Category: Huntsville Police
New year, new you: City prioritizes distraction-free driving in Huntsville
January 3, 2024
Stepping into a new year, many Huntsville residents are reflecting on the positive changes they would like to make in 2024. To that end, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department (HPD) are asking citizens to prioritize road safety by committing to distraction-free driving this year and beyond. The pledge to drive without distractions comes as the City and HPD kick off a six-month education campaign on a new hands-free [ more ]
Read MoreGet ready: New hands-free driving law to take effect Jan. 1 in Huntsville
December 14, 2023
Heads up, Huntsville drivers. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the City’s new hands-free ordinance will prohibit motorists from holding any wireless telecommunications device while operating a vehicle. The ordinance, sponsored by Huntsville City Council President David Little with assistance from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), was voted into law by City Council on Oct. 12, 2023. The goal of the legislation is to enable law enforcement to treat a handheld wireless communication [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police cites 16 convenience stores for underage alcohol sales
December 13, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) recently cited 16 convenience stores for selling alcohol to minors. The citations were issued as part of a five-hour operation conducted Tuesday, Dec. 12. HPD Community Relations Officers (CROs) and two juveniles visited 44 stores to determine if employees would sell alcohol to a minor. The juveniles were honest about their ages and showed identification when asked by employees. The following stores were cited: 801 Airport Road 513 Drake [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek capital murder suspect
December 13, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seeks information on the whereabouts of Travis Santell Blackburn, 42, in connection to a death investigation on Fairview Farm Way. Officers responded to the area shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, for a shooting call. Jacobley Moore, 31, died from his injuries. At this time, this is believed to be an isolated incident. Major Crimes Unit Investigators have obtained a capital murder warrant for Blackburn [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Huntsville Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control for the Huntsville Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Road closures begin at 5 p.m. and last the duration of the parade. A map of the route is attached. Please use caution if traveling in the area due to heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit investigation
November 22, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting at 3902 Cobb Road on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10:47 p.m. HPD officers in the area on an unrelated call located the victim after hearing a loud altercation and gunshots. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe this was [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
November 17, 2023
Update: Investigators have obtained a hindering prosecution warrant for Lattorrie Gaddis’ wife. 34-year-old Deserea Pilar Cunningham was taken into custody by authorities in Sylacauga, Alabama this afternoon and booked in the Talladega County Jail on the charge. She will be extradited to Huntsville and booked into the Madison County Jail on the charge at a later date. Following a lengthy investigation, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Investigators filed charges related to the kidnapping and [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Veterans Day Parade
November 9, 2023
Motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 7 a.m. The parade begins at Lot K on Clinton Avenue and ends on Meridian Street. All other impacted intersections and streets will close in phases starting at 8 a.m. See attached map for more route details. Please use caution due to heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic. All roads [ more ]
Read MoreHPCAC Showcase Event – Going behind the scenes at Huntsville Police Training Academy
November 7, 2023
Modern-day police training has adapted to incorporate a more comprehensive and community-oriented approach. Huntsville Police have been at the forefront of this evolution and continually work to increase transparency, reduce use-of-force incidents, revise policies and increase diversity. The rise in mental health-related calls has further shaped new programs in law enforcement. HPD has led the state by implementing mental health training for all its officers and by creating a co-responder program [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police to host multi-agency training exercise
November 6, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will host a large-scale training exercise on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at The Orion Amphitheater. Citizens may observe a large police and emergency medical service presence in the area surrounding the amphitheater from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. The multi-agency exercise will include HPD, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Huntsville-Madison County Rescue Squad and Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc. (HEMSI). In the interest [ more ]
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