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Chapel Hill's Police Department has just hired a Police Wellness Coordinator to focus on employees' physical and mental health. She begins her role on Monday.
Research from the National Fraternal Order of Police shows that, in a 2021 survey of its members, mental health ranked as one of the key issues they face.
Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter
One person was shot late Thursday night at a gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill.
At 10:22 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a shooting at the Exxon at 1860 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. One person was taken to UNC Hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
WRAL staff
Authorities issued an Amber Alert for Jaxton Brown around 7 p.m. Monday night and located him in Durham around 8:45 p.m. at a Big Lots off of Southwest Durham Drive. The baby's parents were listed as suspects in the abduction of the baby. The couple is not in custody.
Chapel Hill police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, leaving one person injured.
Chapel Hill leaders are considering a temporary move for the police department to the former Blue Cross Blue Shield site while the town funds a new headquarters. The lease would cost about $1.5 million.
Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter and Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter
A major crackdown will be announced Wednesday. Law enforcement agencies from across the Triangle are working together to stop illegal dirt bike and ATV riding.
ATVs and dirt bikes doing stunts and weaving in and out of traffic on busy roads has become a common problem in Durham and one that drivers are tired of dealing with.
Sarah Krueger, WRAL senior Durham reporter
A years-long problem of reckless ATV riders in Durham and Chapel Hill has frustrated police departments and drivers.
In the past two days, Chapel Hill police officers have reported two black bear sightings along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The Chapel Hill Police Department announced Tuesday morning that an officer died Monday.
Chapel Hill police are investigating reported gunshots in the 100 block of Timber Hollow Ct.
In the first two weeks of 2023, Chapel Hill has nearly eclipsed its total of shootings from 2022. WRAL News spoke with the Chapel Hill police chief to learn what authorities will do to address this recent string of shootings.
Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter
Celisa Lehew will be Chapel Hill's ninth police chief. Lehew will be the town's first woman police chief.
It was announced that Assistant Chief Celisa Lehew will be Chapel Hill's ninth police chief. Lehew will be the town's first woman police chief.
Ms. Mugweru recently contacted police to offer her sincere appreciation to officers Barcenas and Christensen for their care when she was in labor.
Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue is retiring on Dec. 31.
Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue is retiring on December 31st.
Chris Blue has been with Chapel Hill police since he was sworn in as a patrol officer in 1997.
Law enforcement officials and mental health professionals from 25 states are gathering in Chapel Hill this week.
Chapel Hill is hosting the annual National Co-Responder Conference from Sunday, June 5th, through Wednesday, June 8th.
Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue is retiring at the end of 2022, capping 25 years of service to the town.
A new initiative aims to more more female police officers, with a goal of 30% of police recruit classes to be women by 2030.
Monica Casey, WRAL reporter
