling, and business-related activities.
The owner estimates losses of approximately $750 per weekday due to canceled appointments, interrupted operations, loss of customer confidence, and inability to transport equipment.
While those figures have not been independently audited, small-business advocates note that sudden loss of work vehicles can immediately cripple service-based operations.
The vehicles were later reportedly sold after remaining in impound. Allegedly after the tow company told them that they would be arrested if they returned to try and retrieve their property.
-Questions Regarding Notice Procedures
Additional concerns have reportedly been raised regarding notification procedures and documentation accuracy during the abandoned vehicle process.
According to records reviewed by WIREGRASSNEWS4U, at least one official notice allegedly contained incorrect ownership information associated with one of the vehicles.
Legal observers note that inaccurate ownership information or defective notice procedures can complicate recovery efforts and potentially raise due-process concerns under Alabama law.
State law generally requires towing operators to comply with statutory notification and recordkeeping requirements before vehicles may be classified as abandoned and sold.
-Tow Truck Hall of Fame Recognition Draws Renewed Attention
The controversy has also sparked discussion regarding Kevin Goodyear’s standing and recognition within the towing industry itself.
Community members have pointed to Mr. Goodyear’s reported “Tow Truck Hall of Fame” recognition and longstanding reputation within the industry, questioning whether the growing controversy and disputed allegations surrounding authorization procedures, documentation, and references to law enforcement could affect public perception of that status.
No industry organization has publicly announced any review, disciplinary action, or reconsideration of any recognition associated with Mr. Goodyear.
However, some residents argue that allegations involving disputed authorization, conflicting explanations, and alleged misuse of police references — if substantiated — would raise broader questions concerning ethics, accountability, and professionalism within the towing industry.
-Public Attention Continues to Grow
The controversy recently gained significant online attention after a lengthy investigative-style social-media post outlining the allegations circulated widely throughout the Wiregrass area.
-Community reaction has been somewhat divided.
Some residents argue the dispute reflects broader concerns about transparency and accountability within the non-consensual towing industry, while others caution that the allegations remain disputed and unproven absent formal findings or regulatory action.
At the time of publication, no court has issued a final ruling determining criminal wrongdoing regarding the allegations described in this article.
Legal professionals emphasize that disputes involving towing authorization, property rights, alleged references to police authority, and abandoned vehicle procedures are fact-intensive matters that may ultimately require formal investigation or judicial resolution.
Individuals involved in towing disputes are encouraged to preserve all records, notices, receipts, communications, photographs, and video evidence related to their claims.
