Category: Huntsville Police
City highlights new Homeless Services Team, expanded outreach and housing successes
June 2, 2026
One year after the Derrick Street camp reset, the City of Huntsville is highlighting major strides in its coordinated approach to supporting unsheltered residents. Through new staffing, expanded partnerships and a more intentional outreach model, the City’s new Homeless Services Team is delivering deeper, more individualized assistance and improving pathways to housing and treatment. The City’s addition of its first Homeless Resource Specialist Charles Morris has helped coordinate and strengthen service delivery [more]
Read MoreSeveral downtown Huntsville streets to close May 27 near Madison County Courthouse
May 25, 2026
Due to a special event taking place near the Madison County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 27, several downtown Huntsville road closures will be in effect beginning at 5 a.m. and are expected to remain in place until 8 a.m. The following traffic restrictions will be in place: Clinton Avenue – no access to Jefferson Street Spragins Street – no access to Spring Street Fountain Circle – closed just past the City Hall parking garage Gates [more]
Read MoreMulti-state drug trafficking operation dismantled; 15 pounds of cocaine seized
May 22, 2026
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF), working alongside Region F of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, has arrested three individuals and seized more than 15 pounds of cocaine during a major takedown operation targeting a long-running drug trafficking organization operating between Texas, Georgia and Alabama. On Monday, May 11, agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the Huntsville area following a years-long investigation into individuals responsible for [more]
Read MoreCotton Row Run to impact downtown Huntsville traffic on Memorial Day
May 22, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Monday, May 25, should prepare for traffic delays, temporary road closures and increased pedestrian activity as thousands of runners are set to take part in the annual Cotton Row 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Run events. Approximately 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the races, which begin at 7 a.m. and conclude around 11 a.m. Officers with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will be stationed throughout [more]
Read MoreSummer Slowdown begins as Huntsville Police ramp up traffic enforcement
May 21, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is launching its annual Summer Slowdown traffic safety initiative on Thursday, May 21, with increased enforcement and public education efforts through Friday, July 31, to combat speeding and reckless driving during the busy summer travel season. The initiative combines targeted traffic enforcement with heightened community awareness efforts to encourage motorists to slow down, obey traffic laws and make safer choices behind the wheel. “Summer brings more people [more]
Read MoreMajor events expected to cause heavy downtown Huntsville traffic May 22
May 20, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department(HPD) is advising residents to prepare for heavy traffic in downtown Huntsville on Friday, May 22, due to several large events taking place near the Von Braun Center (VBC). Traffic is expected to increase significantly beginning around 4:30 p.m. as attendees leave a large conference at the VBC while Huntsville High School graduation traffic arrives during the afternoon commute. Drivers should expect delays near the following roads: Clinton Avenue Monroe Street Church Street Surrounding [more]
Read MoreNADTF seizes large fentanyl shipment; Huntsville man arrested
May 19, 2026
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF), working alongside Region F of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, arrested a man after seizing more than one kilogram of fentanyl destined for north Alabama communities. On Friday, May 8, agents arrested Michael Fitts, 45, of Huntsville, on charges of trafficking fentanyl following a month-long investigation into large-scale narcotics distribution in the region. During the investigation, agents stopped Fitts while he was transporting approximately [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash returns to support Huntsville teachers
May 11, 2026
A summer tradition with a purpose returns June 6 as the After School Bash brings the community together to celebrate local educators while helping equip their classrooms with much-needed supplies. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, will take place from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park and feature bounce houses, interactive public safety demonstrations, local food trucks and vendors and [more]
Read MoreHPD arrests Huntsville man in child sexual abuse investigation
May 5, 2026
A Huntsville man has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a child victim who previously lived in Huntsville. The investigation began Feb. 26 after the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) was contacted regarding the allegations. Investigators determined the victim and Jonathan Paul Taylor, 44, of Huntsville, were known to one another and that the alleged abuse occurred while both [more]
Read MorePorchFest to bring road closures and increased traffic to Five Points May 2
April 30, 2026
Residents and visitors heading to Five Points this weekend should plan ahead as the annual PorchFest celebration returns on Saturday, May 2, bringing temporary road closures and increased pedestrian traffic to the area. To support the event, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will close Pratt Avenue from Russell Street to Maysville Road beginning at noon. All streets intersecting Pratt Avenue within that stretch will also be closed and will not have access to Pratt [more]
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