DOTHAN, Ala. — William “Bill” Robison, a private investigator based in Dothan, Alabama, appeared in court on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to two new charges of theft by deception. This brings the total number of charges against him to 41. Robison’s legal troubles began last year, following an indictment in Houston County.
According to court records, Robison is accused of taking payments from clients under the pretense of conducting private investigative work but failing to perform the promised services. His actions allegedly left numerous individuals without the services they paid for.
Robison was initially arrested on May 1, 2023, after law enforcement officers executed search warrants at both his home in Wicksburg and his business, Bill Robison Investigations, located on West Main Street in Dothan. During the search, investigators seized a significant amount of property, including over 50 firearms, two ATVs, three watercraft vehicles, six cars, and nearly $48,000 in cash. Additionally, bank records were recovered, providing further evidence for the ongoing investigation.
In response to the findings, Judge Maurice Steensland authorized the freezing of Robison’s bank accounts at Regions Bank at the request of Houston County District Attorney Russ Goodman. This legal action aimed to prevent further financial transactions while the case continues.
Since Robison’s arrest, his office has received a growing number of complaints from former clients who claim they were defrauded by the private investigator. These reports have fueled the ongoing investigation and the numerous charges filed against Robison.
As the case moves forward, Robison continues to deny the allegations, maintaining his not guilty plea in court. The charges and the continued scrutiny of his business operations have placed significant pressure on Robison, who now faces a lengthy legal battle.
