Latest News and Events
Shooting in Dothan Lands One in Jail
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 22, 2026, at around 10:30 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Fountain Street for a firearm assault. Officers found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the …Read More »Man Arrested on Separate Shooting Incidents in Dothan
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 18, 2026, an investigator following leads on shooting incidents in Dothan spotted a suspect he knew was wanted for those shootings in the 600 block of North Lena Street. The investigator recognized the suspect, Romello Tajeh …Read More »Update: Man Suffers Gunshot Wound on Saddlewood Trail
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 11, 2026, around 2:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 2100 block of Saddlewood Trail. Officers responded and found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately …Read More »Man Killed After Being Stuck by Vehicle on Montgomery Highway Sunday Night
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 8, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Communications Center received a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 4700 block of Montgomery Highway in front of the Dothan Pavilion Shopping Center. When …Read More »Man Killed in Suspected Robbery; Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On January 30, 2026, just before 10:00 am, the Dothan Communications Center received several reports of a vehicle crash into a retention pond in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle. When first responders arrived, they immediately attempted …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
You must be logged in to post a comment.