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City of Huntsville offices to close for Christmas holiday
December 22, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed Thursday. Services will resume on Friday. All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Kids Space and Get-A-Way [more]
Read MoreSecurity guard injured in University Drive shooting; pursuit leads to arrests
December 18, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating a late-night shooting in the 6500 block of University Drive that left a security guard injured and led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit and arrests. On Wednesday, Dec. 17 around 10 p.m., HPD officers responded to reports of a shooting in that area. Upon arrival, officers found a security guard suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that two suspects wearing ski masks attempted [more]
Read MoreRocket City Marathon to bring road closures and delays to Huntsville
December 13, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control and public safety efforts during the Rocket City Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 14. HPD officers, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, will be stationed along the race route to help ensure the safety of runners and assist drivers navigating through the City. Road closures will begin at 5 a.m. and remain in place as needed throughout the [more]
Read MoreHPD renews call for information in the abduction of Ronald Dumas Jr.
December 13, 2025
As the one-year mark approaches in the abduction of Ronald Dumas Jr., the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is renewing its request for information that could help investigators and provide answers to his loved ones. Dumas was reported missing on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Surveillance footage later confirmed his last known sighting on Sunday, Dec. 15, at a liquor store on University Drive. Evidence shows that after leaving that location, he would later be taken against his will. Arrest [more]
Read MoreHPD welcomes 73rd Academy graduates to the force
December 5, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has formally welcomed the newest members to its ranks, celebrating the graduation of the 73rd Academy Session and the commitment of a new class of officers ready to serve the community. After 19 weeks of rigorous, hands-on training, the following recruits earned their badges and titles as HPD officers: Jacob Adams Brett Driggers Cecil Flanigan David Kim Edgar Montoya Mark Moore Justin Pratt Noah Reed Jabraun Rice Jon Turis Alexander Volesky A ceremony was held at the Alabama [more]
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