Huntsville Police Open Recruitment Event
The department opened its training center to prospective applicants to explain its 92 open positions and hiring process.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local police department to keep your community safe?
Huntsville Crime News
In Huntsville, crime news means law enforcement investigations, criminal charges, public safety updates, court proceedings and the justice system. Coverage follows activity throughout the city and the suburban areas that surround it.
Law Enforcement
Huntsville Police Arrest ALEA Agent for DUI
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has placed Senior Special Agent Billy Pruitt on mandatory leave following his arrest.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you support the use of license plate reader technology by police in your area?
Huntsville Police Recover Stolen SUV After Short Chase
Officers tracked a stolen 2019 Volvo XC90 using license plate reader technology early Saturday morning.
Accidents
Huntsville Pedestrian Deaths Reach 10 in 2026
Huntsville has recorded 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year, already double the 2025 total of five.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust that local correctional facilities are effectively preventing staff from smuggling contraband into jails?
Huntsville Detention Officer Arrested for Drug Conspiracy
A 22-year-old Madison County jail employee faces felony charges after being caught accepting drugs in a parking lot.
Violence
Huntsville Police Arrest Suspect in Memorial Parkway Shooting
A workplace dispute led to a shooting on Memorial Parkway Monday afternoon.
More in Crime
Regular subjects here include police department operations, court activity, criminal investigations and broader trends in public safety. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities that border it. Developments in court often dictate the pace of reporting, as cases move from initial charging through to trial or resolution. Shifts in law enforcement policy and resource allocation remain the most common factors influencing public safety discussions.