Latest News and Events
Dothan Man Charged with Human Trafficking
On Wednesday September 20, 2023, the Dothan Police Department was notified of an adult male who was attempting to solicit a minor for sexual purposes in exchange for money by means of electronic communication. Criminal Investigators quickly began an investigation …Read More »
Slocomb Man Charged with Sex Crimes
On August 4, 2023, the Dothan Police Department began investigating a report of sex crimes against a juvenile. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Robert Lee Whitsette Jr. of Slocomb has been charged with four counts of Rape First …Read More »
UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Tuesday’s Roadway Murder
UPDATE: Suspect, 22 year old Kameron Zamir Head, turned himself in at the Dothan Police Department on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. On Tuesday night, September 12, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM Dothan Police Officers and Criminal Investigators responded to …Read More »
Dothan Man Murdered while Driving
On Tuesday night, September 12, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM the Dothan Houston County Emergency Operations Center was notified of a single vehicle accident with critical injuries in the area of Denton Road and Murray Road. Officers arrived and discovered …Read More »
Update: Captured – Suspect Wanted in 2021 Murder
UPDATE: Thanks to a concerned citizen, the suspect in this case is now in custody in Georgia. He is awaiting extradition to Alabama to face the charge of Capital Murder. On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Dothan Police Department responded …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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