Raleigh police prepare for rowdy St. Patrick's Day celebrations
The Raleigh Police Department on Friday will increase patrols in preparation of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Posted — UpdatedHundreds of people are expected to celebrate Friday night in downtown Raleigh, including along Glenwood South.
The report shows the number of reported incidents increased by 16%, and 206 guns were seized over a two-year period. The greatest increases have been in reports of offenses related to concealed carry, illegal firearms and drug violations.
Between March 17-21, 2022, there were more than 40 complaints and crimes reported in the area, including six assaults, two fights and six car crashes.
WRAL News obtained cell phone video of a car crash and someone falling from a roof in the same area. There were also calls for crowd control, drug investigations, a foot chase and multiple noise complaints.
From Jan. 1 to March 9, 2022, police records show 299 reported crimes in Glenwood South neighborhood — including nearly 100 weapons/drug violations and 56 assaults. There were 53 drug violations, three robberies, four stolen cars and 16 thefts from cars.
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