DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Police Department acted swiftly after learning of social media threats targeting Dothan High School.
According to police, on October 9, 2025, investigators were notified of threats made online toward the school. The individual allegedly made threats to commit a targeted act of violence against Dothan High the following Monday, October 13, the release said.
Criminal investigators immediately began working the case and quickly identified the suspect as a student. After contacting the student and conducting a forensic review of their social media accounts, police arrested the juvenile for Making Terrorist Threats, 2nd Degree. The juvenile was taken to the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center.
Due to the suspect’s age, no further details are being released. Dothan City Schools stated that disciplinary action will follow in accordance with the student code of conduct.
Chief William E. Benny said, “We will not allow anyone to terrorize our students, faculty, staff, or parents by making ill-advised statements indicating threats of violence. We are thankful to the individuals that shared this information with us so we could act.”
He added, “The strongest deterrent to violence and crime is a community willing to take a strong stand against it in partnership with the police.”
