Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Two Dothan men are behind bars following a months-long investigation into fentanyl trafficking that led to the seizure of thousands of pills and a large amount of cash, according to the Dothan Police Department.
Authorities said on March 30, 2026, the department’s Narcotics Division executed multiple search warrants tied to an ongoing investigation into the distribution of synthetic opioids within the city.
Investigators identified locations connected to Roland Craig Whitfield, 22, and Dewayne Brown Chambers, 53, both of Dothan, that were allegedly being used to distribute illegal narcotics.
During the searches, officers recovered an electronic money counter, $9,166 in cash, materials used to package drugs for sale, two firearms, approximately 11,000 fentanyl pills, and about 129 grams of fentanyl powder. Officials estimate the total street value of the seized drugs to be nearly $250,000.
As a result, Whitfield and Chambers were each charged with trafficking fentanyl. Both are currently being held in the Houston County Jail.
Police say the investigation was part of a broader effort to address a rise in fentanyl and fentanyl-laced narcotics in the Dothan area. Authorities noted that removing this quantity of fentanyl from circulation prevents it from reaching the streets and potentially causing harm.
In a statement, Dothan Police Chief William E. Benny said the department remains focused on combating the ongoing threat.
“The Dothan Police Department has identified an increase in fentanyl and fentanyl-laced narcotics within the community and initiated targeted investigations to identify the source of distribution,” Benny said. “As a result of these efforts, a significant quantity of fentanyl has been removed from circulation and will not reach the streets of Dothan.”
Benny added, “While this outcome represents an important step in protecting public safety, we recognize that the threat posed by fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics remains ongoing. The Dothan Police Department remains fully committed to identifying those responsible for distributing illegal drugs, making arrests, and working closely with prosecutors to hold offenders accountable.”
Authorities say efforts will continue to disrupt the supply of dangerous drugs and protect the community.
