Category: Huntsville Police
Huntsville man wanted in Julia Street homicide arrested after search
March 6, 2026
A Huntsville man wanted on a murder warrant in connection with a homicide earlier this week was arrested on Friday, March 6, following a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Ahmad Khalil Barney, 20, of Huntsville, was arrested just after 2 p.m. on Century Street without incident. Barney is wanted in connection with the death of Nadiya Dayana Perkins, 19, of Montgomery, who was found deceased around 9 a.m. Wednesday, March [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves agreement formalizing HPD, FBI partnership targeting child exploitation and human trafficking
February 25, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a partnership between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in support of HPD’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The agreement enhances coordination with the FBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator, strengthening intelligence sharing, joint investigations, digital forensic capabilities and access to federal prosecutorial resources. Under the agreement, HPD investigators will work alongside federal [more]
Read MoreHPD uses technology to arrest fugitive, capture kidnapping suspect in separate cases
February 24, 2026
License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology helped the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) quickly arrest a violent fugitive and capture a kidnapping suspect in two unrelated investigations last week, leading to the safe recovery of a missing 16-year-old. On Monday, Feb. 16, around 4:30 p.m., HPD’s Patrol Division and the North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center (NAMACC) were alerted to a fugitive wanted in Atlanta for a violent felony. Investigators identified a vehicle associated with the [more]
Read MoreHPD officers, sergeant awarded Life-Saving Medals for rescuing man from frigid floodwaters
February 16, 2026
During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sergeant William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions on Dec. 5, 2025, when they rescued a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwater in north Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions in December [more]
Read MoreHPD announces downtown traffic adjustments for Mardi Gras Parade
February 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will come alive on Saturday, Feb. 14, with floats, marching bands and a shower of beads as the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the streets, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) managing temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Closures start at 2 p.m., and the parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. The parade is anticipated to end around 4 [more]
Read MoreNew data shows continued crime reduction amid Huntsville’s growth
February 10, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) reported continued reductions in violent and major crime, according to newly released 2025 crime statistics, revealing that Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city is also one of the nation’s safest. From 2024 to 2025, reported crime declined across multiple categories: Violent crime decreased by 18% Major crime declined by 9% All annual report-listed offenses decreased by 6% “Crime data isn’t abstract – it’s personal,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Every number [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses winter weather impacts, road conditions, delayed openings
January 25, 2026
Dangerously cold temperatures, subzero wind chills and lingering moisture on the roads are expected to impact travel and business operations on Monday morning. A major concern is black ice, particularly in higher elevations and anywhere standing water occurs. “We’ll be driving around, expecting to find ice, so we can close roads before accidents happen,” said Sgt. Chris Jackson, Public Information Officer, Huntsville Police Department. “If you must travel, take your time and [more]
Read MoreHPD conducting internal review of use-of-force incident
January 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reviewing a use-of-force incident involving one of its officers. On Wednesday, Jan. 21 around 11:30 p.m., an HPD officer observed a vehicle failing to stop while leaving a local business on Jordan Lane near Oakwood Avenue. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, Lundon Dewayne Harkey, 37, of Huntsville, attempted to flee. A short traffic pursuit ensued, during which Harkey lost control of the vehicle and crashed. After the crash, Harkey [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves partnership to strengthen HPD investigations into human trafficking and child sexual abuse
January 22, 2026
In a move aimed at protecting vulnerable victims and strengthening complex criminal investigations, the City has approved a resolution authorizing a partnership between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Our Rescue for the donation of a specialized Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9. An ESD K-9 is trained to detect the unique chemical odors emitted by electronic storage devices, including cell phones, USB drives, hard drives, SD cards and hidden cameras. Unlike [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle urges preparedness as Huntsville braces for possible winter weather
January 21, 2026
The City of Huntsville is preparing for a potential winter weather event that may impact roadways. As the City anticipates wintry weather, Mayor Tommy Battle also urges residents to make their own preparations. “Preparation is always the key to enduring winter weather events,” Mayor Battle said. “The City is organizing resources and planning for different weather scenarios. At the same time, residents need to have everything in order. Make sure you [more]
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