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Chapel Hill Police's response to last semester's assault in Shortbread Lofts

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 30

"Patrols were stepped up directly around that apartment complex and throughout Downtown. We even worked with UNC Police to make sure there was plenty ...

Here's what you missed at Tuesday's community policing advisory committee meeting

By Mark Morrison | January 15

At the last meeting of the Chapel Hill Community Policing Advisory Committee, several key issues were discussed such as campus safety, data tracking and ...

'Progress is being made': Police chief updates faculty on trust in the community

By Casey Quam | November 5

Members of the Faculty Executive Committee met on Monday where they heard from UNC Police Chief David L. Perry.

Halloween on Franklin, 2018 use this one

No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night

By Audrey Selley | October 28

As students prepare for Halloween at UNC this year, Chapel Hill police let people know what they should and should not do.

Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy

By Diane Adame | October 24

On Nov. 14 and 16, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy, a two-day event aimed to improve the community's understanding ...

Crime is up in Carrboro. Here's how you can stay safe.

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 20

The University's annual Security and Fire Safety report revealed that there has been a spike in certain crimes across Carrboro over the past 3 years. ...

Man arrested and charged for Sept. 13 sexual assault at Shortbread parking deck

By Maeve Sheehey | September 30

Chapel Hill Police arrested Vernon Lamont Reed, 46, for the sexual assault that occurred on Sept. 13 at the Shortbread Lofts parking deck, according to ...

One dead, two injured in Franklin Street crash

By Jamey Cross | September 29

A fatal, two-motor-vehicle collision occurred on Franklin Street on Sunday afternoon.

Guskiewicz workshops Alert Carolina after crimes rattle students

By Preston Lennon | September 24

A rape, attempted break-in and report of sexual harassment outside Davis Library have recently instilled fears within UNC students. With suspects at large ...

Keeping faith: Family and police grapple with Hedgepeth’s unsolved murder years later

By Suzanne Blake | September 6

Seven years after Faith Hedgepeth was beaten to death on Sept. 7, 2012, her murder remains unsolved. Chapel Hill Police continue to investigate the case ...

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Police Reports: Aug. 24 - Aug. 26

By Anna Pogarcic | August 29

Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.

Chapel Hill Police Reports: July 29 - Aug. 13

By Anna Pogarcic | August 19

Here's your weekly crime roundup.

Rise and fall: The 110 year history of UNC's Confederate monument, Silent Sam

By Preston Lennon | July 23

Conceived in 1908, completed in 1913, then torn down in 2018, Silent Sam was a lightning rod symbol on UNC's campus for over 100 years. Even now, as the ...

Meet interim Police Chief Thomas Younce: from the Air Force to UNC

By Preston Lennon | July 19

Members of the campus safety commission say there's a "crisis of trust" at UNC between law enforcement and the community. Thomas Younce has a wide background ...

Suspect arrested in Chapel Hill bank robbery case

By Marin Wolf | July 17

The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested a Durham man following the robberies of two State Employees' Credit Union locations in Chapel Hill in July. ...

Chapel Hill police issue warrant for suspect in SECU robbery case

By Brian Keyes | July 7

Here's what happened with two recent robberies at the Chapel Hill State Employees' Credit Union locations.

Candidates for police chief face tough questions, comment on campus culture

By Preston Lennon | July 2

Two finalists for the University's police chief position, who both currently serve in higher education law enforcement, will answer questions on Tuesday ...

Police searching for suspect following robbery at SECU on Pittsboro Street

By Marin Wolf | July 2

Chapel Hill Police are searching for a man after he demanded cash from a teller at the State Employees’ Credit Union on Pittsboro Street.

UNC narrows candidates for chief of police, invites finalists to campus

By Preston Lennon | June 30

In the wake of the former Police Chief Jeff McCracken begins a new process to hire for the position — one that has been at the brunt ...

Weeks after her arrest, UNC employee fired for her protest of an active shooter drill

By Preston Lennon | June 13

A UNC employee was arrested after protesting an active shooter drill being carried out by UNC Police, which involved paintball-style masks and practice ...