Glenwood Avenue Coverage

In Depth with Dan: Finding solutions to making downtown Raleigh safer

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty looks at possible solutions to make downtown Raleigh safer, including hot-spot policing, improving street lighting, hiring private security and installing more security cameras.

Woman tells WRAL she was hit on purpose while crossing Glenwood Avenue

A woman claims she was hit on purpose while crossing Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.

'With a smile on her face': Victim of hit-and-run on Glenwood Ave. says driver hit her intentionally

A woman who was hit by a car on Glenwood Avenue said she is still recovering from her injuries and can't forget the driver who fled the scene.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Woman hit on Glenwood Ave has word of caution for pedestrians

Court records show that the driver has a history of hit-and-runs in Raleigh.

Raleigh council, police list solutions to crime surge

Downtown Raleigh business owners and homeowners told personal stories and voiced numerous complaints about riding crime.

Downtown businesses hire private security, want city action

This month, Raleigh announced increasing police patrols in certain areas, such as Glenwood South and the Moore Square transit station.

Downtown Raleigh business owners concerned about safety take matters into their own hands

Businesses in the City Market area of downtown Raleigh are concerned about safety, especially after hearing about the increasing crime stories in the social district.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Glenwood South sees rise in weapons violations as community reacts to latest shooting

Crime on and around the Glenwood South entertainment district has been a recurring issue for neighbors and Raleigh police this year.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

3 people arrested in connection with Glenwood South shooting overnight

A man was hospitalized after an overnight shooting in Glenwood South in Raleigh.

Westbound lane of Glenwood Ave. closed Wednesday for repairs

One of the westbound lanes of Glenwood Avenue will be closed Wednesday morning for repairs.

Police investigating hit-and-run on Glenwood Avenue

Police said a red pickup truck hit a pedestrian around 10:30 p.m. on Glenwood.

Raleigh Police, security companies partner up to fight crime

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the city plans to add private security to certain locations including Glenwood South, Wilmington Street, Blount Street, Market Plaza and Exchange Plaza.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Raleigh plans to hire private security to combat rising crime in downtown

Crime has gotten so bad in downtown Raleigh that the city plans to hire private security to help police patrol parts of the city.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter and Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

Raleigh considers hiring private security firm to patrol downtown

Crime has gotten so bad in downtown Raleigh that the city plans to hire private security to help police patrol parts of the city.

Man arrested for murder after deadly assault on Midwood Smokehouse general manager

Raleigh police arrested Tyrell Jarue Moore, 23, Saturday morning for murder after a deadly assault in Glenwood South that killed the general manager of Midwood Smokehouse.

Raleigh police step up patrols in Glenwood area after restaurant manager murdered

Raleigh Police stepped up patrols in the Glenwood area after a restaurant manager died Friday morning from an assault.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Midwood Smokehouse manager's death brings attention to crime in Glenwood South

Raleigh Police stepped up patrols in the Glenwood area after a restaurant manager died from assault.

Midwood Smokehouse manager dies after assault in Glenwood South

Midwood Smokehouse general manager David Millette died Friday morning, a restaurant spokesperson said. Police said Millette was assaulted during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 26.

Raleigh police arrest man for murder after brutal assault leads to death of Midwood Smokehouse general manager

Tyrell Jarue Moore, 23, was arrested for murder Saturday morning after a brutal assault in Glenwood South led to the death of Midwood Smokehouse's general manager.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Motorcyclist arrested for DWI, drugs after crashing on Glenwood Ave. while fleeing state trooper

There was a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in Raleigh after a state trooper attempted to stop the rider.

Glenwood South businesses see booming business

While Glenwood South businesses are thriving, areas like Moore Square are struggling.

Raleigh police seized 14 guns, arrested 36 people last weekend along Glenwood South

The Raleigh Police Department said officers seized 14 guns and arrested 36 people in over the weekend in the Glenwood South district.

Man charged after woman shot at busy Glenwood Avenue intersection

A man was charged days after a woman was shot at a busy intersection on Glenwood Avenue.

Woman shot man who followed her to north Raleigh Food Lion parking lot, tried to open her car door

Raleigh police have decided not to file charges after a woman shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Food Lion grocery store.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Police close busy Raleigh intersection near Crabtree Valley Mall

A large police presence was seen at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road, shutting down traffic on part of the road.