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HPD’s Summer Slowdown shows impact with stronger enforcement and safer streets
August 22, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Summer Slowdown traffic safety initiative ended on Tuesday, Aug. 12, with enforcement efforts resulting in more speeding citations and safer roads across the City. From June 9 to Aug. 12, officers issued 4,446 citations and 2,146 warnings to drivers. During the same period in 2024, HPD reported 3,798 citations and 2,324 warnings. Fatal wrecks during this year’s initiative dropped to eight, down from 10 recorded in [more]
Read MorePlan ahead for road closures during Celebrate Education Day Parade and Festival
August 21, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is alerting drivers to temporary road closures in north Huntsville on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the annual Celebrate Education Day Parade and Festival. The parade may cause minor traffic delays in the morning. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible. Road Closures The following roadways will close at 7:30 a.m., with reopening expected by 10 a.m.: Mastin Lake Road from Marymount Drive to Pulaski Pike Pulaski [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police announce plans for new South Precinct location
August 20, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is taking the next step toward improving public safety and community accessibility with plans for a new South Precinct facility. The City Council recently gave the green light to buy the property for the new precinct during its Aug. 14 meeting, with a purchase price of $435,973.50. While the new precinct is still in the early planning stages, the selected property is strategically located south of the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek the public’s help in finding missing man
August 18, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Lazarus Howard III, 25, of Madison, who was reported missing on Saturday, July 19. Investigators say Howard last spoke briefly with his mother on Thursday, July 10. Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings or contact. Over the past month, investigators have found no evidence that he has returned home on Lawsons Ridge Drive and no clear leads on [more]
Read MoreHPD to move Special Operations Division into new facility to accommodate growth
August 14, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Special Operations Division (SOD) is relocating to a renovated space at 2411 9th Ave. to accommodate its growing operations and improve coordination among specialized units. The renovation will provide much-needed space for the department’s specialized units as they continue to grow to meet the demands of residents. The renovation will repurpose the former General Services Projects Office space on the first floor of the Lowe Mill Office [more]
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