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Suspects Identified in Wiregrass Commons Mall Shooting
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 12, 2025, just before 4:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department, along with several other agencies, responded to reports of active gunfire at Wiregrass Commons Mall. As officers were responding, the call was upgraded to a person …Read More »Update on Wiregrass Commons Mall Shooting
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 12, 2025, just before 4:00 pm, the Dothan Police Communications Center received reports of active gunfire in the Wiregrass Commons Mall. According to reports, it was at the end of the mall closest to the Spirit …Read More »Police Act Quickly When Threats Target School; Juvenile Arrested
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 9, 2025, the Dothan Police Department was made aware of threats made on social media targeting a Dothan City School. An individual made threats to commit a targeted act of violence against Dothan High School the …Read More »Man Arrested for Impersonating Police After Concerned Citizen Calls Police
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 7, 2025 at about 9:30 am, Dothan Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Fifth Avenue for a suspicious person call. The caller told dispatchers a man come to the door and claimed to …Read More »Dothan Man Charged with Manslaughter-Fentanyl for September 20th Death
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 20, 2025, just before 3:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to the intersection of West Powell Street and North Herring Street for reports of a suspicious vehicle. The person reporting told dispatchers a silver passenger car …Read More »
A Message from the Chief
The goal of the Dothan Police Department is to provide a crime-free and safe environment through strategic policing, integrity, trust, transparency, respect, and strong community partnerships. We are dedicated to professional policing with our commitment to CALEA Accreditation and the highest level of training for our officers and staff. The Dothan Police Department is devoted to professionalism, courtesy and equal treatment of our citizens and guests under the law. As the Chief of Police for the City of Dothan, I willingly accept these responsibilities and hold myself accountable for their accomplishment.
William E. Benny
Chief of Police
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