Authorities Seize 11,000 Fentanyl Pills, Charge 2 Men

Estimated street value of the narcotics was around $250,000.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:05pm

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Police in Dothan, Alabama have arrested two men and seized approximately 11,000 fentanyl pills, as well as fentanyl powder, cash, and firearms, in an investigation into synthetic opioid trafficking in the region. The suspects, Roland Whitfield and Dewayne Chambers, have been charged with fentanyl trafficking.

Why it matters

Fentanyl is an extremely potent and dangerous synthetic opioid that has fueled the ongoing overdose crisis in the United States. This seizure represents a significant disruption to the local fentanyl supply and distribution network, potentially saving many lives in the Dothan community.

The details

According to the Dothan Police Department, investigators executed search warrants on Monday and seized around 11,000 fentanyl pills that were already pressed, as well as 129 grams of fentanyl powder. They also found an electronic money counter, $9,166 in cash, and two firearms. The police chief stated that this operation has removed a significant quantity of fentanyl from circulation that would have otherwise reached the streets of Dothan.

  • The search warrants were executed on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Roland Whitfield

A 22-year-old man from Dothan, Alabama who was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking.

Dewayne Chambers

A 53-year-old man from Dothan, Alabama who was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking.

William Benny

The police chief of the Dothan Police Department, who stated that this operation has removed a significant quantity of fentanyl from circulation.

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What they’re saying

“'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.'”

— William Benny, Police Chief, Dothan Police Department

What’s next

The two suspects, Roland Whitfield and Dewayne Chambers, are being held in the Houston County Jail. The Dothan Police Department has indicated that they will continue their investigations to disrupt the local fentanyl supply and distribution network.

The takeaway

This seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl pills and powder highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis in communities across the United States. It demonstrates the importance of law enforcement efforts to target drug trafficking organizations and remove dangerous narcotics from circulation in order to save lives.