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Midland City Woman Arrested for Shooting Firearm Into Vehicle In Domestic Incident
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 5, 2026, around 8:30 am, the Dothan Police Department received a call about shots fired at a business in the 1500 block of Montgomery Highway. When officers arrived, the suspect, identified as Melva Lee Guilford, was …Read More »Details on Increased Police Activity on North Side of Dothan
On June 3, 2026, the Dothan Police Department received information from Lowndes County, Alabama about a subject wanted for murder in their jurisdiction that was possibly in Dothan along with a vehicle description. After lunch, the vehicle was located at …Read More »Additional School Employees Arrested During Investigation
(DOTHAN, Ala) As the investigation continues into allegations against Johnny Mark Dunaway, a former Jerry Lee Faine elementary teacher, investigators continue to process evidence and conduct interviews. As a result of the ongoing investigation, charges have now been filed against …Read More »Additional Charges for Former School Employee
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Special Investigation Unit of the Dothan Police Department received a report of an additional juvenile victim related to Johnny Mark Dunaway, a former employee at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School. Investigators conducted …Read More »
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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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