Category: Huntsville Police
Missing Person
October 5, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is seeking information on the whereabouts of 26-year-old Devin Morton. His family has not heard from him since August 31. Morton is five feet 11 inches and weighs around 235 pounds. He has a Buckeyes tattoo on his arm and goes by the nickname, “St. Louis.” Morton was reported missing in September and previously stayed at the Downtown Rescue Mission. He is known to frequent hotels on [ more ]
Read MoreHPD seeks public’s assistance in missing person’s case
October 4, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in a missing person’s case. 31-year-old Yousef Mohammad Abdi is described as a Black male 6’4 and 210 pounds. Abdi was reported missing on August 27. He has been known to frequent the parks in North Huntsville. His family has not heard from him since July which is uncommon. At this time, investigators do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the case. If [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Investigators seek information on murder suspect
October 1, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking for the public’s assistance for information about the whereabouts of 27-year-old Deonte Shavon Shelton. Major Crimes Unit Investigators have obtained murder and robbery warrants for Shelton following a shooting incident at 4116 Newson Road on Thursday, September 30 at 12:17 p.m. Shelton is accused of shooting and killing the victim, 54-year-old Tyron Williams, following a verbal altercation between the two at an apartment complex. [ more ]
Read MoreMultiple arsons under investigation
September 25, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) are investigating seven separate fires that happened on Saturday, September 25. Investigators believe all the fires were set intentionally at the following addresses: 4851 Whitesburg Drive 1795 US Highway 72 East 2125 Winchester Road Northeast 125 Winchester Road Northeast 6070 Moores Mill Road 6140 University Drive 2718 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast HPD took a suspect into custody before 8 p.m. on Saturday for the fires. The suspect [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Delays: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride Saturday, Sept. 18
September 17, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will help participants in the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride make their way safely through Huntsville City limits on Saturday, September 18. The event organizer expects up to 10,000 motorcycles to participate in the ride. Drivers are reminded to expect delays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on major roadways and the interstate. Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrests
September 13, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 32-year-old Francis Richard and 40-year-old Clarence Mann with capital murder following a shooting death on Sunday, September 12. Officers responded to a shooting call in a parking lot in the 200 block of Oakwood Avenue around 3:15 p.m. and located 54-year-old Lewonda Mosley dead in a vehicle. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators charged both suspects with capital murder for the shooting death of Mosley. Both [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
September 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 19-year-old Deandre Robinson with murder following a stabbing incident on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Officers responded to the 4500 block of the Bonnell Drive shortly before 2 p.m. and found 45-year-old William Robinson with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe a domestic dispute led to William Robinson being stabbed and killed by his [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police asks Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to investigate in-custody death
September 7, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has asked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to investigate an incident which happened on Treymore Ave. about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7. Officers responded to the area where a stolen vehicle was located. The suspect attempted to flee the area on foot and was apprehended by officers without incident. The suspect exhibited signs of a possible drug overdose and HEMSI was [ more ]
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
August 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in providing information about a man accused of posing as a ride-share driver, picking up women and forcing sexual intercourse on them. Justin Norfleet, 25, is currently facing four felony charges. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigated the case and charged Norfleet with rape and kidnapping for two separate incidents that happened earlier this year. Norfleet was booked into the Madison County [ more ]
Read MoreBack to school traffic safety
August 2, 2021
As the 2021-2022 school year starts Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Huntsville Police Department is issuing a reminder about its zero-tolerance policy for speeding in a school zone. Patrol units and the Traffic Services Unit will patrol school zones throughout the year to ensure drivers are obeying the posted speed limit. “Everyone should prepare for delays when the school zones reactivate at the start of school,” said Deputy Chief Charles Brooks. “Alternate [ more ]
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