Category: Huntsville Police
HPD 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]
Read MoreHPD DUI Task Force to conduct first safety checkpoint of 2026
March 17, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, March 20, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and keep Huntsville’s roadways safe. As spring travel and celebrations begin, HPD is reminding drivers to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel. The checkpoint is intended to increase visibility, promote safe driving habits and prevent alcohol – and drug-related crashes in [more]
Read MoreDowntown road closures expected for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will turn green on Saturday, March 14, as the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the city with festive floats, music and plenty of Irish spirit. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will manage temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. Road closures will begin at 10 a.m., and the parade will step off at 11 a.m. [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves Live911 technology to enhance emergency response
March 11, 2026
The City Council has approved a resolution that would allow the City to enter into an agreement with HigherGround Inc. to implement Live911 technology designed to improve emergency response and give the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) faster access to critical information during 911 calls. HigherGround develops software that captures, stores and retrieves telecommunications and radio communications in real time. The system will provide quick access to call recordings. Live911 will allow the [more]
Read MoreThree juveniles charged in Powell Drive homicide
March 11, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Major Crimes Unit has charged three juveniles in connection with a homicide that occurred on Feb. 19 in the 5000 block of Powell Drive. Officers responded to the area around 4:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were performed at the scene before the teen was transported to a local hospital, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville 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]
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