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Panama City Man Charged with Murder in Dothan
On October 31, 2023, the Dothan Police Department responded to a welfare check at an apartment in the 600 block of South Lena Street. The person reporting was worried they had not had contact with the person living in the …Read More »Two Dothan Women Arrested for Giving False Statements to Police
On February 17, 2024, Dothan Police Officers were called to a local hospital in reference to a sexual assault. The victim had arrived at the hospital to receive treatment and have evidence collected of a sexual assault that took place …Read More »Mugshots of the Day 03/08/2024 through 03/10/2024
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Read More »Press Release on Murder-Suicide on Wednesday
On March 6, 2024, the Dothan Police Department received reports of a shooting in the 900 block of East Bunche Street. The first patrol officers arrived on scene within three minutes of being dispatched. When the first officer arrived, he …Read More »Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Sex Crime
In December 2023, Dothan Investigators were notified that a victim disclosed to a mandatory reporter that the suspect, Thomas Thiel Jr., had inappropriate sexual contact with the victim. The mandatory reporter notified Dothan Police and started an investigation. As a …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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