Category: Huntsville Police
Murder Arrest
April 3, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested sixty-year old Robert Wooten for Murder. Robert Wooten had a single car accident on November 11, 2020 while operating a motor vehicle on I565 and Jordan Lane. The accident caused the death of nine-year old Aaron Bass. Wooten was served an arrest warrant for murder today at his residence. He was transported to Madison County Jail without incident.
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
April 1, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested a Harvest man for sexual abuse of a child under the age 12 after numerous tips from the community. Jadarian Williams, 24, is accused of sexually abusing the child and posting the abuse on social media. Several citizens contacted the Special Victims Unit (SVU) regarding the concerning social media post. No further information can be released about the post to protect the victim’s identity. The Huntsville Police SVU Investigators are [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
March 26, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety checkpoints through this weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle tag registration to the officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. Right now there are 57 designated hotspots throughout [ more ]
Read MoreBeware: Scammers are on the prowl
March 19, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has received an influx of calls in recent weeks from concerned citizens who were scammed or almost scammed. Scammers are calling individuals and impersonating government agencies, prize/sweepstakes organizations and vehicle warranty offices. During these calls, they ask an individual to buy a prepaid gift card or a gift card to a big box store. The scammer will explain it will pay a fine, taxes or sometimes promise [ more ]
Read MoreMulti-Agency Operation Leads to 30 Arrests
March 18, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is pleased to announce the results of a successful multi-agency operation based out of our North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center (NAMACC) that concluded on Thursday, March 18. After receiving numerous complaints from people in a Huntsville neighborhood, NAMACC analyzed crime data and prioritized making the neighborhood safer. The following local, state and federal agencies were a part of the operation: The Huntsville Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Homicide Arrest
March 8, 2021
Huntsville Police have arrested Bryant Davis, 23, for murder following an incident in a parking lot of a business located at 4896 University Drive on Friday, March 5th. Officers responded to the business around 10:20 p.m. after dispatch received 9-1-1 calls about a cutting. An Officer leaving an extra-duty job in the area quickly responded and located Joshua Bankston, 39, in the parking lot of the business with multiple injuries. HEMSI responded and pronounced [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Homicide Arrest
March 5, 2021
Today, Huntsville Police Major Crimes Unit arrested Shamekia Strickland, 38 years old, for the murder that occurred on Laurelwood Lane on March 3, 2021. Huntsville Police were dispatched to the 5100 block Of Laurelwood Lane for a deceased male. Officers located the victim Jessie Suttle, 76 years old, deceased in his apartment bedroom. Mr. Suttle had sustained multiple injuries from a physical altercation that lead to his death. At that time, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Prepares for Potential Winter Weather Event
February 14, 2021
The City of Huntsville is closely monitoring the threat of winter weather, which could impact travel and city services this week. The National Weather Service in Huntsville has Madison and surrounding counties under a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Sunday, February 14, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, February 16. The weather threat also prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency for 28 counties, including Madison. The main threat with the storm [ more ]
Read MoreMunicipal offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day, February 15
February 11, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal operating hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, due to inclement weather. Public Transit will remain open until noon, weather permitting. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week
Read MoreMurder Suspect Arrest
February 4, 2021
Officers were called to the 4200 block of Chalet Circle for a shooting call just after 7 a.m. Thursday morning. Michael Donofrio, 56, has been identified as the victim. He was found in the roadway deceased when officers arrived from apparent gunshot wound(s). The official cause of death is still under investigation. Martinez Monte Lyles, 24, turned himself in peacefully to authorities at the MAPCO located on Memorial Parkway and University [ more ]
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