Decatur Police confirmed to News 19 that an officer who was under internal investigation for a "response to resistance event" ...

Three people were hurt in Decatur early Sunday morning after a large gathering outside a bar escalated into at least 20 shots being fired. Officers with the Decatur Police ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — The Decatur Police Department is launching a new traffic safety initiative to reduce speeding and dangerous driving across the city. “Operation Slow and Steady” is a direct ...

Fire officials warn that at-home celebrations can put you at a greater risk of injury.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two people wanted in multiple vehicle theft ...

The Decatur Police Department's 2026 National Night Out celebration is set to return next month.  The event will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Dansby Park, formerly Oak Grove Park. National ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department reported a year-to-date decrease in overall crime rates through the first quarter of 2026. Violent crime in the city decreased by 45.16%, while ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department is reactivating its Bicycle Unit. Police say that the unit will consist of eight officers on E-Bikes. They say the unit will be a highly mobile, ...

A dispute among leadership in the Town of Decatur resulted in the police chief filing a complaint against one of the alderman.

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — The Decatur Police Department is celebrating the retirement of one of its four-legged officers following years of service to the department and community. K-9 Bane, a skilled ...

Young artists in Decatur will have a chance to see their design featured on a free t-shirt for the 2026 National Night Out ...