Press Releases

Genetic Technology Helps Identify and Charge Rapist

Between June 2009 and November 2010 there were a total of twelve sexual assaults that occurred in the area of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, ten of which occurred in Fayetteville and were committed by the same suspect.

11/08/2022 12:03 PM

Sexual Assault

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a sexual assault suspect.

11/08/2022 12:01 PM

Update to Suspect Arrested After Home Invasion and Kidnapping

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Crimes Against Person’s Unit arrested Joshua Dashawn Smith (Black male, 35 years of age) of the 7000 block of Jericho Drive.

11/08/2022 11:50 AM

Suspect Arrested After Home Invasion and Kidnapping

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at approximately 11:05 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a residence along the 1000 block of Cobra Drive in reference to a reported home invasion and kidnapping.

11/08/2022 11:45 AM

Suspect Sentenced in Federal Court for Drug and Firearm Charges

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Lamarious Brown, 25, of Fayetteville was sentenced to 90 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release for armed drug trafficking after a security check at a Fayetteville club uncovered multiple loaded firearms, ammunition, and quantities of narcotic

11/08/2022 11:44 AM

30x30 Women's Leadership Summit

On September 22, 2022, the Fayetteville Police Department hosted a 30x30 Women’s Leadership Summit at 1225 Ramsey Street and had some amazing female law enforcement leaders as the guest speakers.

11/08/2022 11:40 AM

Speeding Motorcycle Leads to Deadly Crash on North Reilly Road

On September 22nd, 2022, at approximately 10:30 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle on Cliffdale Rd. The motorcycle was traveling approximately 125 mph in a 45 mph zone. The motorcycle increased its speed, and officers ended the pursuit for th

11/08/2022 11:39 AM

Detectives Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect

On September 14, 2022, at approximately 1:30 AM, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a business robbery that occurred at a local gas station along the 2300 block of Owen Drive.

11/08/2022 11:37 AM

Fugitive From Justice Arrested

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, members of the Fayetteville Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and Gangs Unit, along with members of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the North Carolina Fugitive and Missing Person Task Force of Wake County Sheriff’s Office re

11/08/2022 11:35 AM

Suspects in Custody Related to the Homicide of Fort Bragg Soldier

The homicide investigation of Nicholas Antonio Bobo led Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit to Durham, NC, where they recovered the victim’s vehicle.

11/08/2022 11:32 AM

Update to Homicide Investigation

The victim in the homicide located at the 900 block of Enclave Dr. has been identified as Nicholas Antonio Bobo (B/M, 22 years of age). Next of kin has been notified.

11/08/2022 11:29 AM

Homicide Investigation

On September 13, 2022, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Enclave Dr. for reports of shots fired.

11/08/2022 11:27 AM

Results of the Gun Buyback Program

As a result of the communities participation we surpassed our goal and had a successful Gun Buy Back Program today. One hundred and seventy four vehicles came through, we took 340 guns/weapons off the streets.

11/08/2022 11:26 AM

Gun Buyback Program

In an effort to address gun violence in our community and create a safer place for everyone, the Fayetteville Police Department will be hosting the 2022 Fayetteville Gun Buy Back Program. The program ask you to anonymously surrender unwanted firearms with “No Questions Asked.”

11/08/2022 11:23 AM

Update to Traffic Fatality -- Cliffdale Rd. at Bunce Rd.

On September 3rd, 2022, at approximately 3:13 PM, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Cliffdale Road at Bunce Road.

11/08/2022 11:21 AM

Update to Traffic Fatality/Pedestrian Struck

Officers with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit have identified the individuals involved in the vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality at the intersection of Raeford Road and Cliffdale Road on Monday, September 5, 2022.

11/08/2022 11:19 AM

Update to Disturbance/Shooting Investigation - Suspect Arrested

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit arrested the suspect in the disturbance/shooting investigation that occurred on September 5, 2022 near the intersection of Bugle Call Drive and Deertrot Road.

11/08/2022 11:17 AM

Traffic Fatality/Pedestrian Struck

On September 5, 2022, at 10:23pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Raeford Road and Cliffdale Road.

11/08/2022 11:07 AM

City Veterans Day observance, events

11/03/2022 4:23 PM

Fayetteville Hosts Regional USAR Training Exercise

11/02/2022 8:36 AM