Fayetteville police investigate triple homicide
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a triple homicide that occurred early Friday morning on Bellarthur Lane, in the Cape Fear Crossing subdivision off of Clinton Road.
Fayetteville police chief says January homicides not ‘random acts of violence’
Despite a dramatic reduction in homicides in 2024, eight homicides occurred in the first 24 days of the new year in the City of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville launches search for new police chief
At Monday’s Fayetteville City Council meeting, city officials announced that a search is underway for a new chief. The city will use the consulting firm Developmental Associates to conduct the search, City Manager Doug Hewett said.
Fayetteville police chief to retire in March after two years in leadership role
Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden announced he will retire at the end of March, city officials confirmed Tuesday.
ShotSpotter gets another shot in Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s controversial ShotSpotter program will continue for another year, city council members decided Monday, approving $210,000 in funding for the gunshot detection technology in a 6-4 vote. The decision comes amid ongoing debate about the program’s cost, effectiveness and potential for racial bias.
