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Investigators Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

August 31, 2016 Click to view Investigators Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

The Huntsville Police Department Robbery Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the men in these photos.   They are accused of robbing an individual recently.  If anyone has any information on their identities they are asked to call the Huntsville Police Department at (256)722-7100.

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5 things HPD’s South Precinct Captain wants you to remember this fall

August 31, 2016 Click to view 5 things HPD?s South Precinct Captain wants you to remember this fall

      Captain DeWayne McCarver, South Huntsville Precinct Captain, just celebrated his one year anniversary as captain. Formerly, McCarver was a first shift lieutenant for the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and before that he served as STAC commander. When you add it up, he has been with HPD for 22 years. He’s seen and experienced a lot. “A career in law enforcement can change you. It’s important you make sure that change is for [ more ]

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Morland Pointe Murder Suspect Captured in Tennessee

August 29, 2016 Click to view Morland Pointe Murder Suspect Captured in Tennessee

The Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit announced that 27 year old Warren Hardy of Huntsville is in-custody in the Marion County, Tennessee Jail.  Hardy is awaiting extradition back to Huntsville on a charge of Capital Murder stemming from a shooting on Morland Pointe Friday afternoon.   The shooting happened after a series of events that started on Bailey Cove Road.  Hardy kidnapped his ex-girlfriend’s daughter and step-father from her Bailey Cove [ more ]

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Huntsville Police Make Arrest in 2014 Death of four Year Old

August 26, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Make Arrest in 2014 Death of four Year Old

Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Investigators have charged 29 year old Trevaris Cole with Murder in connection to the death of four year old Khamani Sanders on August 10, 2014.   Khamani was left in the care of Cole at an apartment in the 100 block of Mason Court.  When the parent returned, Khamani was found in his bed unresponsive.  Investigators are not releasing the official cause of death, but say Cole [ more ]

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Three Officers to be Recognized at City Council Meeting

August 26, 2016 Click to view Three Officers to be Recognized at City Council Meeting

Huntsville Police Department will be formally recognizing three of its officers at tonight’s City Council meeting for their actions while on duty.   On December 11, 2015, Officer Ricky McCarver was dispatched to a call of a man throwing rocks at vehicle in the 1800 block of University Drive.  Officer McCarver eventually located the male on Cleveland Avenue.   When he attempted to approach him the man attacked Officer McCarver.  He was able [ more ]

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Investigators Make Arrest in Shed Burglaries

August 24, 2016 Click to view Investigators Make Arrest in Shed Burglaries

Huntsville Police Department Burglary Investigators have charged 55 year old Anthony Watkins of Huntsville with Burglary and Possession of Burglar Tools. The arrest follows a months long investigation into shed burglaries that were occurring in Huntsville.  Investigators put in numerous man hours investigating these burglaries and building a suspect profile.  As a result of their work Watkins was recently arrested and investigators have connected him to 82 shed burglaries.  Investigators are [ more ]

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STAC and ALEA Agents Make Drug Trafficking Arrest

August 23, 2016 Click to view STAC and ALEA Agents Make Drug Trafficking Arrest

On August 22, Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) charged 35 year old Galvan Franco with Trafficking in Methamphetamine.  He is being held in the Madison County Metro Jail on a $500,000 bond.   The arrest was the result of an extensive investigation between the STAC Unit and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).  Agents took Franco into custody in the area of Highway 72 and Balch Road [ more ]

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Research Park Slow Roll Bike Rides

August 19, 2016 Click to view Research Park Slow Roll Bike Rides

There are two bike rides scheduled to take place in the Research Park area Saturday.  Both rides will begin at Raytheon, 407 Jan Davis Drive.  The first one will begin at 8:30 a.m., and both rides should be finished by 10:30 a.m.  Please use caution if traveling in the area and watch for cyclists.

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STAC Agents Make Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Unit History

August 19, 2016 Click to view STAC Agents Make Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Unit History

On August 17th, Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) charged Ernesto Bustos of Huntsville with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, and made the largest seizure of ICE in the history of the STAC Unit.   The arrest and seizure was the result of a search warrant being served following an extensive investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine. The warrant was served on Bustos apartment in the 6200 block of Rime [ more ]

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Huntsville Police Department Accepting Applications

August 19, 2016 Click to view Huntsville Police Department Accepting Applications

The Huntsville Police Department announced it is accepting applications for Police Officers until 6:00 p.m., September 30th.  If you are looking to make a difference in the community and want to be part of a nationally accredited agency, Huntsville Police Department wants you.   Huntsville is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and has been nationally recognized by many groups as one of the best cities in the country [ more ]

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