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Dothan Police Issue Missing Person Alert

Police are seeking information on 51-year-old Jeremy Lee Resch, who has not been seen by family since October 18.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Emergency Response

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Dothan police are seeking the public's help locating 51-year-old Jeremy Lee Resch, last seen on foot leaving his East Adams Street home and not heard from since October 18. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Dothan Police Department issued a missing person alert for Jeremy Lee Resch, a 51-year-old man last seen leaving his residence in the 600 block of East Adams Street on foot. The case remains active.

Why it matters

Police said Resch is not known to be away from his residence for more than a day, and the alert asks residents in Dothan to watch for him and report any information. Public assistance may help locate him.

The alert is based on Dothan Police Department records, describing Resch's physical description and last known location. Police have not released information on his whereabouts or the circumstances of his departure.

The players

Dothan Police Department

The municipal law enforcement agency serving Dothan, Alabama, which issued the missing person alert and is leading the investigation.

The details

Resch was last seen leaving his residence in the 600 block of East Adams Street in Dothan, traveling on foot. Family members have not seen or heard from him since October 18, and the alert was issued on Wednesday, November 4.

Timeline

  1. October 18: Family last saw or heard from Jeremy Lee Resch.

  2. Wednesday, November 4: Dothan Police Department issued the missing person alert.

Seasonal Patterns

Missing person alerts issued by local police departments in Alabama are typically circulated through the state's missing persons network. This alert follows that established process for adults reported missing.

Residents in Dothan who have seen a man matching Resch's description, or who have information on his whereabouts, are asked to contact the Dothan Police Department. Anyone who encounters him should report the sighting to authorities promptly.

The takeaway

Quick reports from the public can help investigators locate missing adults sooner, so note any sightings and share them with police right away.

Further reading

For more on local responses to such incidents, see Emergency Response coverage for Dothan.