Category: Huntsville Police
Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council to offer public session on safe police interactions
March 6, 2024
What kind of experiences have you had with law enforcement? Each encounter, whether it is a traffic stop, car accident, or suspected criminal activity, can shape and define your level of trust in police. Huntsville Police (HPD) officers receive state-of-the-art training to ensure the public’s safety when they engage with the community they protect and serve. On Tuesday, March 12, the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) will host a meeting [more]
Read MoreNorth Alabama Drug Task Force arrest
February 13, 2024
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) along with the assistance of the HPD SWAT Team executed a search warrant on Monday February 12, in the 2000 block of Reaches Place. As a result of that search Shawn Douglas Blackman, 55, was charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Trafficking Methamphetamine. While the search was being conducted, Destiny Desaray Skipworth, 24, was also at the location and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl, [more]
Read More16 Huntsville Police personnel representing 215 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions
February 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted four investigators, six sergeants, three lieutenants and three captains Friday, Feb. 9. During a special ceremony, Officers Ben Brewer, Gabriel Harrell, Jeremiah Higgins and Daniel Kynard were promoted to the rank of Investigator. Officers Micah Alexander, Nathan Hubler, Allie Peterson, Chass Shannon, Harold Swopes and Matthew Troncone were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgts. Joe Kennington, Kelley Reeve and Rob Wilcox were promoted to [more]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Mardi Gras Parade
February 9, 2024
Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, Feb. 10, for the Mardi Gras Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 2 p.m. The parade starts and ends on Meridian Street. See attached map for more route details. Please use caution due to heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic. All roads will reopen by 7 p.m.
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
February 2, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Lester Cruz, 27, with murder and aggravated assault after a deadly stabbing at a home in the 400 block of Mountain Gap Road. HPD officers responded to the area shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, and found two victims with life-threatening injuries. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead. She is identified as Zennella Pena-Sandoval, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville services reopen Monday, Jan. 22
January 21, 2024
The City of Huntsville will reopen on Monday, Jan. 22 at 6 a.m. This includes regular operating hours for all municipal departments and services. Residents should expect delays in garbage collection. Please place your can out on your regularly scheduled day and leave it curbside until Sanitation workers are able to collect.
Read MoreHuntsville Municipal Court closed Friday, Jan. 19
January 19, 2024
Huntsville Municipal Court is closed Friday, Jan. 19. Court operations will resume Monday, Jan. 22. Arraignments: Previously scheduled arraignments for individuals who bonded out during the winter weather closure are rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22. These individuals are asked to report to court at their previously designated time. Trial Dockets: Municipal Court will resume Trial Dockets on Monday, Jan. 22. Any defendant, victim or witness who has received a court notice should appear at [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed Friday, Jan. 19
January 19, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 19, due to continued travel issues from this week’s winter weather event. Offices were set to reopen at 11 a.m. today, but after reassessing road conditions, the decision was made to close to ensure employees’ safety. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville officials urge patience and safety as crews address ongoing road issues
January 18, 2024
As continued cold slows ice melting off roadways and sidewalks, City officials urge patience as crews continue to work to clear driving lanes and public safety personnel respond to spikes in weather-related emergency calls. “The City is working diligently to make it safe for drivers to return to the roads,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Everyone is eager to leave their homes and get back to their normal lives, but patience is [more]
Read MoreIcy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County
January 17, 2024
Slightly warmer temperatures will cause a partial thaw on Thursday, but another blast of arctic air will bring a potential refreeze of precipitation on roadways. To that end, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Paul Finley will close government operations through Thursday, Jan. 18. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate until further notice. Access paratransit [more]
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