Category: Huntsville Police
Road closures underway for Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville
April 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises residents to expect road closures and traffic pattern changes in downtown Huntsville in preparation for the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring Park. Road closures began Monday, April 20, and will remain in effect through Monday, April 27. To ensure the safety of festivalgoers and allow for setup and breakdown, the following traffic adjustments are in place: Church Street is closed between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue. Williams [more]
Read MoreJoin Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue at second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration
April 16, 2026
Huntsville heroes are teaming up again for a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. The second annual Heroes on the Block – a free community celebration for the entire family organized by Huntsville Police (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) – will be Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. It’s an opportunity to interact with police officers and firefighters, [more]
Read MoreMan arrested after 18-month vandalism spree; 24 cases closed
April 15, 2026
An 18-month string of vandalism incidents has come to an end after the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a suspect and closed 24 criminal mischief cases. For more than a year, HPD’s West Precinct officers and General Investigations Unit worked to identify the person responsible for a series of overnight incidents targeting defense contractor businesses and personal property near Explorer Boulevard. Despite limited leads and the challenges of investigating crimes committed [more]
Read MoreHPD to conduct April 17 safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
April 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, April 17, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and keep Huntsville’s roadways safe. As part of HPD’s continued commitment to roadway safety, officers will be focused on identifying impaired drivers and addressing other criminal activity that may be encountered during the operation, including illegal drugs and firearms violations. These efforts are [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police launch enhanced recruitment strategy to build next generation of officers
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) is expanding its recruitment efforts to better attract and prepare the next generation of officers. The City is partnering with Crimson Recruiting Services LLC, a firm that specializes in helping law enforcement agencies modernize and strengthen recruitment strategies. This agreement will complement HPD’s existing recruitment program by introducing additional tools, strategies and industry best practices – helping the department reach more qualified candidates interested in a career [more]
Read MoreHPD to strengthen federal partnership through DEA cooperative agreement
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is working to strengthen its efforts to combat drug-related crimes with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The cooperative agreement between the City and federal authorities will formally partner HPD with the DEA’s Huntsville Resident Office Task Force, enhancing the department’s ability to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking organizations operating across north Alabama. Through this partnership, HPD and the North Alabama [more]
Read MoreMulti-agency coordination leads to arrest in University Drive shooting
March 27, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a man following a shooting in the 3100 block of University Drive. Through coordinated investigative efforts, investigators identified Ijai Darrnell Hall, 25, of Madison, as a person of interest and worked to locate him. On Tuesday, March 24, officers responded to a shooting in progress and located a victim suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. Investigators with HPD’s Violent [more]
Read MoreHPD continues participation in statewide drug task force
March 26, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will continue its partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting participation in the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force. The Huntsville City Council approved the agreement at its March 26 meeting. HPD has participated in the task force since October 2021, working alongside state and regional partners on narcotics investigations that extend beyond local jurisdiction. Through the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek state-level accreditation
March 26, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is seeking to strengthen transparency, accountability and professional standards by pursuing state accreditation through the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP)’s Accreditation Program. The Accreditation program is a state-specific initiative designed to address Alabama’s legal and operational needs, establishing annual benchmarks focused on areas such as use of force, vehicle pursuits and evidence handling while ensuring policies, procedures and training align with best practices. This effort [more]
Read MoreDrone program guides HPD to safe arrest of shooting suspect
March 26, 2026
Huntsville Police officers responding to a recent shooting call were able to safely apprehend a suspect, with critical real-time support from the department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. On Friday, March 20, around 8:40 p.m., HPD officers were dispatched to the hospital for a reported shooting victim. During the initial response, officers developed information about a possible suspect and the vehicle he was believed to be driving. A request was made [more]
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