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Routine Encounter Turns into a Felony Charge
On April 27, 2026, a Dothan Police officer was patrolling around the 1000 block of Cloverdale when he noticed a man emerging from a wooded area with a passenger seat from a vehicle on his bicycle. The officer approached the …Read More »Shooter in Custody on Saturday Murder in Dothan
(DOTHAN, Al) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, just before 9:00 a.m., 27-year-old Rickie Tyrrell Temmis of Dothan was found murdered in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive. The person responsible for his murder has been identified and arrested. The suspect …Read More »
2026 SRT Golf Classic
What Charity golf tournament benefiting The Dothan Police Department Special Response Team When May 29, 2026 Registration: 10am Lunch: 11am Shotgun Start: 12pm Where Dothan National Golf Course Registration Details 4-man teams – $400 per team Hole Sponsors – $100 …Read More »News Release on Saturday Murder in Dothan
(DOTHAN, Al) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, just before 9:00 am, the Dothan Police Department responded to a person down call in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive. When officers arrived, it was determined the person lying in the front …Read More »Man Arrested After Random Attack Then Resists Officers
On April 13, 2026, Officers responded to a gas station in the 600 block of North Oates Street for an assault. The victim reported a male subject approached him, made derogatory comments, and proceeded to assault him. The male, after …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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