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Lieutenant Watkins Graduates from the FBI National Academy Session 296
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On December 11, 2025, Chief William E. Benny announced that Lieutenant Lacy Watkins has graduated as a member of the 296th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, …Read More »
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All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of lawRead More »Three Charged with Human Trafficking in Illegal Sex Ring
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On December 10, 2025, the Dothan Police Department, in connection with a two-month investigation, charged Adam Scott Moore (42), Jeremy Leonard Blackmon (39), and Jimmie Lee Covington Jr. (38) with two counts of Human Trafficking 2nd degree as …Read More »Major Fentanyl Bust Lands One in Jail; Large Amount of Marijuana and Guns Also Seized
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On November 4, 2025, Dothan Police Narcotics Investigators seized 700 grams of fentanyl pills, 759 THC vape pens, and approximately 465 pounds of marijuana in search warrant conducted at a residence in the 2000 block of Woodland Drive. …Read More »One Adult and One Juvenile Arrested for Shooting that Injures Two People
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On November 2, 2025, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of gunshots fired in the area of an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Kinsey Road. Shortly after the call of shots fired, an officer was waved …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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