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Dothan Man Arrested for Possessing and Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 15, 2026, the Dothan Police Department, through their membership in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of images depicting …Read More »DCS Volunteer Teacher Charged with Harassment After Altercation with Student
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 31, 2026, Dothan Police School Resource Officers responded to reports of a fight between a student who was under the age of 10 and a DCS volunteer teacher at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School. According to …Read More »Midland City Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty Charges; Authorities are Seeking Information
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 20, 2026, Dothan Animal Services Division received a call about a smell coming from an animal grooming business. As Animal Services Officers approached the business in the 3700 block of Ross Clark Circle, they could smell …Read More »Dothan Man Charged with Possessing Explicit Images and Video Involving Children; Faces 36 Felonies
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 4, 2026, the Dothan Police Department, in partnership as a member of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of …Read More »Police Serve Arrest Warrants for Drugs; Find More Drugs
On August 5, 2026, officers with the Dothan Police Department went to an address in the 200 block of Donna Drive to locate an individual who had felony drug warrants for her arrest. The suspect, Jasmine Iris Bravo (42), was …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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