Huntington City Police Department

10/13/2026

Please see the announcement from INDOT regarding work being performed on US 24 at Jefferson Street (SR 5). 

Crews will soon begin work to correct a standing water issue at the intersection of U.S. 24 and S.R. 5 in Huntington. What to expect here: bit.ly/3VyPrto

10/02/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Throughout the month of October, members of our department will be wearing pink badges in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This small gesture is a way for us to show our support for those currently battling breast cancer, honor those who have fought this disease, and remember those we have lost.

We stand together with our community in raising awareness and showing support. 💗

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀

09/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome our two newest officers, Mason Satterthwaite and Jeron Mason, to the Huntington Police Department!

Both officers bring unique experiences and a strong commitment to serving our community. We’re proud to have them join the HPD family and look forward to watching them grow in their careers.

Photographs of their swearing-in ceremony yesterday below and a full press release can be found at this link: bit.ly/4iElC40

09/18/2026

🏈 HUNTINGTON NORTH HOMECOMING & PARADE — TONIGHT! 💙🤍

Tonight is Huntington North High School Vikings Homecoming! The Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:00 PM.

📍 Parade Route:
The parade will leave from the front of Huntington North High School (MacGahan St.) and travel down LaFontaine Street, to Edith Blvd, to Jefferson Street, and then return to the front of the high school via MacGahan Street.

🚨 Please plan accordingly and follow the direction of local traffic control personnel, as several roads will be closed or have restricted traffic during the parade.

Come out, enjoy the parade, and help us celebrate our Vikings!

🏈 Good luck to the Huntington North Vikings tonight in their Homecoming football game! Go Vikings!

09/17/2026

It is with continued excitement that the Huntington Police Department, the City of Huntington, in collaboration with HCCS and Bowen Health, announce the official reporting for duty of SRO (School Resource Officer) canine Watson. Officer Daniel Lowes and Watson completed the International Police Work Dog SRO canine training throughout the summer months and are officially certified as a law enforcement SRO canine team. Officer Lowes and Watson are assigned to Riverview Middle School; however, they travel to each school in Huntington County to support all of our students.

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09/08/2026

Gracefully Gourmet, located at 37 Washington St Huntington, IN, is doing a fundraiser to help support DARE in our schools. They have a special DARE popcorn they are selling! It is a sweet popcorn like kettle corn. Half of the proceeds will go to our DARE program in the schools through the month of September. They are also donating 25% of total popcorn sales in September to DARE. Large bags are $8.50 and small bags are $3. This is a great way to support our local students as well as our women's shelter. The fundraiser will begin on September 9th! Gracefully Gourmet is open Wednesdays- Fridays 7am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm.

09/07/2026

It’s a perfect day for Officer Gatchel and Officer First to get some lemonade from Spider-Man and his siblings!

Enjoy this beautiful Labor Day! ☀️

09/04/2026

A big thank you to Walmart for thinking of our officers and bringing in dinner for everyone to enjoy before the holiday weekend!

We truly appreciate the continued support and generosity shown to our department and officers. Thank you for thinking of us! 🚔

08/26/2026

🚧 Street Closure due to Railroad repairs!🦺

Please be aware of this closure and plan alternate routes. As always, please do not go around road closed signs and barricades!

UPDATE - THURSDAY 9/3/26:
The closure is now expected to begin on or around Tuesday, September 8, and last for about one week.

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ORIGINAL POST BELOW:

Norfolk Southern has notified the City that the LaFontaine Street railroad crossing will close on Wednesday, September 2, for maintenance and repairs. The expected duration is through Wednesday, September 9.

Norfolk Southern asks that motorists find an alternate route and do not attempt to cross the barricades.

08/20/2026

Congratulations, Officer Ignatius First!

The Huntington Police Department would like to congratulate Ignatius First on successfully graduating with honors from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy!

Ignatius had an outstanding academy performance, elected squad leader, finishing 4th in his class academically and 2nd in fi****ms proficiency. He finished fi****ms qualifications with perfect scores and an impressive 53 X-count!

Starting next week, Ignatius will be working to successfully complete our Field Training Program and put his academy knowledge and skills to work in the community.

Please join us in congratulating Ignatius!