Frequently
Asked Questions

What is the non-emergency telephone number?

For inquiries about the Huntington Police Department, please call (304) 696-4470. If you need information or non-emergency assistance from a police officer, please call (304) 526-8585 to reach our dispatch center and have an officer respond to you.

I received a ticket. Now what do I do?

Citizens who have received either a parking or moving violation, should contact the City Judge's Office at (304) 696-5920, if they have any further questions or need to make payment arrangements. If you have been ticketed for a moving violation, the Officer will set up a court date which can be found at the bottom of the citation. Appearance in court on that day is mandatory. Failure to appear may result in your license being suspended.

How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

The records division at the Huntington Police Department is open from 7am to 12am Monday through Friday. You can obtain a copy of your police report as long as you are the complainant or victim. There is a twenty (20) dollar fee for each report. If you are wanting a copy of an accident report, there is a three (3) business day waiting period from the time it was written until it will be available to you.

My car was towed. What do I need to do?

Depending on the reason your vehicle was towed there are several answers. If your vehicle was towed for unpaid citations, you will need to take care of the citations at the Judge's Office at City Hall. If your vehicle was towed for improper registration or no insurance, you will need to get insurance, and the correct registration before it will be released. Once any citations and/or the proper papers have been obtained, you will need to bring proof of ownership and a picture identification to the Police Department. The vehicle will only be released to the registered owner. If the registered owner is not able to retrieve the vehicle, he/she can write a notarized letter, including his/her Name, Date of Birth, and Address giving permission for another person to pick up the car.

Can I obtain a copy of my police record?

The only way to get a copy of your police record is to have your attorney subpoena them. As an individual, you can look at your record, but are not permitted a copy.

How can I obtain a background check?

Background checks are available at the Huntington Police Department. It is a local check of any records that are found in our data base going back for five (5) years.