Category: Huntsville Police
HPD arrests man in fatal domestic violence incident on Blue Spring Road
October 16, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested a man following a domestic violence incident that left his father dead and mother injured. On Thursday, Oct. 15, around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported cutting in progress in the 4100 block of Blue Spring Road. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from serious injuries and a woman with multiple lacerations. Officers also located and detained the suspect, Jamar Montez McCaulley, [more]
Read MoreLiz Hurley Ribbon Run to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville
October 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises drivers to expect road closures, heavy pedestrian traffic and delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. Lowe Avenue, between Gallatin Street and Madison Street, will close Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. and remain closed overnight. The remaining race route will close Saturday at 8 a.m. Roads are expected to reopen shortly after 10 a.m. The race will begin [more]
Read MoreMeridian Street to close Oct. 17 for Alabama A&M homecoming parade
October 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist the Alabama A&M University Police Department with traffic control for the university’s annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17. Road closures are expected to begin at approximately 7:45 a.m. Meridian Street will be closed between U.S. 72 and Industrial Drive, including side streets and access roads connecting to Meridian Street within the affected area. Drivers should plan for delays and seek alternate routes. The parade [more]
Read MoreOne year in, HPD’s STRIKE Unit takes on human trafficking and child exploitation
October 13, 2026
One year after launching its specialized STRIKE Unit, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is evaluating the progress, challenges and investigative priorities shaping its work to combat human trafficking and internet crimes against children. HPD brought members of the unit together at a media roundtable to discuss the realities of these investigations, the role of digital evidence and technology and the collaboration required among local, state and federal law enforcement partners. During its [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have a voice in HPD’s reaccreditation
October 5, 2026
Huntsville residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of policing in their community by sharing feedback with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) pursues reaccreditation. Residents can submit comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which allows members of the community to provide feedback on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include [more]
Read MoreVincent Rutherford Equality March to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville Oct. 4
October 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, Oct. 4, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with closures expected to remain in place until approximately 4 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on [more]
Read MoreHPD charges 16-year-old following incident at Huntsville City Schools Technical School
October 1, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an incident that left a student injured Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a culinary class at the Huntsville City Schools Technical School. Just before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Memorial Parkway after receiving a report that a student had been injured. Officers located the student with an injury involving a knife. The student sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
September 23, 2026
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. The annual celebration gives residents a chance to enjoy the Halloween season while getting to know HPD [more]
Read MoreTrail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact Huntsville traffic Saturday, Sept. 19
September 17, 2026
Thousands of motorcycles will travel through Huntsville on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the 33rd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride makes its way across the city, bringing temporary road closures and traffic delays along portions of U.S. 72 and I-565. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will assist with traffic control as riders travel through the area between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The ride is expected to reach [more]
Read MoreHPD nearly doubles traffic stops during Zero in the Zone initiative
September 9, 2026
Drivers around Huntsville City Schools faced increased enforcement as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) wrapped up its 2026 Zero in the Zone initiative on Aug. 31, with officers making more than twice as many traffic stops as they did during last year’s effort. During the campaign, HPD officers conducted 593 traffic stops, issued 680 citations and gave 143 written warnings in and around school zones across Huntsville. One driver was also [more]
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