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HPD conducting internal review of use-of-force incident
January 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reviewing a use-of-force incident involving one of its officers. On Wednesday, Jan. 21 around 11:30 p.m., an HPD officer observed a vehicle failing to stop while leaving a local business on Jordan Lane near Oakwood Avenue. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, Lundon Dewayne Harkey, 37, of Huntsville, attempted to flee. A short traffic pursuit ensued, during which Harkey lost control of the vehicle and crashed. After the crash, Harkey [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves partnership to strengthen HPD investigations into human trafficking and child sexual abuse
January 22, 2026
In a move aimed at protecting vulnerable victims and strengthening complex criminal investigations, the City has approved a resolution authorizing a partnership between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Our Rescue for the donation of a specialized Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9. An ESD K-9 is trained to detect the unique chemical odors emitted by electronic storage devices, including cell phones, USB drives, hard drives, SD cards and hidden cameras. Unlike [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle urges preparedness as Huntsville braces for possible winter weather
January 21, 2026
The City of Huntsville is preparing for a potential winter weather event that may impact roadways. As the City anticipates wintry weather, Mayor Tommy Battle also urges residents to make their own preparations. “Preparation is always the key to enduring winter weather events,” Mayor Battle said. “The City is organizing resources and planning for different weather scenarios. At the same time, residents need to have everything in order. Make sure you [more]
Read MoreHPD announces traffic control plans for annual MLK Day Celebration parade
January 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control for the annual Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, Jan. 17. The parade will begin at noon and is expected to end around 2 p.m. HPD officers will be stationed along the route to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and to help maintain smooth traffic flow in surrounding areas. Traffic Impacts: Williams Avenue (between Church Street and [more]
Read MoreCity and county police link crimes, arrest four suspects
January 9, 2026
A coordinated investigation between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has resulted In the arrest of four suspects linked to two violent crimes spanning Huntsville and Madison County. The investigation began Sunday, Nov. 2, after HPD’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to a home invasion in the 3000 block of Davenport Drive. The victim reported that an unknown male entered [more]
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