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Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Early Morning Crash
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On July 17, 2026, just after 4:00 am, the Dothan Police Department responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 600 Block of Ross Clark Circle. The victim, identified as Quinteria Reaves (29) of Dothan, was …Read More »Update on Thursday Shooting on Monroe Street
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On July 16, 2026, just after 1:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department responded to reports of a person shot in the 700 block of Monroe Street. The person reporting told emergency dispatchers gunshots were heard, and a vehicle …Read More »More Arrests Made in Hutchins Street Murder on July 4th
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department and personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street. Upon arrival, …Read More »Arrest Made in Hutchins Street Murder on July 4th
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department and personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street. Upon arrival, …Read More »Two Arrested on Forgery Charges After Paying for Pizza with Counterfeit Money
On July 13, 2026, at about 9:40 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to a forgery call at a motel in the 2900 block of Ross Clark Circle. According to the person reporting, two people ordered a pizza from their business. …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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