At 4:28 pm Dothan Communications recieved radio traffic from a Dothan Ambulance responding to an unrelated call that a rear end collision had just occured at the intersection of Ross Clark Circle and West Main Street. The EMS unit also advised no entrapment, major damage to one of the vehicles , and there is lane blockage. Upon arrival of Dothan Fire and Police the initial reports were confirmed. There is some traffic backup from the wrecked vehicle in the intersection so USE CAUTION IN THIS AREA until the wreckage can be removed and the scene cleared.
At 10:34 am Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Police, and EMS to the 2200 block of R.C.C. (In front of Popeyes on the South Side) for a motor vehicle collision with rollover, entrapment, and critical injuries. Upon arrival of Dothan Fire units advised of a 2 vehicle mvc with heavy damage to both vehicles one of which was on its side, 2 patients one was still inside the vehicle but able to stand and was conscious. Command requested a secondary ambulance emergency then canceled the second ambulance as only one patient was requesting to be transported to the hospital non emergency. There is lane blockage and the traffic is backing up. Please use caution in this area until the accident can be cleaned up and the lanes reopened.
D3 Commissioner Bradley Bedwell and Rickey Stokes will Host Community Discussion with Pastor Glasgow on 99.1 FM at 8am on September 17. This will be a no limit discussion on how to better the city of Dothan. You do not want to miss this show. Pray for this conversation and we will see you there.
COVINGTON COUNTY AL: On September 12, 2025, a traffic stop that lead to an arrest of a local in the early morning hours was reported to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office. After investigation, it was discovered that an officer with the Sheriff’s Office did not follow proper procedure and responded in a manner that does not represent the Sheriff’s Office, our law enforcement comrades’ and our community well. The matter is being investigated, with corrective action forthcoming.
As Sheriff, I take complaints with our office and employees very seriously and I welcome the public to communicate with us to ensure that our officers have a true servant’s heart. Most incidents can be handled with counseling and training. Our officers are human, but we are held to the highest standard. We will continue to offer our best.
Communication is the key. Facebook or messenger is not the way to report an issue to the Sheriff’s Office. These sources are not monitored constantly, and a complaint can be delayed or not taken at all. Contact the Sheriff’s office on Monday thru Friday, 8am – 5pm at (334) 428-2641 for non-emergency concerns. If the concern is urgent, please call (334) 427-4911 for our dispatch and a supervisor will contact you forthwith.
DOTHAN: 1:47 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire to 1607 Adrian Road to reports of a possible structure fire.
The reports to Dothan 911 multiple trees on fire and reported to possibly be endangering other residences.
Dothan Fire Engine 9, Technology Drive, arrived at 1:54 PM. Engine 9 reported an outdoor fire only, that Engine 9 Fire Company could handle and all units responding could return to service and Engine 9 could handle. All responding units returned to service.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Battalion Chief, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police were responding. You always roll based on what information is provided tot he 911 Center. When the first emergency units arrived and give a first hand account of what the situation is they can cancel what is not needed. That was the case in this fire. Rolled and then cancelled on arrival if it was less than reported to the 911 Center.
