A week in the life of your Sheriff is anything but typical. While protecting our community remains the top priority, the role goes far beyond making arrests. From coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, to building strong relationships within the community, to speaking at committee meetings and supporting public initiatives—every day brings a new responsibility.
The Sheriff’s Office is truly multifaceted, working behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep our county safe, informed, and connected. As your Sheriff I will continue to stay focused on what is our top priority, the people of Coffee County. #reelectscottbyrd #coffeecountyalabama
Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd has done a great job in leading the Coffee County Sheriff Department over his term. He has been both an Administrative Sheriff and a In The Field Sheriff.
That’s Dale County Sheriff’s Office stepping up with a brand new fleet of Ford Interceptor Explorers.
They may have a new look, but it’s still your same trusted deputies behind the wheel. They’re now equipped with dependable tools to better serve and protect our county.
We’re proud to place these units into service. We’re just as excited about the reliability they will provide to help us serve and protect Dale County more effectively on both day-shift and night-shift patrol! Thank you to the Dale County Commission for entrusting us in the investment! ⭐️
ORANGE BEACH AL: Coroner’s and Deputy Coroner’s in the Wiregrass are in Orange Beach for the 2026 Training.
The Alabama Coroner’s Association’s Annual Symposium Conference is held this week, Monday through Wednesday. Alabama law requires Coroner’s and Deputy Coroner’s to have 12 hours continuing education per year.
From the Wiregrass, Dale County Coroner John Cawley, Dale County Deputy Coroner Adam Bruhn, Dale County Deputy Coroner Rickey Stokes, Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham, Coffee County Chief Deputy Coroner Mark Kelley and Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson.
The Alabama Coroner’s Association was established in 1956 in an effort to elevate the Office of Coroner in Alabama through the uniformity in the handling of dead investigations, improving education and training opportunities, and by working closely with the Alabama Legislature on related legislation.
The association works to promote the adoption of more scientific methods for the investigation of deaths, The association also works to foster good cooperation between Coroner’s and other Law Enforcement Officials.
The topics the Coroner’s are trained on are relevant topics that reflect the ever-evolving field of death investigation.
DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 12, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department received calls about a man with a firearm threatening individuals in a nearby apartment complex. After officers spoke with witnesses, they were directed to a residence in the 100 block of East Lafayette Street. As officers tried to make contact, shots were fired from the house at the officers. Officers returned fire at the suspect, who then barricaded himself inside the residence. Officers set up a perimeter and called for the Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiators.
Negotiators attempted for more than an hour to make contact to get the subject to surrender without incident. The subject refused to surrender or respond to negotiators. During the standoff, more rounds were fired at officers on scene. The subject was shot by law enforcement on scene and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect, identified as Antonia Christopher King (45) of Dothan, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the officer-involved shooting according to state law. Any further questions should be directed to Alabama SBI.
