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Huntsville Police officers honored at National TOP COPS Awards for heroic hostage rescue
May 13, 2025
Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received national recognition at the 32nd annual TOP COPS Awards dinner in Washington D.C. for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation last August. Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the awards ceremony honors officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local agencies across the country [more]
Read MoreFatal shooting near Jefferson Street believed to be accidental
May 12, 2025
UPDATE (Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.): The victim in the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 12, has been identified as Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, of Huntsville. Evidence indicates the firearm was discharged by a juvenile who was handling it inside the vehicle. As a result of these findings, no charges will be filed in this case. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reason to believe the fatal [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash to support teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
May 8, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach are teaming up once again – this time for the After School Bash, a community-wide celebration designed to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. Set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park, the event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue team up for Heroes on the Block Community Party
May 7, 2025
Huntsville’s Public Safety community is uniting to elevate a popular event to new heights with the objective of growing engagement with residents. The Heroes on the Block Party is a free, fun-filled community event sponsored by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. “We’ve been hosting block parties [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to conduct traffic safety checkpoints
April 29, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the weekend of May 2-4 as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety. Photo Courtesy: Dawn Lively This series of checkpoints will be the department’s first dedicated safety checkpoint held in memory of Kathrynn Lively, who tragically lost her life on August 31, 2022, when an impaired driver failed to yield the [more]
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