News & Updates
HPD Investigators Request Assistance
May 4, 2018
Huntsville Police Investigators are requesting the assistance from the public regarding the April 27, 2018 homicide of 53 yr old Diana Patrick. She was found deceased in a home off Johnson Rd in the early morning hours of April 27. An initial investigation and exam revealed Patrick sustained injuries, which led investigators to believe she was the victim of a homicide. If you have any information please contact investigators at [more]
Read MoreHAVOC Parade – Road Closures May 1st
May 1, 2018
The Huntsville Havoc Championship Parade will be tomorrow (May 1st) from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The parade will begin on Monroe St. in front of Propst Arena and circle Big Spring Park, travelling down Williams, turn left on Church St., left on Clinton Ave., then left onto Monroe and end where it started. Road closures will begin no later than 4:30 pm.
Read MoreDrug Take Back Results
May 1, 2018
This past weekend Huntsville Police participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Event also with Partnership for Drug-Free Community. We would like to report we took in 480 lbs of prescription medication at our location. We would like to thank all the media outlets for promoting this event as several of the citizens reported learning about it directly from news sources. Please inform citizens we still have a 24 [more]
Read MoreSTAC TEAM ARRESTS
May 1, 2018
The Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) has been busy wrapping up two very important narcotics cases the past several weeks that resulted in the arrest of Ismael Fuentes Sanchez, Oscar Alfredo Solano Roman and Celerino Sanchez Hernandez. These investigations have resulted in several arrests and seizure of both cash and illegal narcotics with a street value of over $200,000. On April 24, 2018, agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA [more]
Read MoreCinco de Meow and Bow Wow Adoption Special
May 1, 2018
Huntsville Animal Services is planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo for 12 festive days this month by offering half-price adoptions on dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. From May 1 through May 12, we’ll be enjoying “Cinco de Meow and Bow Wow” in recognition of our Mexican-American culture and heritage. Animal Services needs the community’s support to help shelter pets find a stable and loving home. Adult dogs and cats are $17 and [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Kicks Off Preservation Month: #ThisPlaceMattersHsv
April 30, 2018
“This Place Matters!” So proclaimed Mayor Tommy Battle today as he kicked-off Preservation Month during a news conference in the Old Town Historic District. For the next 31 days, the City will highlight significant spaces and places in preservation to celebrate, in a variety of fun and engaging ways, the impact of Huntsville’s historic districts. “This is our third year to recognize the buildings and places that matter most to us and [more]
Read MoreCity Council – Meeting Highlights from April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
Planning Council set a public hearing for May 24 on a request to create a new zoning classification called “Research Park 2 District” that would create a live, work, play node and include opportunities for mixed-use development where applied in Cummings Research Park East. Economic Development Council passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Gulf Services Contracting, Inc. for Construction services for Huntsville [more]
Read MorePanoply 2018
April 18, 2018
The Panoply Festival is to be held from Friday April 27th to Sunday April 29th, 2018. In preparation for the annual Panoply of the Arts Festival, the Huntsville Police Department will be closing several streets around Big Spring International Park in Downtown Huntsville. The following road closing and opening schedule will be followed for: Monday April 23rd Close Monroe Street at the south side of the exit from the circular drive of [more]
Read MoreFun, Fit, Free – Two Months of Healthy Huntsville Events to Get You Moving
April 18, 2018
Try something new or tried and true! That’s the message from the Healthy Huntsville team after announcing the 2018 Mayor’s Bike Ride and summer series of free fitness classes designed to have you riding, rowing, dancing, balancing and more. From POUND Fit to Zumba, the Mayor’s Bike Ride, Yoga, or Barre Fusion, Healthy Huntsville is filling its “no-excuses” calendar with numerous opportunities to improve your quality of life. “We want everyone in Huntsville [more]
Read MoreAdopt a Free Dog or Cat During Tax Week
April 15, 2018
Huntsville Animal Services is offering tax relief – free pet adoptions during tax week, Monday, April 16 through Saturday, April 21. Take advantage of this tax savings and adopt a dog or cat from the Animal Shelter at no charge. Visit the shelter and get to know the many lovable pets eagerly waiting for a new home. Adoptive families will receive a free bag of dog or cat food, while supplies last. Each adoption also includes the same amenities as a regular [more]
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