Press Releases

Traffic Fatality – Hit and Run

On May 8, 2022 at 2:01 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to reports of a pedestrian being struck along Bragg Boulevard near the Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.

05/26/2022 3:34 PM

Shooting – Homicide Investigation

On May 7, 2022 at 10:35 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Treetop Drive for reports of gunshots.

05/26/2022 3:30 PM

Homicide Investigation – Suspect Charged

On May 7, 2022, at 12:44 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to reports of a shooting along the 2900 block of Gordon Way.

05/26/2022 3:28 PM

Road Closure – Weather Related

Ramsey Street from Kings Creek Drive to Shawcroft Road is also shut down in both directions while PWC crews work to repair damaged poles and restore power as a result of the inclement weather. The estimated time of this closure is currently unknown.

05/26/2022 3:23 PM

Public Safety Alert – Stalking Suspect

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit would like the public to be aware of a recent incident involving a male subject believed to have stalked a female juvenile.

05/26/2022 3:21 PM

Detectives Seek Witness to Homicide Investigation

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a witness of the homicide of Jarod Perry. Perry was intentionally struck by a motor vehicle on April 24, 2022, along the 3500 block of Boone Trail. Khaleeta Gethers has been charged wi

05/26/2022 3:19 PM

Suspect Charged and Arrested for Murder

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit obtained warrants on Khaleeta Gethers in connection with the death of Jarod Perry (W/M, 20 years of age).

05/13/2022 3:48 PM

Fayetteville Police Department Becomes Autism Certified to Better Assist the Community

The Fayetteville Police Department has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing...

05/13/2022 3:41 PM

Fayetteville Police Department Prepares for Dogwood Festival

The Fayetteville Police Department is committed to providing a safe community for residents and visitors alike. With the upcoming Dogwood Festival, the Fayetteville Police Department has made preparations to ensure safety is a top priority, so everyone can attend with a peace of mind.

05/13/2022 3:37 PM

Suspect Charged and Arrested for Murder

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit obtained warrants on Donald Edward Payne Jr in connection with the shooting death of Erik Darnell Anderson.

05/13/2022 3:30 PM

Update to Homicide Investigation

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have made another arrest in the homicide of Eddie Saez that occurred on January 4, 2022 along Yadkin Road.

05/13/2022 3:22 PM

Community Police Advisory Board

05/10/2022

Community Police Advisory Board

05/10/2022

Fayetteville urges being proactive ahead of hurricane season

The City of Fayetteville is encouraging residents to be proactive now ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season that begins in June.

05/06/2022 9:01 AM

A career choice that can save lives; 911 Center will onboard new employees

New beginnings happen in the Spring! In the coming months, the City 911 Communications Center will onboard new employees. Members of the Communications team met face to face with Telecommunicator applicants at hiring fairs on April 12 and 16 at Kiwanis Rec Center.

05/02/2022 12:30 PM

Public Alert – Sexual Assault Suspect

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit would like the public’s assistance in identifying a possible sexual assault suspect.

04/19/2022 1:34 PM

Update to Homicide Investigation

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have released the identity of the victim of the shooting that occurred on April 13, 2022, along the 1500 block of Alvin Street.

04/19/2022 1:31 PM

Homicide Investigation

On April 13, 2022, at 12:01 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a reported shooting along the 1500 block of Alvin Street.

04/19/2022 12:43 PM

Fayetteville Police Department’s License Plate Reader Cameras Proves to be a Great Success

Since November, 2021, the department has worked extremely hard to install numerous LPR Cameras at various, strategic locations throughout the city.

04/19/2022 12:31 PM

Update to Homicide Investigation

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have located the Ford Raptor pickup truck that was previously being sought in the homicide that occurred in the parking lot of the Baymont Ramada (1707 Owen Drive) on March 19, 2022.

04/19/2022 12:29 PM