(DOTHAN, Ala.) This week, the Dothan Police Department VICE and Narcotics Division served 10 search warrants on various addresses as the culmination of several investigations into illegal activity in the City of Dothan. During the search warrant execution on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Investigators were able to recover 15 firearms, three vehicles, 4.5 pounds of marijuana, 15 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of crack cocaine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 12 hydrocodone pills, three morphine pills, and $14,300 in illegal proceeds. Several individuals were taken into custody during this operation, and the investigation is still ongoing with more arrests possible.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Dothan. During this search, investigators located eleven (11) firearms as well as 22 grams of marijuana.
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Investigators served three search warrants at various addressed in Dothan. During those three searches, investigators seized three (3) firearms, 14 grams of methamphetamine, two pounds of marijuana, and $13,000 cash.
On Friday, January 17, 2025, investigators served six search warrants at various addresses in Dothan. During those searches, investigators seized 20 grams of crack cocaine, over four pounds of marijuana, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 12 hydrocodone pills, 3 morphine pills, 1 gram of methamphetamine, a shotgun, and $1,300 cash.
Through diligent and thorough investigations, investigators have assured these drugs will be off the streets, 15 guns are not being used to commit crimes, and $14,300 cash cannot be used to buy more guns and drugs. The Dothan Police Department is committed to making the City of Dothan as safe as possible through the enforcement of the laws of the State of Alabama. Due to the sensitive nature of the investigations, no further information can be released.
-Chief William E. Benny