Category: Huntsville Police
Expect traffic delays: Alabama A&M University homecoming
September 30, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting Alabama A&M University Police with traffic control for the University’s homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, Oct. 1. Drivers should expect delays or avoid North Memorial Parkway, Winchester Road and Meridian Street near the University’s campus. The University is holding a parade on campus at 8 a.m. and the homecoming football game is scheduled for 2 p.m. We would like to remind drivers parking on [ more ]
Read More2022 UAH Homecoming 5K run
September 30, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting the University of Alabama in Huntsville Police Department with traffic control for the 2022 UAH Homecoming 5K run on Sunday, Oct. 2. The race will begin at 8 a.m. on John Wright Drive and will end on Holmes Ave at Spragins Street. The eastbound lanes of Holmes Avenue will be restricted to emergency vehicles only as the race passes through the route. Drivers are asked to [ more ]
Read More2022 National Night Out
September 29, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Community Watch Association would like to invite the public to National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4. This safe, fun and family-friendly event will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park located at 2180 Airport Road. The free event will include law enforcement agencies across Madison County, Huntsville Parks and Recreation and various other community agencies. [ more ]
Read MoreDowntown Huntsville road closure
September 29, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with road closures in downtown Huntsville near the Von Braun Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Monroe Street between Clinton and Williams Avenues will be closed to north and southbound traffic from 5 – 8 p.m. to accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic for multiple events at the VBC. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
September 26, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 59-year-old Shirley Ann Logan with murder following a domestic-related shooting on Sunday, Sept. 25. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Sparkman Drive shortly before 5:40 p.m. and found 45-year-old Anthony Wilson deceased. Investigators learned Logan and Wilson had an ongoing relationship and believe the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation. Logan was booked in the Madison County Jail. There is no further information to release [ more ]
Read More2022 Crush Wine and Food Festival
September 23, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control and road closures for the 2022 Crush Wine and Food Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The northbound lanes of Church Street will be closed at 11 a.m. and the southbound lanes will remain open for traffic. Northbound lanes will reopen at 10:00 p.m. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and be aware of extra pedestrian traffic in the area. [ more ]
Read More2022 Huntsville Police Halloween Party
September 19, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) invites the public to its annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2-9 p.m. at the Orion Amphitheater, located at 701 Amphitheater Drive. This free community event is for children of all ages, and costumes are welcome. The haunted house opens at 5 p.m., and there will be plenty of other spooky activities as well as candy, live music and police demonstrations. Food trucks and [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
August 31, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 5-9. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed, except the Brahan Spring Park and [ more ]
Read MoreBack-to-school safety: HPD urges drivers near Morris Elementary, Middle schools to use alternate routes
August 24, 2022
School is back in session, and if your commute takes you through school zones, a simple detour could shave minutes from your drive. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is working to alleviate traffic congestion near Morris Elementary and Morris Middle schools on Bob Wallace Avenue. Drivers who currently travel I-565 eastbound and use exit 15 are encouraged to use exit 17A for Jordan Lane as an alternate route during school [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police discuss 2022 drug overdoses, recent arrests
August 17, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seized substantial amounts of fentanyl and other narcotics in the Huntsville area during July. North Alabama Drug Task Force Agents (NADTF) seized 11.2 pounds on fentanyl, 31 pounds of methamphetamine, 7,000 pressed fentanyl pills, 2.4 pounds of cocaine, 200 MDMA tablets and 19 pounds of marijuana. Agents also recovered 19 firearms and $72,740 in drug proceeds. NADTF arrested 32-year-old Juan Orlando Matthews Jr., Lawrence O’Neal Beasley, 35 [ more ]
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