Category: Huntsville Police
Community warming center extends hours due to dangerously cold temperatures
February 20, 2025
The Community Warming Center at The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW) will extend its hours of operation to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, as dangerously cold weather continues to impact the area. For more information on The Livin’ Room, call Community Development at 256-427-5400 or email Rosie Veal-Eby, Church of the Nativity, at rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org. Huntsville Transit will provide free rides to and from the warming center. Transit operates Monday through [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police conclude investigation into firearm discharge at Challenger Elementary
February 12, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has concluded its investigation into an incident of a discharged firearm that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 6., at Challenger Elementary School, 13555 Chaney Thompson Road SE. When officers arrived on Feb. 6, they located the student in the school and conducted a search of their backpack, discovering a loaded firearm. Investigators determined that the firearm discharged while inside the backpack. The bullet exited the backpack and struck [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police upgrade missing person investigation to abduction case
February 7, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has obtained critical new evidence indicating that missing 37-year-old Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr. was abducted on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. This development marks a significant shift in the investigation, which has now escalated from a missing person case to an active abduction investigation. Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering a liquor store with two women on Dec. 15. He left the store with them, [more]
Read MoreStep inside law enforcement with Huntsville Police’s citizens academy
February 3, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department seeks applications for its Citizens Police Academy, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement and a firsthand glimpse at how the department operates. The academy is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community. Participants will gain insight into the operations, policies and challenges of modern policing through classroom sessions, interactive activities and ride-alongs with Huntsville police officers. Classes will be held weekly [more]
Read MoreJoint operation targeting child sex predators leads to nine arrests
January 25, 2025
Nine individuals are facing nearly 40 criminal charges after being arrested during a two-day joint operation targeting child predators in Huntsville on Thursday, Jan. 23 and Friday, Jan. 24. The operation, led by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in collaboration with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group, aimed to identify, investigate and apprehend individuals exploiting children online. The offenders solicited and targeted decoys they [more]
Read MoreSearch continues for Huntsville man missing since mid-December
January 16, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) continues to investigate the case of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., who has been missing for over a month since his disappearance was first reported. The 37-year-old was last heard from on Dec. 15. Dumas’ car was found on I-40 in Camden, Tennessee on Dec. 16. He was placed on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Missing Persons List as a missing adult on Dec. 23. Given the limited information available at the time of [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police to assist with traffic control for the annual MLK Day Celebration parade
January 14, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control during Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc.’s MLK Day Celebration parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. The parade will start at noon and end around 2 p.m. HPD officers will be stationed along the parade route to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, as well as to manage traffic flow in the surrounding areas. To facilitate staging for the parade, the intersection of [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police advise caution as winter storm approaches
January 8, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is actively monitoring road conditions in anticipation of potential winter weather, which may create hazardous driving conditions and make many roads impassable. “Periods of heavy snowfall are possible during this timeframe, and road conditions may deteriorate quickly, creating hazardous travel conditions,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “HPD urges residents to prepare in advance and prioritize safety during this winter storm.” Tips for drivers: Avoid unnecessary travel: If you do [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville closely monitoring road conditions after winter weather advisory issued
January 6, 2025
The City of Huntsville is closely monitoring road conditions after the National Weather Service forecast office in Huntsville issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 7 p.m. The weather service said light snowfall is expected with up to one inch of accumulation possible and road conditions could deteriorate in those areas. The advisory includes Madison, Limestone, Morgan and surrounding counties. A threat of winter weather is also in the forecast for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police urge safety for New Year’s celebrations
December 27, 2024
As the New Year approaches, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly while also adhering to the City’s fireworks ordinance. The updated ordinance, amended by the City Council in 2023, permits the use, sale and purchase of nonexplosive, non-aerial sparkling devices within City limits. Ground-based and handheld sparkling devices are allowed, but explosive and aerial fireworks are prohibited. To help everyone enjoy a safe and peaceful New Year, [more]
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