Category: Huntsville Police
Traffic Safety Checkpoints
May 14, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will conduct Traffic Safety checkpoints through the weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) to determine traffic accident hotspots across the City. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and officers will conduct [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to Recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 14, 2021
HUNTSVILLE – In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, Mayor Tommy Battle extends his deep appreciation to law enforcement officers for their sacrifice and commitment to keeping Huntsville safe. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls during National Police Week, honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Huntsville will observe the day in October. The Fallen Officers [ more ]
Read MoreCity, WellStone discuss program aimed at improving mental health response
May 13, 2021
During its May 13 meeting, the Huntsville City Council voted to support the continued development of a partnership between the City, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and WellStone Behavioral Health to develop a Co-Response Program to address mental health-related calls. Huntsville City Administrator John Hamilton stands at the podium in the City Council Chambers during a presentation about a Co-Response Program. Looking on are Jeremy Blair, executive director of WellStone Behavioral Health, [ more ]
Read MoreCapital Murder Arrest
May 3, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has charged Pierre Sims, 30, for capital murder. Sims is accused of killing Christopher Cole, 47. Officers responded to an assault call in the 400 block of Governors Drive on Thursday April 22nd and discovered Cole with serious injuries. Investigators discovered he was the victim of a robbery. Cole was transported to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition where he died due to injuries sustained from blunt force trauma. Officers [ more ]
Read MoreCity leaders respond to Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council protest report
April 28, 2021
During a special work session of the Huntsville City Council on Wednesday, April 28, the City’s Administration publicly addressed the findings of a report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests. At the work session, Administrator John Hamilton presented the City’s response to the 248-page report, which includes assessments and recommendations for improvement within HPD. “Tonight’s presentation before City Council was just the start of a long process to strengthen [ more ]
Read MoreHPCAC releases report on HPD protest response to City Council, makes recommendations
April 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) presented its final report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests at Thursday’s City Council meeting. The report was the culmination of 10 months of fact-finding, public meetings and interviews concerning events from May 30-June 5, 2020, in downtown Huntsville. In summary, the HPCAC addressed appropriate use of chemical agents, use of rubber bullets and the appearance of snipers by other law enforcement [ more ]
Read MoreReckless Murder Arrest
April 20, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has arrested Vincent Harmon, 18, for reckless murder following a shooting incident Monday night. The victim was shot during an act where Harmon was aware his actions could cause significant risk or bodily harm to another person. Investigators were called to Huntsville Hospital around 8 p.m. Monday night after a shooting victim showed up at the hospital with a life-threatening injury. The victim was later pronounced [ more ]
Read MoreMurder Arrest
April 12, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested thirty eight year old Inez Fuqua for Murder Domestic Violence-Gun. Officers were dispatched to a shooting call at 8 Cypress Point Drive around 6:00 PM on April 10, 2021. Officers arrived and found Inez Fuqua outside sitting on the curb. Officers made contact with Mrs. Fuqua and she advised that Christopher Fuqua thirty three years old was in the house. Officers checked the residence and found Mr. [ more ]
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
April 8, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested a Huntsville man for five felony sex-related charges. Daniel Sharp, 22, is accused of meeting a 13-year-old girl on an online dating app and using social media to engage in sexual activity. Sharp is accused of traveling to Morgan County and bringing the girl back to his Huntsville apartment where he had sexual contact and intercourse with the minor. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigated the case [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Extends Face Cover Requirements in City Buildings
April 8, 2021
The City of Huntsville will require employees and the public to wear face coverings in all City buildings, Mayor Tommy Battle announced Thursday during a news conference at City Hall. Though Alabama’s Safer at Home Order expires Friday, April 9, the City decided to continue its face covering protocols until further notice. There are several exceptions, however, for essential job functions, such as eating or drinking, working outdoors or to enhance communication. “We [ more ]
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