Latest News and Events
Suspect Arrested in Death of Dr. Gaddis
On January 9, 2025, Dothan Police Investigators identified and arrested George Shelby Rice (57) of Dothan in connection with the death of Dr. Gaddis. Rice, identified through video surveillance and witness statements, was driving his vehicle northbound on Honeysuckle Road. …Read More »Dothan Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle on Honeysuckle Road
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On January 7, 2025 just after 6:00 pm, a Dothan Police Officer was notified by a citizen that a person was hit by a vehicle in the 800 block of Honeysuckle Road. The officer arrived on scene and …Read More »Statement from Chief Will Benny
This is a statement from Chief Will Benny: Chief Benny ReleaseRead More »Dothan City School Bus Driver Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Child
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On December 9, 2024, Dothan Police Crash Investigators arrested Steven Phillip Valentine for leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries after an incident was reported to police. According to investigators, Valentine was driving a Dothan City Schools …Read More »Dothan Man Arrested For Financial Exploitation of the Elderly and Impersonating a Peace Officer after Two Month Fake Investigation
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On December 9, 2024, Dothan Police Narcotics investigators arrested Kendrale Lafayette Magwood (37) of Dothan with Financial Exploitation of the Elderly 1st degree and Impersonation of a police officer. Investigators say Magwood, posing as a law enforcement officer, …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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