Press Releases

Missing Person / Silver Alert

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating James McGhee, who was reported missing today, February 12, 2018. McGhee was last seen today at 4:30 pm near his home along the 300 block of Moore Street on foot. McGhee has been

02/12/2018 8:37 PM

Detectives Seek Assistance Identifying Burglary Suspects

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for burglaries of apartment complex club houses along the Morganton Road and Cliffdale Drive corridors.

02/12/2018 3:03 PM

Runaway / Missing Person

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance locating Samantha Nicole Johnson who was reported missing on February 6, 2018. Johnson was last seen on February 4, 2018 along the 300 block of Lynn Avenue.

02/09/2018 1:07 PM

Suspect Arrested for Theft of Propane Tanks

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit have charged and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of propane tanks that occurred on February 5, 2018 along the 2400 block of Legion Road.

02/09/2018 12:36 PM

Fayetteville Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department is looking for citizens who are interested in attending the up-coming Citizens Police Academy, which will start on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The Citizens Police Academy will meet every Tuesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. . . . .

02/09/2018 9:38 AM

Fayetteville Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department is looking for citizens who are interested in attending the up-coming Citizens Police Academy, which will start on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The Citizens Police Academy will meet every Tuesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. . . . .

02/09/2018 9:38 AM

Detectives Seek Assistance Identifying Subjects in Assault Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Aggravated Assault Unit are investigating an assault that occurred at the Kangaroo Gas Station, located at 1208 Bragg Boulevard, on February 7, 2018 at approximately 11:40 pm.

02/08/2018 4:30 PM

Propane Tank Thefts

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Monday, February 5, 2018 at approximately 11:40 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the Legion Mart located at 2425 Legion Road in reference to a theft that occurred.

02/07/2018 4:02 PM

Catalytic Converter Thefts

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit are currently investigating seventeen (17) thefts of catalytic converters that have been reported between January 26, 2018 and January 29, 2018.

02/07/2018 10:40 AM

Crimestoppers Mobile Tip Results in Seizure of Firearms and Over a Pound of Marijuana

Fayetteville, NC) – An anonymous tip submitted through the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers mobile app has resulted in the issuance of a search warrant, an arrest, the seizure of two handguns, over a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia utilized for the manufacturing and distribution.....

02/07/2018 10:35 AM

Crimestoppers Mobile Tip Results in Seizure of Firearms and Over a Pound of Marijuana

Fayetteville, NC) – An anonymous tip submitted through the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers mobile app has resulted in the issuance of a search warrant, an arrest, the seizure of two handguns, over a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia utilized for the manufacturing and distribution.....

02/07/2018 10:35 AM

Fayetteville Police Department Detective Obtains Fraud Examiner Certification

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department is proud to announce Detective Jennifer Kelly has successfully completed the certification process to become a Certified Fraud Examiner.

02/05/2018 9:45 PM

Public Safety Diversity Forum Attracts Over 140 from Three States

02/05/2018 12:06 PM

Death Investigation - Flintshire Road

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at approximately 2:27 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a residence along the 1600 block of Flintshire Drive in reference to a death investigation.

02/03/2018 10:03 PM

Suspect Arrested for Theft from Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Property Unit have charged and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of gift cards from Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center.

02/02/2018 1:29 PM

Fayetteville Police Department Launches Community Engagement Tool

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department has launched a mobile app designed to enhance real-time community engagement.

02/02/2018 4:01 AM

Update to Death Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified the parties involved in the shooting and subsequent death investigation that occurred along the 7500 block of Netherland Drive on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

02/01/2018 12:30 PM

Update to Runaway / Missing Person

(Fayetteville, NC) – Diego Guinea-Penate has been located and is no longer considered missing.

01/31/2018 12:49 PM

Catalytic Converter Thefts

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit are currently investigating seventeen (17) thefts of catalytic converters that have been reported between January 26, 2018 and January 29, 2018.

01/31/2018 12:39 PM

Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at approximately 9:51 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a home along the 7500 block of Netherland Drive in reference to a report of a subject that had been shot.

01/30/2018 11:36 PM