Category: Huntsville Police
HPD investigates apparent murder-suicide on Millennium Drive
November 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two men died following a shooting Sunday, Nov. 8, in the 5400 block of Millennium Drive. Around 1:40 p.m., an HPD officer responded to reports of a shooting in progress at an apartment complex. Upon arrival, the officer located one man who had been fatally shot and a second man standing nearby with a firearm. The officer issued commands for the [more]
Read MoreNew safety improvements target speeding and pedestrian awareness along Bailey Cove Road
November 5, 2026
Drivers traveling along Bailey Cove Road will notice new safety measures designed to increase awareness, encourage compliance with school zone speed limits and better protect pedestrians, particularly students traveling to and from school. The City has completed several improvements along the corridor near Mountain Gap Elementary and Middle schools, bringing together efforts from the City’s Traffic Engineering Division, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and District 3 City Council Member Jennie Robinson. Among the [more]
Read MoreHPD investigation leads to 10 voyeurism charges against a Meridianville man
November 3, 2026
A Meridianville man was arrested Monday after a Huntsville Police Department (HPD) investigation uncovered photographs and recordings of children allegedly taken in public places, resulting in 10 counts of first-degree voyeurism. HPD’s Special Task Force Rescuing and Investigating Kid Exploitation (STRIKE) arrested Daren William Mount, 59, on Monday, Nov. 2. The investigation began on Oct. 17 after an employee at a local business reported discovering concerning images while assisting Mount with a [more]
Read MoreHPD Cold Case Unit resolves two 2010 homicides through renewed investigation
October 28, 2026
More than 15 years after two Huntsville homicides went unsolved, the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Cold Case Unit has established probable cause linking a deceased suspect to both killings, bringing the investigations to a close. Investigators determined that Jeremy Powell, who died in 2013, was responsible for the homicides of Herbert Gray, 60, in July 2010 and Eden Arlene Lua, 41, in November 2010. Both deaths were ruled homicides and were [more]
Read MoreLicense plate reader technology helps HPD recover stolen vehicle
October 27, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) used automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to pinpoint the location of a stolen vehicle within 11 minutes of the initial call, leading to a brief pursuit and arrest early Sunday, Oct. 25. On Oct. 25 around 1:44 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of University Drive after a victim reported their 2019 Volvo XC90 stolen. The victim told officers they had briefly left the [more]
Read MoreHPD arrests woman in connection with stabbing at Oakwood University
October 25, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested a woman in connection with a stabbing at Oakwood University early Sunday morning. On Oct. 25 around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of Campus Drive for a reported assault involving a knife. The victim was transported to a hospital in a personal vehicle with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. HPD’s Violent Crimes Unit determined that Dameesha Norice Macklin, 25, of Houston, [more]
Read MoreGet an inside look at HPD during first-of-its-kind career event
October 23, 2026
A career with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) involves more than what you see on patrol, and HPD is giving prospective applicants and their families a chance to see that firsthand. “Inside HPD: Career Opportunities” will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Public Safety Training Academy, 5365 Triana Blvd. SW. Attendees can meet officers from across the department, learn about their day-to-day responsibilities, ask questions and get [more]
Read MoreHPD operation targeting gun violence yields 19 firearms, nine arrests
October 22, 2026
A three-day operation targeting gun violence in Huntsville resulted in the recovery of 19 firearms and the arrests of nine individuals, as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and its local, state and federal law enforcement partners conducted proactive patrols across the city. The operation, held Oct. 16–18, focused on increasing law enforcement visibility, identifying criminal activity and recovering illegally possessed firearms before they could be used in violent crimes. Of the [more]
Read MoreHPD 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]
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