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Huntsville Police close investigation in deadly Retlaw Street fire
August 6, 2025
A joint investigation into a deadly house fire in the 1100 block of Retlaw Street determined the incident is a murder-suicide involving a father and his child. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, just before 3 p.m., Huntsville Police officers responded to 1115 Retlaw St. to assist Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) with a residential fire. Firefighters discovered the bodies of a 21-year-old man and a 23-month-old child, in a bedroom. HFR’s Fire Marshal, [more]
Read MoreZero in the Zone: Huntsville Police ramp up school zone enforcement
July 29, 2025
When it comes to students’ safety, there’s no room for shortcuts. That’s why the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is launching Zero in the Zone, a monthlong back-to-school safety initiative aimed at eliminating school zone crashes, distractions and risky driving behaviors. Throughout the school year, HPD patrol officers and safety patrol aides will be out in full force, actively monitoring school zones to ensure drivers obey speed limits and follow all traffic [more]
Read MoreChanging habits, saving lives: One year under Huntsville’s Hands-Free Ordinance
July 25, 2025
It’s been a year since Huntsville spotlighted the dangers of distracted driving with its Hands-Free Ordinance – and while the road to lasting change is still being paved, city leaders said improvements are evident. The ordinance, which prohibits drivers from physically holding an electronic device, took effect in January 2024. Following a six-month education period, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) began enforcing the ordinance in July 2024. District 2 Council Member [more]
Read MoreTri-agency traffic enforcement targets speeders on I-565
July 16, 2025
In a united front to crack down on excessive speeding, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Madison Police Department (MPD) conducted a targeted split radar operation on Monday, July 14, along the busy I-565 corridor. “This isn’t just about speeding – it’s about the very real consequences of reckless driving,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Through our Summer Slowdown initiative and this collaboration, we’re reminding drivers that speed kills. Enforcement is just [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police welcome 72nd Academy graduates to the force
July 3, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) proudly celebrated the graduation of its 72nd Police Academy Session on Thursday, July 3, recognizing a new generation of officers ready to serve and protect the Rocket City. Following 20 weeks of intensive training, the following graduates were officially welcomed into the ranks of HPD: Javier Dunyey Alexander Avery Parker Branner Torrey Refelle Cooper Thomas Sheridan Finke Onur Gunes Draven Gentry Harding Brandon Aaron Hopkins Salomon Nicholas Saez Huntsville Police welcomed eight new officers after they [more]
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