Column: City Council faces critical decision on citywide juvenile curfew
Not every juvenile in this city is a delinquent. Anyone with any measure of common sense knows that and will tell you so. But you can’t deny that some of our juveniles under the age of 18 are delinquents who have run afoul of the law. That’s why the Fayetteville City Council on Monday is…
Some City Council members raise questions about youth curfew
After debating a proposed youth curfew at length at a work session Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 to continue the debate at next week’s regular council meeting. Council members Mario Benavente and Deno Hondros voted against the measure.
Column: Judge calls on police officers to reaffirm their oaths
Cumberland County Superior Court Senior Resident Judge Jim Ammons can oversee a courtroom with respect and dignity for all. He even has, in some instances, a light-hearted perspective. He’s fair, and he rules by the law.
Column: Former police chiefs validate Kemberle Braden as city’s top cop
You knew for certain Kemberle Braden was the right choice to become the 25th chief of police for this city when two former chiefs arrived on Feb. 3 for Braden’s swearing-in at City …
Column: Kemberle Braden to take oath as 25th police chief in city’s history
When it comes to fighting crime in this city, residents are expecting only the best from Kemberle Braden. Freddie de la Cruz is one of those residents.
Manager announces Fayetteville police chief finalists
The Fayetteville city manager on Friday morning announced the two finalists to become the city’s next police chief and both are already familiar with the department and the community. City …