Press Releases

Update to In-Custody Incident Autopsy

(Fayetteville, NC) –On Monday, October 2, 2023, Fayetteville Police Department officers responded to the 6900 block of Cliffdale Road after hearing audible gunshots, which were confirmed by the ShotSpotter system.

12/02/2024 2:02 PM

Fayetteville Police Department reports overall crime at 10 year low

The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) announced today that total overall crime has dropped to its lowest point in ten years, with a 10% reduction in total crime compared to the same period last year.

11/26/2024 3:36 PM

Scam Alert

Scam Alert

11/22/2024 4:14 PM

Detectives Request Public’s Assistance Locating Runaway Juvenile

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department’s Youth Services detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating, Michael Hatem II White male, 16 years old), who has been reported as a runaway. Michael was last seen in the area of Stride Lane.

11/22/2024 3:18 PM

City closures and schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday

City government offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Parks & Recreation.

11/20/2024 2:22 PM

Homicide Investigation Update

(Fayetteville, NC)- The suspect in the homicide that occurred along the 2000 block of Cowan Street, has been identified as Devante Greenway, (Native American, 26 years old) of Fayetteville, NC.

11/19/2024 5:41 PM

Traffic Fatality Update

(Fayetteville, NC) - The victim involved in the traffic collision that occurred on November 18, 2024, at Ramsey Street and Peace Street has been identified as Wendel Lee Craig Urquhart (Black male, 52 years old) of Fayetteville, NC.

11/19/2024 12:14 PM

Ongoing Sexual Assault Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are actively investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred near the Oak Run Apartments on the evening of November 14, 2024, around 8:45 PM.

11/18/2024 12:55 PM

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Leads to Arrest

The Fayetteville Police Department received a report from a parent on November 2, 2023, who had found sexual images on their juvenile daughter’s phone along with chat messages from an adult male. An investigation by the Fayetteville Police Departments Cybercrimes Unit ensued.

11/08/2024 3:53 PM

City closures and schedule for Veterans Day

City government offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

11/06/2024 8:51 AM

Traffic Fatality – Pedestrian Struck

(Fayetteville, NC) – On November 4, 2024, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department Traffic Unit responded to Raeford Road at Revere Street in reference to a pedestrian struck.

11/04/2024 8:27 PM

Arrest Made in Felony Case Involving Minor

(Fayetteville, NC) – On October 29, 2024, detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit charged and arrested James Garner (White male, 20 years old) with a felony charge involving a minor.

11/01/2024 4:01 PM

Update to Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit, in coordination with the department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), have charged and arrested Sierra Chambers (Black female, 19 years old) with charges in connection with the homicide of Zion Gibbs

10/31/2024 4:00 PM

Detective Seeks Public Assistance in Hit and Run Traffic Fatality

(Fayetteville, NC) - Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit are requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a fatal hit and run that occurred June 1, 2024, on Cliffdale Road near Seaford Drive at approximately 10:04 pm.

10/31/2024 1:25 PM

Indecent Liberties with Student Arrest

(Fayetteville, NC) – On October 27, 2024, detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit charged and arrested Brandon Cromartie (Black male, 31 years old) with multiple felony-level charges.

10/29/2024 2:23 PM

Sexual Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest

10/28/2024 2:48 PM

Update to Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified the decedent who was shot on Saturday, October 26, 2024 when officers responded to a shooting along the 2000 block of Cowan Street.

10/27/2024 1:21 AM

Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at approximately 10:12 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Cowan Street reference a reported shooting.

10/26/2024 11:42 PM

Detectives Request Public’s Assistance Locating Runaway Juvenile

(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department’s Youth Services detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Isabella Hodge (White female, 13 years old), who has been reported as a runaway. Isabella was last seen in the area of Java Drive.

10/23/2024 3:34 PM

Residents invited to second annual Fire vs. Police softball game

he Fayetteville Fire and Police Department will host their second annual charity softball game on Oct. 25 at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay Street.

10/23/2024 2:34 PM