Major Fentanyl Bust in Alabama Leads to Two Arrests

Dothan police seize over $250,000 worth of fentanyl pills and powder

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:42am

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Dothan police have arrested two men and seized close to $250,000 worth of fentanyl pills and powder following a months-long investigation into synthetic opioid trafficking in the area. Investigators recovered over 11,000 fentanyl pills, 129 grams of fentanyl powder, an electronic money counter, cash, and other drug paraphernalia.

Why it matters

Fentanyl is an extremely potent and dangerous synthetic opioid that has fueled the ongoing overdose crisis across the United States. This bust represents a significant disruption to the local fentanyl supply and an important step in protecting public safety in the Dothan community.

The details

Roland Whitfield, 22, and Dewayne Chambers, 53, both of Dothan, were arrested on Monday following multiple search warrants at addresses connected to them. Investigators seized an electronic money counter, $9,166 in cash, items used to package narcotics for sale, two guns, about 11,000 fentanyl pills already pressed, and approximately 129 grams of fentanyl powder. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated to be close to $250,000.

  • The months-long investigation leading to the arrests and seizure began earlier this year.
  • The search warrants and arrests took place on Monday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Roland Whitfield

A 22-year-old Dothan resident who was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking.

Dewayne Chambers

A 53-year-old Dothan resident who was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking.

William Benny

The Dothan Police Chief, who announced the arrests and seizure.

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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, Dothan Police Chief

What’s next

The judge will determine whether Whitfield and Chambers will be granted bail at their upcoming court hearing.

The takeaway

This major fentanyl bust highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis in Alabama and the critical role law enforcement plays in disrupting the supply of these deadly drugs in local communities.