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Suspicious Person Call Results in 35 Felony Charges for Breaking Into Vehicles
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On May 22, 2026, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Headland Avenue for a suspicious person call. The person reporting told dispatchers his business’ outside air conditioning unit had been stolen on Monday May 18th. …Read More »School Employee Arrested After Investigation Reveals Crimes Against a Student
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On May 6, 2026, the Dothan Police Department was notified by Houston County Department of Human Resources about reports of a school employee engaged in inappropriate activity with a student. An investigation was immediately started to assess the …Read More »Eight Officers Awarded the Prestigious Medal of Merit
Corporal H. Heath On June 3, 2025, Corporal Hunter Heath responded to a life-threatening emergency at the Dothan Elks Lodge, where an individual was found submerged in the deep end of the swimming pool. Without hesitation, Corporal Heath entered the …Read More »Five Officers Honored with Life-Saving Awards
Officer K. Devine and Officer N. Huff On December 21, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Officers Kayla Devine and Nicholas Huff were the first to respond to a critical medical emergency involving a victim suffering from a severe arm laceration …Read More »Four Crime Evidence Division Employees Honored with Certificate of Appreciation
Crime Scene Supervisor Tyler King, Crime Scene Technician Courtney Rogers, Evidence Custodian Radney Crawford, and Evidence Technician Calene Morris are awarded Certificate of Appreciation Awards. This team is recognized for distinguished civilian service and outstanding leadership in the planning, coordination, …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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