Category: Huntsville Police
Traffic Safety Checkpoints
October 13, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints between Thursday and Saturday night. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 40 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver [ more ]
Read MoreMan Dies in Saturday Night Traffic Accident
October 10, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a one-car accident that happened Saturday night in the 1400 block of Bob Wade Lane. Bryan Simpson, a 39 year old man from Harvest, died at the scene. Officers responded to the accident around 10:15 p.m. Saturday night. There was only one car involved and Mr. Simpson was the only occupant.
Read MoreHuntsville Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
October 7, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened overnight in the 2800 block of North Memorial Parkway. Around 1:15 a.m. this morning an officer attempted to stop a speeding car in the area of Memorial Parkway and University Drive. The car stopped at the intersection of Governors Drive and Memorial Parkway and a 20 year old passenger got out saying he had been shot. He was transported by ambulance [ more ]
Read MoreAlabama A&M Homecoming Parade
October 6, 2016
The Alabama A&M University Homecoming Parade will be Saturday October 8. Several streets in the downtown area will be closed for the parade from 9:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. Motorists in the area should expect detours and traffic delays as well as large amounts of pedestrian traffic. Use caution if traveling in the area. Parade Route: The parade will begin in Lot K on Clinton Avenue West on Clinton Avenue to north on [ more ]
Read MoreAttempted Murder on (2) Huntsville Police Officers
October 6, 2016
On October 5th, 2016 at 1630 hours Huntsville Police Officers attempted a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Sparkman Drive and Blue Spring Road. The driver refused to stop his vehicle and was occupied by (2) additional male subjects. The officers initiated a short vehicle pursuit and continued west on Sparkman Drive. The vehicle stopped at the intersection of Warrior Street and Mercedes Avenue. The driver exited his vehicle [ more ]
Read MoreUPDATE: Apartment Fire at 800 Hundley Drive
October 5, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department has identified the victims from the Apartment Fire which occurred on October 4th, 2016 on Hundley Drive. Stepfather – Alovi McAfee, age: 41 Stepson – Raheem Dennis, age: 15 Stepson – Leshaun Dennis, age: 10 Huntsville Firefighter – Josh Cochran The UAB Hospital Media Relation’s office has advised that both juveniles conditions are “very critical” as of 1300 hours today. On October 4th, 2016 at 0840 hours Huntsville Police along with Huntsville [ more ]
Read MoreApartment Fire at 800 Hundley Drive
October 4, 2016
On October 4th, 2016 at 0840 hours Huntsville Police along with Huntsville Fire responded to 800 Hundley Drive on an apartment fire. During the fire investigation it was determined that Ebony Nicole Hill, age 29, intentionally set fire to her apartment and ran outside. The fire spread to an adjoining apartment which was occupied by (2) juveniles, age 10 and 15, and (1) adult, age 41. Both juvenile victims were [ more ]
Read MoreSTAC Agents Make a Significant Marijuana Seizure
October 3, 2016
On September 30th, 2016, Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) conducted a search warrant at the 2400 block of Wynterhall Drive Huntsville, AL. This warrant was the culmination of an investigation of the trafficking of marijuana, into the Huntsville area. As a result, STAC agents recovered nearly 6 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of nearly $50,000. STAC agents also recovered $6,000 in U.S. [ more ]
Read MoreArrests Made in Wednesday Night Dollar General Robbery
September 30, 2016
Huntsville Police Department Robbery Investigators have charged two men, 21 year old William Pritchett and 22 year old Roylonzo Rhodes-Chapman, with Robbery. The arrests stem from the Wednesday night armed robbery of the Dollar General at Independence Drive and Jordan Lane. Officers responded to a robbery call at the Dollar General shortly before 9:00 p.m. on September 28. A short time later patrol officers located an abandoned car in the area. [ more ]
Read MoreArrests Made in Thursday Night Kangaroo Robbery
September 30, 2016
Huntsville Police Department Robbery Investigators have charged two men, 22 year old Dimari Thomas and 24 year old Kristopher Williams, with Robbery. The arrests stem from the Thursday night armed robbery of the Kangaroo convenient store at Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue. Both men are being held in the Madison County Jail. Officers responded to a robbery call at the Kangaroo around 9:00 p.m. last night. Two men wearing masks robbed [ more ]
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