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Dothan Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Virginia Drive
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 10, 2024, the Dothan Police Department was called to a person down in the 300 block of Virginia Drive. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a black male lying on the side of the road. …Read More »Juvenile Arrested for Making Threats to Dothan Prep Academy
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On September 6, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators made contact with a student who allegedly made threats to commit acts of violence at Dothan Preparatory Academy. Investigators, working since the day before, looked into the threat and identified the …Read More »Dothan Couple Charged with Attempted Murder and Robbery in Tuesday Shooting on Fountain Street
(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Investigators have charged Ty’Qon and Veronica McMillan in a robbery on Fountain Street from September 3rd. The McMillans attempted to rob the victim of his cell phone after a physical altercation between Ty’Qon and the victim. …Read More »35-Year-Old Dothan Woman Shot and Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting; Suspect from North Carolina charged with Capital Murder
(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35). Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous …Read More »Dothan Man Charged with Rape and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On August 19,2024, Dothan Police investigators arrested Adam Scott Moore (40) of Dothan for Rape 2nd degree and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex after juvenile disclosed inappropriate sexual relationship. The victim, who is under the age …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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