Latest News and Events
Mother Charged with Aggravated Child Abuse
On October 23, 2020, a Dothan Police School Resource Officer was notified by a local school faculty member that a 5 year old was having a medical issue that was potentially caused by an individual. The juvenile was taken to …Read More »
Traffic Accident Arrest Made
On October 1, 2020, Dothan Police Department Traffic Investigators responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Parramore Rd. The crash, which involved two vehicles, resulted in the death of Kayla Metcalf, severe injuries to three juveniles in her …Read More »
Man Charged for Stealing Mowers from Local Business
On October 17, 2020, Dothan Police Investigators made an arrest in a recent theft from Rural King in Dothan. It was discovered after the investigation that between October 10 and October 16, 2020 the suspect, Andrew Borener, went to Rural …Read More »
Results of Operation “Clean Sweep”
Over the last several months, the Dothan Police Department had responded to numerous shots fired calls, individuals who were shot, and homicides. The problem with gun violence in certain areas of the City of Dothan was so bad it demanded …Read More »
Second Man Charged with Capital Murder
After the arrest of an accomplice, Investigators received information on the location of the second suspect in a shooting that resulted in the death of a Dothan woman on September 6, 2020 on South Lena Street. The suspect, Dontavian McCree …Read More »
A Message from the Chief
The Dothan Police Department is dedicated to professional excellence as an exemplary and CALEA accredited public safety agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members of the department and the community continue to grow together; seeking to be a catalyst for positive change through persistent, personalized and cost effective use of public safety resources. By embracing the values of pride, professionalism and integrity, we remain devoted to maintaining the public trust.
Steven L. Parrish
Chief of Police
