Press Releases

Update to Multiple Business Robberies

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Robbery Unit have identified the suspect responsible for a string of robberies and are requesting the public’s assistance locating Reginald Wedner (B/M, 24 years of age) who currently has outstanding warrants for his arrest.

09/28/2021 9:38 AM

Homicide Investigation

On September 19, 2021, at 4:25 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Southern Avenue for reports of a shooting.

09/28/2021 9:36 AM

Traffic Fatality

On September 17, 2021, at 12:21 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to reports of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Murchison Road and Langdon Street.

09/28/2021 9:34 AM

Multiple Business Robberies

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a robbery suspect that has committed multiple business robberies on September 14th and 15th, 2021.

09/28/2021 9:26 AM

Death Investigation – Father Arrested

On September 5, 2021, at 5:25 pm, Officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 5600 block of Monks Walk Court in reference to an unresponsive 17 month-old that had been left inside a vehicle outside the home.

09/28/2021 9:19 AM

Applications available for Community Police Advisory Board

Applications are available for the City of Fayetteville Community Police Advisory Board. The Fayetteville City Council established the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) in August. The Council approved the charter for the CPAB on August 23.

09/20/2021 1:54 PM

Update to Suspicious Death

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide unit have identified the deceased person found in the Cape Fear River on August 10th, 2021.

09/13/2021 3:48 PM

Update to Shooting Investigation - Stamper Road

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homcide Unit were notified the victim in this shooting investigation succumbed to her injuries on September 11th, 2021. The shooting occurred on September 3rd along Stamper Road.

09/13/2021 3:43 PM

Update to Runaway / Missing Juvenile

Saniah Brown has been located.

09/13/2021 3:39 PM

Invitation to the 1st Annual All American Cup Amateur Boxing Event

The Fayetteville Police Department, in conjunction with the City of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation, and USA Boxing, are proud to invite the media and members of the public to the 1st Annual All American Cup Amateur Boxing Event.

09/13/2021 3:29 PM

Vehicle Crash/Road Closure - Bragg Blvd

At 6:34 am, officers were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving a semi-truck colliding with a utility pole on Bragg Boulevard at Stamper Road.

09/13/2021 3:24 PM

Shooting Investigation - Stamper Road

On September 3, 2021, at 10:14 pm, officers responded to reports of shots being fired in the area of Stamper Road and McGougan Road.

09/13/2021 3:13 PM

Labor Day Holiday Schedule

09/02/2021 3:13 PM

Suspect Sentenced in Federal Court for Drug and Firearm Charges

On March 7, 2019, Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop on a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500. The truck was operated by Manweld Bright. A search of the vehicle revealed 3 kilograms of cocaine and a loaded .44 caliber revolver. The vehicle stop was...

09/01/2021 3:15 PM

Traffic Fatality - Fort Bragg Road

On August 28, 2021 at 5:15 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a traffic collision on Fort Bragg Road near Churchill Drive.

09/01/2021 3:08 PM

Update to Traffic Crash – Road Closed/Driver’s Condition now Stable

The motorcycle operator’s condition has been upgraded from critical to stable at this time.

09/01/2021 3:06 PM

Update to Missing Person

Quenesha Whitney has been located and is no longer a missing person.

09/01/2021 3:04 PM

Update: Text-to-911 Available

Text-to-911 is now available.

09/01/2021 3:00 PM

Traffic Crash – Road Closed

On August 26, 2021, at 7:13 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a car along Bragg Boulevard.

09/01/2021 2:58 PM

Text-to-911 Unavailable

On August 25, 2021, starting at 12:00 pm, the 911 communications system will be migrating to a new 911 state-wide system.

09/01/2021 2:51 PM