Press Releases

City of Fayetteville Tropical Storm Debby - Aug. 9 Update

Tropical Storm Debby has moved beyond the City of Fayetteville. Fayetteville Fire Department conducted one evacuation during Tropical Storm Debby. Fourteen people and one pet were moved by the Fayetteville Area Transit System and Parks and Recreation vehicles to Westover Recreation Center.

08/09/2024 4:47 PM

City of Fayetteville Tropical Storm Debby - Aug. 8 Update

As Tropical Storm Debby moves over central North Carolina, the City of Fayetteville expects continued rain occurring overnight. Residents can expect continued flooding in some areas across the city.

08/08/2024 5:06 PM

City of Fayetteville Tropical Storm Debby Update

As Tropical Storm Debby approaches, the City of Fayetteville is bracing for significant rainfall and strong winds. The National Weather Service predicts 6 to 8 inches of rain through Saturday, with the heaviest downpours occurring overnight tonight.

08/07/2024 4:52 PM

Child Sexual Abuse Material Arrest

(Fayetteville, NC) – On August 2, 2024, James Morris was arrested and charged with multiple felony-level child exploitation offenses.

08/07/2024 1:26 PM

Fayetteville Mayor Declares State of Emergency

The City of Fayetteville has declared a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Debby, which is forecasted to bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to the region.

08/07/2024 8:16 AM

City of Fayetteville Prepares for Upcoming Storm; Urges Residents to do the same

The City of Fayetteville is actively preparing for the impending impacts of Hurricane Debby by clearing storm drains and lowering water levels on city-maintained roadways and dams. 

08/06/2024 3:09 PM

Sexual Assault Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) –The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on August 1, 2024, at approximately 10:00 A.M in the area of Cliffdale road.

08/04/2024 4:16 PM

Runaway Juvenile Located

(Fayetteville, NC) – Shiann Cheek (Biracial (American Indian and Caucasian) female, 14 years old), has been safely located. There is no further information to release.

08/02/2024 7:37 PM

Detectives Seek Information in Shooting Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in a shooting that occurred on June 7, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m. along the 800 block of Danish Drive.

08/02/2024 3:42 PM

Suspects Arrested for School Break-In

(Fayetteville, NC) – On July 29, 2024, at approximately 2:54 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a burglar alarm alert in the 2100 Block of Skibo Road.

07/30/2024 10:59 AM

Felony Indecent Exposure Arrest

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have charged and arrested Kalon Frank (Black male, 27 years old) with Felony Indecent Exposure and Misdemeanor Secret Peeping.

07/29/2024 11:53 AM

Traffic Fatality

(Fayetteville, NC) –On July 27, 2024, the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of S. Reilly Road and Lexi Lane.

07/27/2024 1:57 PM

Detectives Seek Information in Pedestrian Struck Hit and Run

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives from the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in a fatal traffic accident that occurred at Cliffdale Road and Bunce Road on July 25 at approximately 9:50 p.m.

07/26/2024 5:13 PM

Narcotic Investigation Leads to Arrest

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Andre Aljahil Carter (Black male, 20 years old) was charged with multiple drug felonies.

07/26/2024 3:25 PM

Traffic Fatality – Pedestrian Struck (Update)

(Fayetteville, NC) –On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the area of Cliffdale Road and Bunce Road regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.

07/26/2024 12:33 PM

Traffic Fatality – Pedestrian Struck

07/26/2024 12:05 PM

Narcotic Investigation Leads to Arrest

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Jesse Burden (Black male, 28 years old) of Fayetteville, NC was charged with multiple drug felonies.

07/25/2024 12:33 PM

Traffic Fatality

(Fayetteville, NC) – On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:24 a.m., officers from the Fayetteville Police Department Traffic Unit responded to a traffic collision at Fisher Road and Lakeway Drive.

07/25/2024 10:39 AM

Homicide Detectives Still Seeking Public’s Assistance

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to request the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation of Naeem Syed.

07/18/2024 4:38 PM

Homicide Investigation Update

(Fayetteville, NC)- The suspect in the homicide that occurred at Rumors Lounge, located at 106 South Eastern Boulevard, has been identified as Noteilia Ekquawn Brown, (Black male, 28 years old) of Greenville, NC.

07/12/2024 3:16 PM