Category: Huntsville Police
Huntsville Police Offer Safe Halloween Tips with Treats
October 26, 2017
Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray has increased Police patrols in neighborhoods for families celebrating Halloween. Huntsville has been very fortunate over the years not to have any incidents involving motorists or children and our Officers will be monitoring traffic and children to keep that safe record. North Precinct will host their Halloween Event from 6-8 pm at the Lakewood Community Center located at 3601 Kenwood Drive on Tuesday October 31, 2017. South [ more ]
Read MoreAtkins Drive Shooting
October 18, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a triple shooting that occurred in the 2200 Block of Atkins Drive NW. Officers were called to the scene around 1230PM to investigate gun shots in the area. When officers arrived they located three (3) victims suffering from gunshots wounds in the front yard. One victim had been shot in the abdomen, one had been shot in the arm/shoulder and the [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoint
October 18, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints beginning Thursday, October 19, 2017. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting the checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your [ more ]
Read MoreJuvenile Arrested and Charged with Capital Murder
October 13, 2017
Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Investigators have charged a 17 year old from Huntsville, with the Capital Murder of 21 year old Demaruis Roger Smith, 5/30/96, of Huntsville. The murder occurred around 4 PM on Greenhill Drive on October 12, 2017. Mr. Smith was a passengers in a vehicle that was traveling on Greenhill Drive, when several subjects shot at the vehicle. Mr. Smith was struck once and passed away [ more ]
Read MoreHelp Locating a Runaway
October 12, 2017
Huntsville Police need help locating a runaway. Danielle Faith Bryant, age 14, DOB 02-12-2003, 5’8”, 135 lbs, ran away from at the end of September. Investigators are asking anyone who has had contact with her to please call Huntsville Police at (256)722-7100.
Read MoreIncident Review Board Findings– Green Meadow Officer Involved Shooting
October 12, 2017
On September 20, 2017, Huntsville Police officers responded to a home invasion at an address on Green Meadow Drive. One of the victims managed to escape after being shot five (5) times and fled to a neighbor to call for help. After the escape of one victim, the offender, Haraesheo Rice, then led the second (2nd) victim who had already been shot in the face, from the residence at gunpoint. [ more ]
Read MoreOne Dead Following Saturday Night Shooting
October 2, 2017
Huntsville Police are investigating the shooting death of George Carl Jarrett (3/12/1983) of Meridianville, Al. On Saturday September 30, 2017 at approximately 6:50 PM Huntsville Police received a call about a traffic accident near the intersection of Adventist Boulevard and Wynn Drive. Upon arriving the driver of the vehicle was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the victim was shot while driving along Adventist Boulevard and [ more ]
Read MoreSecond Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day
September 29, 2017
Coffee with a Cop is a movement designed to help break down the barriers in communities between residents and officers that can make it hard to address crime and public safety. The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) started this annual event last year and Huntsville Police Department is proud to be a participating member for the second year in a row. Please [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Community Watch Association and Huntsville Police National Night Out
September 29, 2017
Huntsville’s annual National Night Out Event will be held on Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 5pm. -7pm. at the Jaycee’s Building located at 2180 Airport Road. NNO is a nationwide event designed to build strong community partnerships that promote safe neighborhoods. Enjoy a night out with your entire family and check out our giveaways, free food, horseback rides, vendor displays and Utility Disaster Trailer. Law Enforcement displays will include Emergency Vehicle [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Pastor Arrested for Violation of Mandatory Reporting Law
September 25, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit has charged Michael Walker, 51 of Huntsville, with Violation of Mandatory Reporting Laws. The arrest stems from the Roland Campos case. Campos was arrested for Sexual Abuse 1st degree on August 18. Investigators have since learned through follow-up investigation that the victim reported the abuse to Walker and he refused to notify law enforcement or DHR. The law requires anyone acting in a capacity [ more ]
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