Prichard police officer arrested on alleged bribery and evidence-tampering offences

The US Department of Justice said Emmanuel Naman Dotch II, a Prichard Police Department officer, was arrested on a criminal complaint charging civil rights violations, conspiracy, bribery, evidence tampering and extortion. The complaint alleges he concealed evidence, conducted unlawful stops with other officers, and sought corrupt payments, including in exchange for releasing people from arrest or undertaking illegal acts.

These are allegations, and Dotch is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The source reports charges only; it does not identify a plea, conviction, settlement or final finding.