Fayetteville police officer charged with sexual battery
Jacob Jones, a Fayetteville police officer, has been charged with six counts of sexual battery and dismissed from his job following the Fayetteville Police Department’s investigations into sexual misconduct allegations against him, Interim Police Chief Todd Joyce announced at a press conference Wednesday evening.
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.
Fayetteville police officer arrested, third in past year
Fayetteville Police Department grapples with three officers arrested for criminal activity over a period of about 10 months.
A Fayetteville police officer was filmed hitting his K-9. Dog behavior experts are calling it animal cruelty.
A graphic 30-second video showing a Fayetteville police officer and K-9 handler striking his dog and lifting and dragging the K-9 by its collar has drawn outrage and condemnation from some Fayetteville residents. A video of the incident was posted on Facebook by a bystander who filmed it June 23 from inside a parked car…
A new era of public safety may be on the horizon for Fayetteville
Mental health, public safety and homelessness continue to be a major focus for Fayetteville residents voicing concerns to the Fayetteville City Council.
Fayetteville moves to dismiss lawsuit against woman alleging police brutality
Fayetteville has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the city brought forth by Sheila Lee, who alleges she was illegally detained, harassed and injured by Fayetteville police officers in an incident outside her home on Christmas Day three years ago.
Council gets more advice on Office of Community Safety
At a special meeting following Monday’s Fayetteville City Council session, officials received more guidance and information about statewide alternative response programs as the city works to build out its Office of Community Safety (OCS).
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Law enforcement across N.C. struggling to hire police officers, Attorney General Josh Stein says
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein visited Fayetteville on Thursday afternoon to speak about one pressing issue facing the criminal justice system — the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.
Fayetteville police officers shot suspect in armed robbery
Fayetteville police officers shot the suspect of an armed robbery on Ramsey Street on Tuesday, the Fayetteville Police Department announced in a statement Tuesday afternoon.
2023 in review: Voters sent messages, Fort Liberty debuted, police and crime drama, and other big headlines
As always, Fayetteville and Cumberland County had plenty of news in 2023 that caught your attention, stirred your outrage or made you happy. Below are five topics that dominated. Elections …
Two Fayetteville advisory boards to be studied by National Civic League
A new external research project will look at two of Fayetteville’s public, volunteer-run advisory boards to explore potential positive intervention strategies and enhance public engagement in …
Fayetteville permanently adopts downtown social district
After piloting a yearlong trial of a downtown social district — a specified outdoor area where alcoholic beverages can be consumed — at its Monday meeting the Fayetteville City Council …
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