Category: Huntsville Police
Statement from Police Chief on Spraggins murder investigation
January 13, 2022
Statement from Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray at a Jan. 13 news conference related to the death of Courtney Spraggins. “First, let me say to the family of Ms. Courtney Spraggins how deeply saddened and shocked we are as a community and a police department that this murder has taken place. We extend to you our sincerest condolences and want to assure all of you that this does not represent our [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 12, 2022
HUNTSVILLE, AL – City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 17-21. Please place your can at the curb on your normal delivery day and Public Works will pick it up as soon as possible. Essential police and [ more ]
Read MoreSBI conducting death investigation involving off-duty HPD officer
January 7, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) lead a death investigation related to an incident on Lawsons Ridge Drive that occurred Friday, Jan. 7. SBI has charged HPD Officer David McCoy, who was off duty at the time of the incident, with capital murder. McCoy has been placed on administrative leave by HPD. Any additional information about the case [ more ]
Read MoreMunicipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Jan. 7
January 6, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Fixed-route Orbit transit and Access paratransit service will also operate on a two-hour delay. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the Huntsville Police Department’s Facebook and Twitter for road closures and other traffic safety information.
Read MoreMunicipal offices closing early, 2 p.m., Jan. 6
January 6, 2022
Due to the threat of inclement winter weather, City of Huntsville municipal offices will close at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6. Huntsville Municipal Court will suspend operations Thursday, Jan. 6. The court will send out rescheduling information to anyone affected by today’s closure in the coming days. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION Huntsville Transit fixed-route bus and paratransit service will suspend operations at 3 p.m., with the last Orbit buses departing the [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, community partners to open warming stations
January 5, 2022
Three warming centers in Huntsville will be open to anyone who needs temporary shelter from the elements. From 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, the following locations will welcome residents: University Baptist Church, 809 Jordan Lane NW (entrance at the back of the church) The Downtown Rescue Mission, 1400 Evangel Drive NW The Salvation Army, 305 Seminole Drive SW National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting high temperatures will average in [ more ]
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Safety
December 30, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) urges the community to put safety first during New Year’s celebrations. Patrol officers and the D.U.I. Task Force will have an increased presence throughout the holiday weekend, on the lookout for impaired drivers, speeders and those not wearing a seat belt. Those who plan to consume alcohol should have a designated driver or use a ride-share app or taxi to travel. If you suspect a motorist [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year’s holiday
December 28, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Residential sanitation service will not be impacted because there is no garbage collection on Fridays. The following City services will be affected: Animal Services: Huntsville Animal Services will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Municipal Court: Huntsville Municipal Court will be closed Dec. 31. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police receives Gold-Level CIT Certification
December 17, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) was recently the first in Alabama to receive Gold-Level Certification by CIT International for the department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. CIT International is a nonprofit organization focused on training and building community relationships to help those with mental illness and addiction disorders. HPD Chief Mark McMurray announced the award at the Dec. 16 Huntsville City Council meeting. “Our goal has always been to provide exceptional response [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Rocket City Marathon
December 10, 2021
Weather permitting, the Rocket City Marathon will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will be assisting with traffic control for the event. HPD Officers will be posted along the route to help runners make it safely through the course. Areas impacted by the marathon include downtown Huntsville, 9th Ave., the Space and Rocket Center, Oakwood Ave. and Five Points east of Andrew Jackson Way. Please [ more ]
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