At 751 PM EDT/651 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of
Florala to near Graceville to 10 miles northwest of Donalsonville.
Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cottonwood, Bonifay, Geneva, Chipley, Graceville, Marianna, Dothan,
Hartford, Taylor, Ashford, Slocomb, Samson, Cowarts, Union, Liberty,
Malone, Malvern, Rehobeth, Cottondale, and Greenwood.
INSTRUCTIONS:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
TARGET AREA: Coffee; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Early
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Dothan Man Arrested for Possessing and Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 15, 2026, the Dothan Police Department, through their membership in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of images depicting child sexual abuse material were shared on the social chatting website Discord. Investigators received identifying information for the computer sharing the images and began sending search warrants out for multiple online platforms and applications.
As a result of the search warrants, the person was identified as Phillip Tyler Stanley (37) of Dothan. The investigation revealed that, on several occasions, Stanley used a Discord chat to talk to other individuals about child sexual abuse materials. On different chats, Stanley sent images of children that appear between the ages of 10 years old and 15 years old to different users. Stanley told others in those chats that he was interested in females under the age of 10.
The investigation resulted in Stanley’s arrest at his residence on Whatley Drive on September 4, 2026. A search for the username associated with the Discord chat revealed child sexual abuse materials were shared and possessed at hotels, places of employment, and the residence associated with Stanley. Stanley was charged with 12 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and three counts of Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Stanley was booked into the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond.
This investigation remains ongoing. Dothan Police investigators continue to follow leads involving additional online accounts and application platforms and are examining electronic devices and other digital evidence collected during the execution of the search warrant. The Dothan Police Department remains vigilant in the protection of not only our young children, but people of all ages when it comes to exploitation. We encourage anyone with information regarding this investigation or similar criminal activity to contact the Dothan Police Department or provide information through Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous. Additional charges are possible.
DOTHAN: Earlier on Tuesday Dothan’s TOP COP, Dothan Police Chief Will Benny, was traveling down South Saint Andrews at Carroll Street. UNCONFIRMED, but sources report that a vehicle almost broadsided Chief Benny. A Dothan Police Patrolman was attempting to apprehend the fleeing vehicle.
Chief Benny joined the chase which did not last long. As the fleeing vehicle came to a stop the doors slung open and the suspect bailed on foot. Well, so did Dothan Police Chief Will Benny. The Chief literally ran the fleeing suspect on foot as the other officer also bailed.Chief Benny was faster, caught the suspect and literally tackled him as they were running, taking the suspect to the ground.
Without incident, other than a quick tackle from the TOP COP, no injuries and the fleeing suspect was taken into custody.
Not only does Chief Benny perform administrative duties within the department, he is not above getting his hands dirty and being a law enforcement officer in the apprehension of suspect(s). And he can run pretty good!!!
Will Benny has 31 years of law enforcement experiences, beginning as a Jailer, to patrol and through the ranks within Dothan Police Department. Chief WIll Benny has been Dothan’s Top Cop for about 6 six years. He has worked to improve training, bringing a police academy to Dothan, and tehcnology to combat crime. Chief Benny is a no non sense Chief who strives daily to provide the men and women within the department the tools to do their job. Chief Benny is blunt and to the point, and works daily to protect the citizens and guests of Dothan, and the men and women of Dothan Police Department that serve along with him in the department.
And when you see Will Benny on the street, you better straighten up!!!
