Mugshots of the Day 09-15-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Mugshots of the Day 09-12-2025 through 09-14-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Dothan Police Arrest Suspect After Armed Robbery with Quick Response

(DOTHAN, Ala.)  On September 12, 2025, just after 10:00 pm, the Dothan Communications Center received reports of an armed robbery in progress at a gas station in the 100 block of Ross Clark Circle.  Officers immediately responded to the area.  It was reported an individual wearing a hoodie style jacket, a mask, and socks on his hands had entered the business armed with what appeared to be a long gun and demanded money.  After receiving the money from the clerk, the suspect was seen by another witness running from the business towards a wooded area.  This witness was able to point responding officers, who were on scene within minutes, in the area where the suspect ran.

As K-9 officers were beginning to track, patrol supervisors had requested aerial support to aid in tracking the suspect.  A helicopter, operated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in coordination with the Wiregrass Aerial Support Program (WASP), was in the air and on scene within minutes. An alert officer on the perimeter noticed a person coming out of the wood line.  When the person was ordered to stop, he took off running away from the officer.   Officers gave chase and, after the suspect fell into a ditch and got back up, he was taken into custody.  The suspect dropped a bag that contained the exact amount of money taken in the robbery, which was also recovered by officers.  When officers searched the area where the suspect came out of the wood line, officer found the socks, hoodie, and gun used in the robbery, which turned out to be a toy gun.  The clothing worn by the suspect was also exactly what the suspect wore during the robbery.

The suspect was identified as Kevone Devontay Smith (24) of Dothan.  Smith has been charged with one count of Robbery 1st degree and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer.  Robbing stores, toy gun or not, will not be tolerated in the City of Dothan.  People who commit these types of dangerous crimes will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law.  The quick response and professional investigation led to the capture of this suspect.  Investigation into the methods used for the crime as well as other evidence may lead to additional charges.  This is an ongoing investigation.

-Chief William E. Benny

Kevone Devontay Smith (24)- Robbery 1st degree and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement

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Mugshots of the Day 09-11-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Mugshots of the Day 09-10-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Man Suffering from Mental Health Crisis Taken into Custody by Dothan Police

(DOTHAN, Ala.)  On September 10, 2025, just after 10:30 am, the Dothan Communications Center received a call from a man in the 400 block of East Cottonwood Road claiming a large number of federal agents were surrounding him and requesting assistance.  When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with the suspect who was clearly suffering from a mental health crisis.  In early conversations, the suspect claimed he had explosives that were active, which was verified by officers on scene.  The Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, and the Bomb Squad all were called to the scene.

A crisis negotiator made contact to begin negotiations with the suspect.  After a period of time, the suspect came outside the home and was apprehended using a bean-bag shotgun.  As the suspect was taken into custody, one of the homemade explosive devices, a makeshift grenade, was found close to where the suspect fell.  Officers immediately evacuated the area and got the suspect to a safe location.  Members of the Bomb Team secured the explosive device.  Statements made by the suspect led the Bomb Team to perform a safety sweep of the suspect’s residence, after a search warrant was signed, to make the scene safe from any other explosive devices.  No more explosive devices were discovered.  The suspect was taken to a local hospital for mental evaluation and was admitted for treatment.  Criminal charges are expected.

No businesses in the area were close enough to be in danger from the explosive devices.  Dothan Prep Academy and a close-by daycare were placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution because of the high level of police presence.  The safety of our citizens is the utmost importance.  The decision to evacuate residents or have them shelter in place comes after consultation with certified explosives technicians on our Bomb Team trained in blast radius estimation.  We want to thank all the residents in the area for their cooperation while the incident unfolded.  We are thankful there were no serious injuries to officers or residents in the area.

 

-Chief William E. Benny

 

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Mugshots of the Day 09-09-2025

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Mugshots of the Day 09-08-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Mugshots of the Day 09-05-2025 to 09-07-2025

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Drug Manufacturers Arrested in Search for Alleged Murderer from Texas

(DOTHAN, Al)  On the morning of August 6th, investigators with the US Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Task Force and Dothan Police Department’s VICE/Narcotics Division executed an arrest warrant for murder on Terrence Mathews, issued in the State of Texas, in the 1000 block of Hamilton Street. Mathews was wanted in El Paso, Texas. During the arrest, illegal narcotics were seen by investigators. Dothan Police Vice Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence, and Mathews, along with Marcus Hill, were detained while the search was conducted.

During the search of the residence, investigators recovered marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, pills, items commonly used in the manufacturing of crack cocaine, and over $62,000 in cash.

Marcus Hill was arrested for Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Terrence Mathews was arrested for Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Fugitive from Justice for his warrant in Texas.

Dothan Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is assisting El Paso Texas Police Department in their investigation.  Thank you to the US Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Task Force for their assistance in this case.

-Chief William E. Benny

Marcus Jamael Hill (37) of Dothan- Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Terrence Tremayne Mathews (38) of Dothan- Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Fugitive from Justice.
Drug Evidence found during search
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