Raleigh police Coverage

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.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Plea: Raleigh police officer sold cocaine while on duty

Raleigh police officer Keven Rodriguez pleaded guilty to three drug trafficking charges while working on duty in his position as a field operations division officer.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Advocates rescue multiple human trafficking victims in Raleigh

Advocates fighting to end human trafficking are pushing for more transitional housing options for victims who have escaped or been rescued.

This block of Raleigh has human trafficking victims - and they need housing

Advocates fighting to end human trafficking are pushing for more transitional housing options for victims who have escaped or been rescued.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Raleigh police officer involved in crash on Trawick Road

A Raleigh police officer was involved in a Tuesday crash on Trawick Road at Cove Drive.

WRAL Staff

Raleigh Police Department employee charged with DWI

An employee with the Raleigh Police Department was charged Sunday with driving while impaired.

Raleigh property crimes on the rise, up almost 20% in five years

The data shows - 2020 aside - property crime is on the rise in Raleigh.

WRAL anchor has car stolen. She's among thousands affected by rising property crime so far this year

The data shows - 2020 aside - property crime is on the rise in the city of Raleigh.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Investigative Data Journalist

Police presence at Crabtree Valley Mall for second day in a row

Multiple Raleigh police cruisers with flashing lights could be seen blocking a parking deck, and an ambulance was also on the scene.

Man injured in hit-and-run accident in downtown Raleigh Saturday

The man was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car, which fled the scene.

'That's not humanity': Ben Crump calls for Raleigh officers to be charged in Darryl Williams' death

Prominent attorney Ben Crump and the family of Darryl Williams called for the Raleigh police officers involved in Williams' death to be fired and charged on Thursday.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Ben Crump, family of Darryl Williams call for charges for Raleigh officers

Prominent attorney Ben Crump and the family of Darryl Williams called for the Raleigh police officers involved in Williams' death to be fired and charged on Thursday.

Family of Darryl Williams retains lawyer Ben Crump

Darryl Williams died on Jan. 17 about an hour after Raleigh police officers deployed a Taser on him.

WRAL Staff

On cam: Footage shows arrest of Darryl Williams, who died in police custody

The video of a man's chase and arrest by Raleigh police outside a sweepstakes parlor in January was released Friday afternoon, providing insight into the final moments of his life before he died in police custody.

'Is he breathing?' Body cam footage provides insight into Darryl Williams' arrest, death

The video of a man's chase and arrest by Raleigh police outside a sweepstakes parlor in January was released Friday afternoon, providing insight into the final moments of his life before he died in police custody.

WRAL staff

Body cam video of Darryl Williams' arrest, death to be released Friday

Darryl Williams died after police used a Taser three times on him, outside a sweepstakes parlor on Rock Quarry Road.

WRAL staff

Duke law experts: Police need more training, stricter rules to avoid another Tyre Nichols

Triangle experts on police reform did not need to see body camera footage of the arrest of Darryl Williams to offer suggestions, lessons learned from his death.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Video of police shocking Raleigh man will be made public

A judge on Wednesday ruled that the Raleigh Police Department can release body cam footage from the death of a man in Raleigh police custody.

Hearing today for body cam video of Darryl Williams' death

Today, a judge will decide whether authorities can release body cam footage from the death of a Darryl Williams, who died in Raleigh police custody.

Raleigh Police respond to three incidents within a mile of each other Friday night

Raleigh Police would not say if the three incidents were connected and that the investigation is "ongoing and constantly changing." Police initially responded to a shots fired call at a gas station in North Raleigh.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

License plate reading cameras help Raleigh police make 41 arrests in 6 months

Twenty-five cameras that scan license plates looking for criminal suspects have been positioned on roads throughout Raleigh, from crime hotspots to entertainment districts.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Flock of cameras across Raleigh helps police find violent criminals

In six months, the Flock camera network alerted Raleigh police 116 times and led to 41 arrests for crimes ranging from stolen cars and license plates to murder.

Families seek justice after Raleigh police wrongfully raided their homes

Two families, leaders with Emancipate NC and lawyers spoke about a May 2020 raid, in which they say Raleigh police officers burst into their apartments without warning. They say the officers were at the wrong address.

'It's been traumatizing': Families seek justice, claim Raleigh police wrongfully raided their homes in 2020

Two families, leaders with Emancipate NC and lawyers spoke about a May 2020 raid, in which they say Raleigh police officers burst into their apartments without warning. They say the officers were at the wrong address.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

In Depth with Dan Haggerty: Should police carry defibrillators?

Darryl Williams died in the custody of Raleigh police. In the wake of his death, WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty asks whether police should carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs).