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Dothan Police Asking for Community’s Help with Murder
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police responded to reports of a stabbing near the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street. When officers arrived, they located the victim, identified as Damon Goodson (53) of Dothan, lying in the …Read More »Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger
Dothan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder after Pointing Gun at Victim and Pulling Trigger (DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Brantley Lloyd Tolleson (43) of Dothan for Domestic Violence 1st degree and Attempted …Read More »Enterprise Man Arrested for Stalking Victim Over 8 Days; Puts Electronic Tracker on Vehicle
On June 10, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested Jeremie Michael Spencer (43) of Enterprise, AL for Domestic Violence 2nd degree (stalking 1st degree with relationship) and Electronic Stalking 1st degree after an investigation into incidents between May 20, 2024 and …Read More »Dothan Man Arrested for Shooting an Unoccupied Car; Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
On June 5, 2024, Dothan Investigators arrested Willie Edward Franklin (38) of Dothan for Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle and Certain Person Forbidden to Possess a Firearm after an investigation into a shooting in the 1000 block of South Bell …Read More »Dothan Police Officer Injured While Responding to a Burglary in Progress Call
On Tuesday June 4, 2024, Dothan Police Communications Center received a call of a burglary in progress in the 1100 block of South Bell Street. The person calling reported that the suspect attempted to enter through the front door but …Read More »
A Message from the Chief
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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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