News & Updates
Huntsville Police Department honors 12 fallen officers
October 15, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) hosted its annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on Friday, Oct. 15, to recognize 12 of its officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community. The event was held in honor of National Police Week, which was rescheduled to Oct. 13-17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Mark McMurray and Command Staff honored HPD’s fallen officers along with the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation, Mayor [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police provides update on Christina Nance case
October 15, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) provided new information about how Christina Nance entered a parked, unoccupied police van in the rear corner of a parking lot at the Public Safety Complex, 815 Wheeler Ave. Ms. Nance’s body was discovered by a police officer walking in the parking lot on Thursday, Oct. 7. The officer noticed shoes next to the van and approached the vehicle, discovering Ms. Nance’s body inside. HPD has [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville presents foundational redistricting plan
October 14, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s redistricting team presented a proposed redistricting plan to City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday. The draft plan will be available on HuntsvilleAL.gov/redistricting for members of the public to review. This draft plan sets the baseline document from which members of the public can submit recommendations for adjustments. Additionally, citizens can submit their own plan for consideration. After careful consideration, Council will adopt a final redistricting [more]
Read MoreHuntsville groups seek input on pedestrian, bike safety
October 14, 2021
As the City of Huntsville increases its focus on alternative transportation, residents will soon have an opportunity to take part in the conversation. The City of Huntsville and Barge Design Solutions will host a public input session on Memorial Parkway bike and pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, Oct. 20. The City and Barge Design Solutions will host a public input session on Memorial Parkway bike and pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, Oct. 20, from [more]
Read MoreHPD seeks information on person of interest in deadly shooting
October 9, 2021
Additional Update: McCobbie was charged with murder for the shooting death of McCray. Sunday, October 10, update: McCobbie turned himself in at Huntsville Police Headquarters Saturday night. He was booked into the Madison County Jail on an unrelated felony charge. Investigators are speaking with him about Saturday’s murder, and a murder charge is expected in this case. Orginal release: The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking for the public’s assistance with information on [more]
Read MoreExpect traffic delays: Monte Sano 15k Race
October 8, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control for the Monte Sano 15k Race on Saturday, October 9. Road closures are expected on Monte Sano Blvd. and in the surrounding neighborhood from 7:30 a.m. until the race concludes around 10:30 a.m. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Read MoreExpect traffic delays: Alabama A&M University homecoming
October 8, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting Alabama A&M University Police with traffic control for the University’s homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, October 9. Drivers should expect delays or avoid North Memorial Parkway, Winchester Road and Meridian Street near the University’s campus. The University is holding a parade on campus at 8 a.m. and the homecoming football game is scheduled for 2 p.m. We would like to remind drivers parking on [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
October 8, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 23-year-old Michael Anthony McDade Jr. with Murder after a shooting call at 6620 Old Madison Pike around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, October 8. HEMSI transported two patients to the hospital following the shooting. 24-year-old Quentaveis Shaquan Fletcher was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other person taken to the hospital had only minor injuries and has been released. HPD Major Crimes [more]
Read MoreHuntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency unveils new website
October 7, 2021
The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (HMCEMA) is inviting the public to check out its new website, which includes the Huntsville area’s best resources for emergency preparedness information. Completion of the new Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency website comes just ahead of the start of North Alabama’s secondary severe weather season, which spans November and December. The organization’s website, madisoncountyalema.gov, features timely information on topics to not only safeguard residents, but also [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
October 7, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 24-year-old Chassidy Jacoya White with Murder following a deadly shooting. Officers responded to 3912 Talwell Drive on Wednesday, October 6, and discovered 32-year-old Jabarry Tylon Lavell Keller dead. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe Keller was staying at White’s apartment, and a verbal altercation between White and Keller led up to the shooting. HPD and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office located White at a family [more]
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