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Retiring Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue appointed interim town manager

By Ethan E. Horton | December 14

Chris Blue, Chapel Hill’s outgoing police chief, was unanimously appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Council as the interim town manager at a special ...

Chapel Hill Town Council to vote on resolution regarding Operation Readi-Rock

By Carly Breland | November 16

During the Nov. 16 town council meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to approve a resolution that will acknowledge harm caused by the Graham Street ...

Black drivers are disproportionally pulled over in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill and Carrboro policing data shows racial disparities in traffic stops

By Gabriel Morrison and Joseph Adams | November 9

Police reports issued over the past few years by the Carrboro Police Department and Chapel Hill Police Department show that traffic stops disproportionately ...

Chapel Hill Police Department runs monthly speed checks to improve pedestrian safety

By Annika Duneja | October 18

Four days a month, Chapel Hill residents can expect to see more patrol presence focused on preventing speeding and improving yield rates at crosswalks ...

Assistant Police Chief Jabe Hunter retires after 25 years of service to Chapel Hill

By Hannah Ma | October 9

After 25 years of service to the community, Jabe Hunter, a Chapel Hill Police Department assistant chief, announced his retirement on Oct. 3. Hunter held ...

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Suspect arrested in connection with gunfire at 800 Pritchard Ave Ext., one fatality

By Emmy Martin and Samuel Long | October 4

At 6:18 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of multiple gunshots at 800 Pritchard Ave. Ext., according to a press release from ...

Here's what you need to know about Alcohol Law Enforcement's authority in North Carolina

By Maddie Van Meter | September 18

Recent events in Chapel Hill, including a forceful student arrest on Franklin Street, have left some residents wondering about Alcohol Law Enforcement's ...

A new traffic signal is being placed in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to increase pedestrian safety.

Chapel Hill Police respond to pedestrian death on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

By Samuel Long | September 9

Chapel Hill Police responded to a call about a person in traffic last night at 9:14 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Perkins Drive.

Editorial: ALE arrests reveal problems with law enforcement presence in the community

By Editorial Board | August 29

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Chapel Hill Police Department charges suspect in University Gardens shooting

By Samuel Long and Guillermo Molero | August 28

A 19 year old died on Thursday evening from gunshot wounds at the University Gardens apartment complex located at 800 Pritchard Ave. Ext.

Andrew Phillips, a senior EXSS major from Canton, Ohio, examines (my) ID at Goodfellows on Franklin St. The bar-back has worked at the bar for almost two years and says he can pretty quickly tell the difference between a real and a fake ID.

Chapel Hill Police Department offers safety training program for bar, restaurant workers

By Avery Baker | August 15

The Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services are offering two bar safety programs for restaurant staff on the second ...

Search for new Chapel Hill police chief underway as Chris Blue's retirement approaches

By Maddie Singleton | July 26

While Blue's successor has not yet been announced, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said that candidates from within the Chapel Hill Police Department ...

'It's really powerful': Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit hires first peer support specialist

By Sarah Choi and Ethan E. Horton | July 18

The Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit recently hired Laverne Burton as its first peer support specialist. She began in the role on June 13. ...

Chapel Hill Police Department launches new online crime reporting system

By Sarah Choi | June 26

The Chapel Hill Police Department launched its new online crime reporting system last week, providing Chapel Hill residents with another way to file non-emergency ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue reflects on his 25-year career with the CHPD

By Sarah Choi | June 12

On June 6, Chapel Hill Police Chief and Executive Director for Community Safety Chris Blue announced that he will retire on Dec. 31, 2022. ...

Chapel Hill hosts National Co-Responder Conference, emphasizes mental health crisis responders

By Ethan E. Horton | June 9

The third annual National Co-Responder Conference, or CoRCon, was held this week at the Carolina Inn. The event featured keynote speeches and events ...

Chapel Hill Police investigate two armed robberies near Franklin Street Wednesday night

By Lucas Thomae | May 26

The first robbery took place at the intersection of Rosemary Street and Pritchard Avenue around 9:30 p.m. The second happened 15 minutes later on Church ...

Editorial: Durham's gun buyback presents solutions for Orange County

By Editorial Board | April 12

"Durham County has taken the lead when it comes to minimizing firearm-related violence. And it's crucial that Orange County, the Town of Chapel ...

CHTC moves forward with redevelopment project despite potential health hazards

By Ethan E. Horton | March 24

Redevelopment would include affordable housing, fire station access, connections to Bolin Creek Trail, thousands of square feet of office space and a ...

Chapel Hill ups safety enforcement in response to recent pedestrian, bike crashes

By Katie MacKinnon | February 13

In recent weeks, Chapel Hill has seen an increase in bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and many community members have expressed concerns about safety ...