Traffic Alert: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2024 Click to view Traffic Alert: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, March 16, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 10 a.m. The parade starts at Lot K on the corner of Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue and proceeds through downtown Huntsville. Other streets impacted include Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to South Side Square, Washington Street from Southside Square to Monroe Street and Meridian [more]

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Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council to offer public session on safe police interactions

March 6, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council to offer public session on safe police interactions

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]

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North Alabama Drug Task Force arrest

February 13, 2024 Click to view North Alabama Drug Task Force arrest

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]

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16 Huntsville Police personnel representing 215 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions

February 9, 2024 Click to view 16 Huntsville Police personnel representing 215 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions

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]

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Traffic Alert: Mardi Gras Parade

February 9, 2024 Click to view Traffic Alert: Mardi Gras Parade

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.

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