Huntsville Police seek feedback for national reaccreditation

October 6, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Police seek feedback for national reaccreditation

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking residents for feedback as it pursues reaccreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Residents can share their comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which is designed to gather input on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include commendations as well as concerns and will be reviewed directly by CALEA as part [more]

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$25K reward offered in 2013 homicide of Lt. Colonel Alonzo McGhee

October 2, 2025 Click to view $25K reward offered in 2013 homicide of Lt. Colonel Alonzo McGhee

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD), in partnership with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID), continues to investigate the 2013 homicide of Lieutenant Colonel Alonzo McGhee, with Army CID offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. On Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, around 10:30 p.m., HPD officers found Lt. Col. McGhee suffering from gunshot wounds in a driveway in the [more]

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Huntsville Police, Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House

September 18, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Police, Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House

A popular fall tradition is returning to Huntsville this October. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks and Recreation invite the community to the fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 3-8 p.m. at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. “We love hosting events that bring our community together, and this one has quickly [more]

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2025 Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact traffic

September 18, 2025 Click to view 2025 Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact traffic

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will support participants of the 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as they travel through Huntsville on Saturday, Sept. 20. Drivers should anticipate delays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on some major roadways and I-565. The ride is expected to arrive at Huntsville city limits around 9 a.m. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency troopers will escort participants west on U.S. 72 and I-565 to the [more]

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Huntsville Police issue arrest warrants in fatal Binford Drive shooting

September 17, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Police issue arrest warrants in fatal Binford Drive shooting

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has obtained arrest warrants for Tyshaun Dominique Darnell Hampton, 23, of Huntsville, on charges of murder and first-degree assault following a fatal shooting Tuesday, Sept. 16, on Binford Drive. Officers responded around 10 a.m. to reports of a shooting in progress. On arrival, they located two men with gunshot wounds. One victim, Caleb Troy Martin, 25, of Decatur, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim [more]

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