Category: Huntsville Police
Downtown 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]
Read MoreHPD officers, sergeant awarded Life-Saving Medals for rescuing man from frigid floodwaters
February 16, 2026
During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sergeant William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions on Dec. 5, 2025, when they rescued a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwater in north Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions in December [more]
Read MoreHPD announces downtown traffic adjustments for Mardi Gras Parade
February 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will come alive on Saturday, Feb. 14, with floats, marching bands and a shower of beads as the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the streets, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) managing temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Closures start at 2 p.m., and the parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. The parade is anticipated to end around 4 [more]
Read MoreNew data shows continued crime reduction amid Huntsville’s growth
February 10, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) reported continued reductions in violent and major crime, according to newly released 2025 crime statistics, revealing that Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city is also one of the nation’s safest. From 2024 to 2025, reported crime declined across multiple categories: Violent crime decreased by 18% Major crime declined by 9% All annual report-listed offenses decreased by 6% “Crime data isn’t abstract – it’s personal,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Every number [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses winter weather impacts, road conditions, delayed openings
January 25, 2026
Dangerously cold temperatures, subzero wind chills and lingering moisture on the roads are expected to impact travel and business operations on Monday morning. A major concern is black ice, particularly in higher elevations and anywhere standing water occurs. “We’ll be driving around, expecting to find ice, so we can close roads before accidents happen,” said Sgt. Chris Jackson, Public Information Officer, Huntsville Police Department. “If you must travel, take your time and [more]
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