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Huntsville Police officers honored with life-saving medal for heroic bridge rescue
October 10, 2025
During the latest Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Officers Ryan Colligan and Jon Garner were honored with the department’s Life Saving Medal for their quick thinking and courageous actions earlier this year. HPD Chief Kirk Giles, alongside Mayor Tommy Battle and HPD Captain Scott Widner, present the department’s Life Saving Medal to Officer Colligan during Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Shortly after midnight on Friday, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek feedback for national reaccreditation
October 6, 2025
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]
Read More$25K reward offered in 2013 homicide of Lt. Colonel Alonzo McGhee
October 2, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House
September 18, 2025
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]
Read More2025 Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact traffic
September 18, 2025
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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