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Five Officers Honored with Life-Saving Awards
Officer K. Devine and Officer N. Huff On December 21, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Officers Kayla Devine and Nicholas Huff were the first to respond to a critical medical emergency involving a victim suffering from a severe arm laceration …Read More »Four Crime Evidence Division Employees Honored with Certificate of Appreciation
Crime Scene Supervisor Tyler King, Crime Scene Technician Courtney Rogers, Evidence Custodian Radney Crawford, and Evidence Technician Calene Morris are awarded Certificate of Appreciation Awards. This team is recognized for distinguished civilian service and outstanding leadership in the planning, coordination, …Read More »Man Arrested After Assault of Victim in Parking Lot
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On May 1, 2026, Dothan Police Officers were called to a business in the 3300 block of South Oates Street for an assault. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim and witnesses. The victim said, as she was …Read More »School Employee Arrested After Inappropriate Relationship with Student
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On May 6, 2026, Dothan Police School Resource Officers were notified by school staff of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and a student who was under the age of 18. The employee, identified as Raymon Antwoine …Read More »Arrest Made in Internal Theft Case
(DOTHAN, Ala.) In April 2026, Dothan Police investigators were contacted by a business that discovered discrepancies in their accounting programs. The discrepancies were indicative of theft or fraud, and the Dothan Police Department was asked to investigate. The investigation revealed …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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