Hartselle Police Department

10/02/2026

We hope everyone enjoying the events this weekend has a safe and fun time! 🎉

With the potential for increased traffic, we’ll have an extra presence on patrol throughout the weekend. 🚔

Make safety part of your plans: buckle up, slow down, put the phone away, and if you drink, don’t drive. Plan ahead for a sober ride home.

Enjoy the weekend, look out for one another, and help us keep our roads safe!

Chief McDearmond

09/25/2026

🎃 HPD is getting ready for Halloween! 👻🍬

This year, HPD will be participating in the Halloween Spooktacular at Sparkman Park on October 30th! This event will take the place of our traditional Trunk or Treat held at City Hall over the past few years.

🍭 We’re currently collecting donations to help purchase candy for the event. If you’d like to help us make Halloween extra sweet for the kids in our community, please stop by the Police Department to make a donation.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everyone at Sparkman Park on October 30th! 🎃👻🍫

09/19/2026

Come check us out at Depot Days! 🎯

Stop by and chat with us about employment opportunities, or just swing by and test your skills on our shooting challenge!

Come say hello, have a little fun, and see what we’re all about. We’d love to see you!

09/18/2026

🚨 NO PARKING NOTICE FOR DEPOT DAYS FESTIVAL 🚨

The Hartselle Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors that No Parking Restrictions will be in effect for the Depot Days Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

⛔ No Parking Zones:
• Main Street from Railroad Street to Chestnut Street
• Railroad Street from Chestnut Street to Short Street
• Hickory Street from Railroad Street to Sycamore Street
• Sycamore Street from Chestnut Street to Hickory Street
• Sparkman Street from Chestnut Street to Rodgers Street
• Barkley Street from Woodall Street to Hickory Street

This order is issued pursuant to City Ordinance 90-106 to ensure the safety of festival participants and attendees.

⚠️ Vehicles remaining in designated no parking areas will be towed at the owner's expense. All towing and storage fees will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

Signs will be posted in advance by the Hartselle Police Department and Hartselle Public Works Department.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a safe and successful Depot Days Festival for everyone!

Alan W. McDearmond
Chief of Police

09/15/2026

🚔 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN THE HARTSELLE POLICE DEPARTMENT! 🚔

The City of Hartselle is currently accepting applications for:

✅ Patrol Officers
✅ Code Enforcement Officer

We welcome both lateral transfers and new recruits who are looking to begin or advance their law enforcement careers.

If you're interested in serving a growing community and becoming part of a professional team dedicated to public safety, we'd love to talk with you.

For qualifications and application information, please visit:

🌐 www.joinhartsellepd.com

To discuss career opportunities with the City of Hartselle, contact:

📧 Chief Alan McDearmond at [email protected]

Schedule an appointment today and learn how you can become part of the Hartselle Police Department family.

1. Submit Written Application (Minimum age for consideration is 20 1/2), Current BAT Assessment (within past 5 years) *(See BAT information below), and DD214 if prior military (MUST have Honorable discharge).

09/10/2026

🚨HOMECOMING PARADE TODAY 🚨

🐅❤️ HARTSELLE TIGERS HOMECOMING PARADE ❤️🐅

Tiger Pride is coming to the streets of Hartselle!

Join us as we celebrate Hartselle High School Homecoming and cheer on our Hartselle Tigers!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE: Temporary road closures will be in place along the parade route, including portions of Sparkman St SW, Rogers St, Railroad St SW, and Bullard St SW.

Motorists should plan ahead, use alternate routes, and expect delays while the parade is underway. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to help keep our students, families, spectators, and motorists safe.

So break out your HARTSELLE GEAR, find a spot along the route, and help us fill Hartselle with TIGER PRIDE! 🐅❤️🤍

GO TIGERS! 🐅
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger.

— Hartselle Police Department 🚔

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09/02/2026

🚥TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚥

💨 2026 RAILS TO RECOVERY 5K 💨

📆 SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 📆

09/01/2026

🐅❤️ HARTSELLE TIGERS HOMECOMING PARADE ❤️🐅

Tiger Pride is coming to the streets of Hartselle!

Join us as we celebrate Hartselle High School Homecoming and cheer on our Hartselle Tigers!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE: Temporary road closures will be in place along the parade route, including portions of Sparkman St SW, Rogers St, Railroad St SW, and Bullard St SW.

Motorists should plan ahead, use alternate routes, and expect delays while the parade is underway. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to help keep our students, families, spectators, and motorists safe.

So break out your HARTSELLE GEAR, find a spot along the route, and help us fill Hartselle with TIGER PRIDE! 🐅❤️🤍

GO TIGERS! 🐅
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger.

— Hartselle Police Department 🚔

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08/22/2026

HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER 🚔🤝

Hartselle Police Officers joined law enforcement agencies from across Alabama and Tennessee last night for the “Hands Across the Border” enforcement detail along U.S. 231 near the Alabama/Tennessee state line.

Our officers worked alongside numerous agencies on the Alabama side, while Tennessee law enforcement and Tennessee State Troopers conducted enforcement efforts across the state line.

Operations like this are a great example of what can be accomplished when agencies work together with one common goal — keeping our roadways and communities safe.

We’re proud of our officers for representing the Hartselle Police Department and appreciate all of the agencies and officers who participated.

Different agencies. Different jurisdictions. One mission — public safety. 🇺🇸🚔

08/13/2026

🚨PRESS RELEASE 🚨 KIDNAPPING ARREST 🚨

The Hartselle Police Department has arrested Preston Devontae Crutcher in connection with a kidnapping investigation stemming from an incident that occurred in Hartselle on August 11, 2026.

On August 11, Hartselle Police officers responded to a domestic-related incident involving Crutcher. During the investigation, officers determined that a female victim had allegedly been forced from a residence and into a vehicle while Crutcher was armed with a fi***rm. The victim’s infant child was with her at the time of the incident.

Hartselle Police immediately began working to locate the victims. Crutcher subsequently drove the victims to an area in the county, where he ultimately released them before fleeing the scene on foot. The Decatur Police Department located the victims shortly thereafter, and Hartselle Police Criminal Investigation Division personnel responded to the scene to continue the investigation.

Inv. Britt Parker obtained a felony warrant for Crutcher as agencies continued efforts to locate him.
On August 13, 2026, Crutcher was located in Lawrence County and taken into custody. He has been charged with:

Kidnapping in the Second Degree – § 13A-6-44, Code of Alabama
Crutcher’s bond has been set at $200,000 cash.

The Hartselle Police Department would like to thank the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Decatur Police Department, Trinity Police Department and the officers who assisted in locating and apprehending Crutcher.

This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be released when appropriate.

All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.