Category: Huntsville Police
Traffic Delays: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride Saturday, Sept. 18
September 17, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will help participants in the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride make their way safely through Huntsville City limits on Saturday, September 18. The event organizer expects up to 10,000 motorcycles to participate in the ride. Drivers are reminded to expect delays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on major roadways and the interstate. Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrests
September 13, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 32-year-old Francis Richard and 40-year-old Clarence Mann with capital murder following a shooting death on Sunday, September 12. Officers responded to a shooting call in a parking lot in the 200 block of Oakwood Avenue around 3:15 p.m. and located 54-year-old Lewonda Mosley dead in a vehicle. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators charged both suspects with capital murder for the shooting death of Mosley. Both [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
September 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 19-year-old Deandre Robinson with murder following a stabbing incident on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Officers responded to the 4500 block of the Bonnell Drive shortly before 2 p.m. and found 45-year-old William Robinson with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe a domestic dispute led to William Robinson being stabbed and killed by his [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police asks Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to investigate in-custody death
September 7, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has asked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to investigate an incident which happened on Treymore Ave. about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7. Officers responded to the area where a stolen vehicle was located. The suspect attempted to flee the area on foot and was apprehended by officers without incident. The suspect exhibited signs of a possible drug overdose and HEMSI was [more]
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
August 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in providing information about a man accused of posing as a ride-share driver, picking up women and forcing sexual intercourse on them. Justin Norfleet, 25, is currently facing four felony charges. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigated the case and charged Norfleet with rape and kidnapping for two separate incidents that happened earlier this year. Norfleet was booked into the Madison County [more]
Read MoreBack to school traffic safety
August 2, 2021
As the 2021-2022 school year starts Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Huntsville Police Department is issuing a reminder about its zero-tolerance policy for speeding in a school zone. Patrol units and the Traffic Services Unit will patrol school zones throughout the year to ensure drivers are obeying the posted speed limit. “Everyone should prepare for delays when the school zones reactivate at the start of school,” said Deputy Chief Charles Brooks. “Alternate [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
July 30, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Devontae Sherrod Moore, 27, with murder following a shooting incident on Monday, July 12. Officers were dispatched around 11 p.m. to the 100 block of Indiana Street and discovered Kentonio Perkins, 22, deceased. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a verbal altercation. Moore is currently being booked into the Madison County Jail with a $75,000 bond. Late Saturday evening, July 31, two [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police hold Sergeant and Lieutenant Promotion Ceremony
July 23, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted six officers to the rank of sergeant and three sergeants to the rank of lieutenant on Friday, July 23. During a special ceremony at the Huntsville Police Academy, Officers Gerald Gambino, Dequan Hyter, Dave Mullins, Scott Trew, Jason Vanderbrink and Rosalind White were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgts. Tim Clardy Jr., Shondon Warren and Scott Widner were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. The [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Arrest
July 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested Korte Pierre Watkins, 29, around 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning, July 22, at a home on Thorntons Way Circle. Watkins surrendered to officers outside the home without incident. Watkins was wanted by Decatur Police for seven felony charges for rape, sodomy, electronic solicitation, traveling to meet a child for a sex act and three counts of obscene matter contact. Watkins is being picked up by Decatur [more]
Read More15 Cadets Graduate from Huntsville Police Academy
July 9, 2021
Fifteen cadets graduated from the Huntsville Police Department’s 64th Academy Session on Friday, July 9. The cadets completed the 19-week academy, learning necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in keeping the community safe. “Enforcing the law is only a part of our job,” said HPD Chief Mark McMurray. “We have to also be a part of the community, a good family member and a friend to those we serve. I [more]
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