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Dothan Police Department to Increase Enforcement of Existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Dothan Police Department to Increase Enforcement of Existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance The Dothan Police Department will be increasing enforcement of the City of Dothan’s existing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce juvenile crime, protect young …Read More »
Three Arrested Following Wiregrass Commons Mall Shooting Investigation
(DOTHAN, Ala.) The Dothan Police Department has arrested three individuals following an extensive investigation into a shooting that occurred at Wiregrass Commons Mall, located at 900 Commons Drive, on Friday, July 3, 2026. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 3, …Read More »Victim from Weekend Shooting Succumbs to Injuries
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department and personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street. Upon arrival, …Read More »
Family Dispute Results in Accidental Discharge, Two Individuals Injured
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department responded to a local hospital after two individuals arrived seeking treatment for gunshot-related injuries. One of the injured parties was a juvenile under …Read More »Arrest Made in Biltmore Place Shooting
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department, along with personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue, responded to the 2800 block of Fortner Street following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, …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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