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Huntsville Police Investigating Shooting

October 31, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Investigating Shooting

The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left three people with minor injuries.    Officers responded to the 3100 block of Joppa Circle shortly after 10:00 p.m. last night for reports of a large disturbance and shots fired.  When they arrived they found three people, age 16, 19, and 20, with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs.  Officers recovered two guns from a car as well as marijuana and [more]

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Halloween Special at Animal Services – Free Pet Adoptions

October 30, 2016 Click to view Halloween Special at Animal Services – Free Pet Adoptions

Huntsville Animal Services is offering a spooktacular adoption package, on Halloween, Oct. 31, with all pets, all day, all free of charge.  Visit the shelter between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, to find your special dog or cat. No tricks – just treats in store at Animal Services! The Halloween fee-waived special adoption includes the same sweet deal as a regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter, microchip and city license. Please ask about the Foster-To-Adopt program, which [more]

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Halloween Safety

October 28, 2016 Click to view Halloween Safety

Huntsville Police Officers will be heavily patrolling the neighborhoods and streets throughout Huntsville for Halloween.   This is to help ensure the safety of everyone who will be participating in Halloween activities throughout the city.  “We want to ensure that children as well as adults have a safe and fun time”, said Chief Mark McMurray.  The Huntsville Police also remind everyone to act responsibly.  Officers from all three Precincts along with [more]

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Huntsville Police Identify Man Killed in Traffic Accident

October 27, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Identify Man Killed in Traffic Accident

The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a one-car accident that claimed the life of 54 year old Michael Glazik of Madison.   The accident happened on Research Park Blvd. near the Old Madison Pike interchange just after 6:00 a.m. this morning.  It appears the GMC Envoy Mr. Glazik was driving left the roadway as it traveled southbound.  The vehicle struck a tree and Mr. Glazik died at the scene.  There was no [more]

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Huntsville Police Sergeant Placed on Administrative Duties Following Arrest

October 27, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Sergeant Placed on Administrative Duties Following Arrest

The Huntsville Police Department has placed a Sergeant on Administrative Duties following his arrest in Tuscaloosa, AL last weekend.     Sergeant King, a 20 year veteran of the department, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of Disorderly Conduct last Friday by Tuscaloosa Police Department.  Sergeant King will remain on Administrative Duties pending the outcome of the criminal investigation and the Huntsville Police Department Internal investigation.   

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Going Green in John Hunt Park – Tree Planting Festival Nov. 5

October 26, 2016 Click to view Going Green in John Hunt Park – Tree Planting Festival Nov. 5

There is much work going on, and it’s still a work in progress. John Hunt Park’s future as an enticing gathering place for the entire community, with a multitude of activities and attractions, is one of the City of Huntsville’s most ambitious projects. In 2012, Huntsville announced a 10-year plan to drastically improve the 387-acre park, with a goal of developing it into “Huntsville’s Central Park,” as Mayor Tommy Battle said. What was [more]

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Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Fortson Lane

October 26, 2016 Click to view Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Fortson Lane

The Huntsville Police Department has charged 22 year old Jacquan Scott of Huntsville with 2 counts of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling following a call on Fortson Lane.  He is currently being held in the Madison County Jail.   Officers responded to the 4200 block of Fortson Lane around 2:00 p.m. yesterday for reports of gunshots being heard in the area.  During the investigation it was discovered that 2 houses had been [more]

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STAC Agents Seize Meth, Cocaine and Guns

October 25, 2016 Click to view STAC Agents Seize Meth, Cocaine and Guns

 Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) have charged 47 year old Martin Acevedo of Huntsville with drug trafficking.    The arrest was the result of a search warrant served at his business, ROF Used Tires, in the 11000 block of South Memorial Parkway on October 21.  The search warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation involving the trafficking of large amounts of methamphetamine in the area.  [more]

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Stepping into the Final Weeks of the Mayor’s Walking Challenge

October 25, 2016 Click to view Stepping into the Final Weeks of the Mayor’s Walking Challenge

Max your mileage this week with Arts Huntsville and HudsonAlpha walks in the Healthy Huntsville Mayor’s 100-Day 100-Mile Walking Challenge Strap on your walking shoes! With just under six weeks left in the Mayor’s 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge, Healthy Huntsville is offering two fun walking events this week to help participants clock those miles and reach their goals. On Thursday, Arts Huntsville and WHNT News 19 Weekend Anchor Megan [more]

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Huntsville Police Promote Eight Officers

October 21, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Promote Eight Officers

The Huntsville Police Department promoted eight officers today to the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Investigator.  The promotion ceremony took place at 3:00 p.m. today in the Huntsville City Council Chambers.  The newly promoted officers will begin their new assignments Monday.  “This is an exciting time for these officers and the department, and I am confident that each of them will do an outstanding job”, said Chief McMurray.  All [more]

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