(DOTHAN, Ala.) On March 30, 2026, the Narcotics Division executed multiple search warrants related to a months-long investigation into the trafficking of synthetic opioids in the City of Dothan. Investigators located addresses connected to the suspects, Roland Whitfield (22) of Dothan and Dewayne Chambers (53) of Dothan, that were used to distribute illegal narcotics.
During the search warrants, investigators seized an electronic money counter, $9,166 in cash, items used to package narcotics for sale, two firearms, approximately 11,000 fentanyl pills already pressed, and approximately 129 grams of fentanyl powder. Investigators estimate the street value to be close to $250,000. As a result of the investigation and searches, Roland Craig Whitfield (22) of Dothan and Dewayne Brown Chambers (53) of Dothan were each charged with Drug Trafficking-Fentanyl. Both are being held in the Houston County Jail.
The Dothan Police Department has identified an increase in fentanyl and fentanyl-laced narcotics within the community and initiated targeted investigations to identify the source of distribution. As a result of these efforts, a significant quantity of fentanyl has been removed from circulation and will not reach the streets of Dothan.
While this outcome represents an important step in protecting public safety, we recognize that the threat posed by fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics remains ongoing. The Dothan Police Department remains fully committed to identifying those responsible for distributing illegal drugs, making arrests, and working closely with prosecutors to hold offenders accountable.
Our efforts will continue with a focus on disrupting the supply of dangerous substances and safeguarding the health and well-being of our community.
-Chief William E. Benny
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