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Man arrested after 18-month vandalism spree; 24 cases closed
April 15, 2026
An 18-month string of vandalism incidents has come to an end after the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a suspect and closed 24 criminal mischief cases. For more than a year, HPD’s West Precinct officers and General Investigations Unit worked to identify the person responsible for a series of overnight incidents targeting defense contractor businesses and personal property near Explorer Boulevard. Despite limited leads and the challenges of investigating crimes committed [more]
Read MoreHPD to conduct April 17 safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
April 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, April 17, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and keep Huntsville’s roadways safe. As part of HPD’s continued commitment to roadway safety, officers will be focused on identifying impaired drivers and addressing other criminal activity that may be encountered during the operation, including illegal drugs and firearms violations. These efforts are [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police launch enhanced recruitment strategy to build next generation of officers
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) is expanding its recruitment efforts to better attract and prepare the next generation of officers. The City is partnering with Crimson Recruiting Services LLC, a firm that specializes in helping law enforcement agencies modernize and strengthen recruitment strategies. This agreement will complement HPD’s existing recruitment program by introducing additional tools, strategies and industry best practices – helping the department reach more qualified candidates interested in a career [more]
Read MoreHPD to strengthen federal partnership through DEA cooperative agreement
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is working to strengthen its efforts to combat drug-related crimes with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The cooperative agreement between the City and federal authorities will formally partner HPD with the DEA’s Huntsville Resident Office Task Force, enhancing the department’s ability to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking organizations operating across north Alabama. Through this partnership, HPD and the North Alabama [more]
Read MoreMulti-agency coordination leads to arrest in University Drive shooting
March 27, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a man following a shooting in the 3100 block of University Drive. Through coordinated investigative efforts, investigators identified Ijai Darrnell Hall, 25, of Madison, as a person of interest and worked to locate him. On Tuesday, March 24, officers responded to a shooting in progress and located a victim suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. Investigators with HPD’s Violent [more]
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