Category: Huntsville Police
Huntsville Police officers honored at National TOP COPS Awards for heroic hostage rescue
May 13, 2025
Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received national recognition at the 32nd annual TOP COPS Awards dinner in Washington D.C. for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation last August. Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the awards ceremony honors officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local agencies across the country [more]
Read MoreFatal shooting near Jefferson Street believed to be accidental
May 12, 2025
UPDATE (Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.): The victim in the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 12, has been identified as Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, of Huntsville. Evidence indicates the firearm was discharged by a juvenile who was handling it inside the vehicle. As a result of these findings, no charges will be filed in this case. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reason to believe the fatal [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash to support teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
May 8, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach are teaming up once again – this time for the After School Bash, a community-wide celebration designed to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. Set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park, the event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue team up for Heroes on the Block Community Party
May 7, 2025
Huntsville’s Public Safety community is uniting to elevate a popular event to new heights with the objective of growing engagement with residents. The Heroes on the Block Party is a free, fun-filled community event sponsored by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. “We’ve been hosting block parties [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to conduct traffic safety checkpoints
April 29, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the weekend of May 2-4 as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety. Photo Courtesy: Dawn Lively This series of checkpoints will be the department’s first dedicated safety checkpoint held in memory of Kathrynn Lively, who tragically lost her life on August 31, 2022, when an impaired driver failed to yield the [more]
Read MoreExpect road closures ahead of Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville
April 18, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises residents to expect road closures and traffic pattern changes in downtown Huntsville ahead of the Panoply Arts Festival. The event at Big Spring Park is Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27. To ensure the safety of festivalgoers and allow for proper setup and breakdown, the following traffic adjustments will be in effect: Monday, April 21 at 8 a.m. Williams Avenue westbound will close from Church Street to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police honors excellence at annual awards ceremony
April 17, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) recognized its finest officers and employees Thursday, April 17, during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding service and leadership throughout 2024. Held at the Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805, the ceremony brought together officers, families, city leaders and community partners to recognize excellence across all areas of the department. “This is a night of celebration – an opportunity to highlight the individuals who embody the [more]
Read MoreTwo key suspects arrested in abduction case of Huntsville man
April 10, 2025
Quintarius Shikelion White and Kierra Symone Clark, two key suspects sought by Huntsville Police in the abduction case of Ronald Leslie Dumas, Jr., were taken into custody on Tuesday, April 8, in Tennessee by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Memphis Police Department. White, 32, of Memphis, is wanted for first-degree kidnapping, and Clark, 27, also of Memphis, is wanted for conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The Huntsville Police Department [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police urges drivers to ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 1, 2025
Distracted driving is a major safety concern, and the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is doubling down on its efforts to keep the community safe, reminding drivers that even a moment’s distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2025 Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” HPD urges drivers to stay focused and avoid distractions behind the wheel. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police highlight ongoing efforts to enhance community safety
March 27, 2025
As Huntsville continues to grow, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is demonstrating that growth and safety can thrive together. HPD reports significant progress in reducing crime over the past five years – even as the City’s population increased by 20.2%. “The work is never done,” Police Chief Kirk Giles said. “We’re focused on proactive policing strategies that prevent crime before it happens.” Between 2019 and 2024, violent crimes — including murder, forcible rape, [more]
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