Raleigh police Coverage

Video shows Raleigh officer warn man multiple times before firing his gun

According to the police report, Officer M.L. Berg fired 18 shots. Two people were hit by gunfire. Neither had life-threatening injuries.

Body camera video shows Raleigh police warned armed man 7 times before shooting him

At least a half dozen times, Raleigh police officers can be heard telling Ranses Vargas to drop the gun and put his hands on his head.

WRAL Staff

Raleigh police officers pack City Council meeting calling for better pay

Members of the Raleigh Police Department gathered outside of the meeting at 6:30 p.m., pleading for better wages as the department struggles to fill vacancies.

Raleigh police officers ask for better, competitive pay during Tuesday city council meeting

Hundreds of Raleigh police officers and advocates are fighting for better pay. They've asked the city council for more competitive salaries during Tuesday's meeting.

Lora Lavigne & Julian Grace, WRAL anchors/reporters

Raleigh Police Department wants increased pay, dozens to speak at city council meeting Monday

Dozens of people plan to speak out about the need for increased police pay at Tuesday night's Raleigh City Council meeting.

Raleigh police identify 4 killed in wrong-way crash on I-440 West

A fatal two-car crash occurred on I-440 westbound near Capital Boulevard in Raleigh early Saturday morning. The Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene at 2:21 am and confirmed no one survived the accident.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

One person shot at Raleigh community center, suspected shooter hurt in crash

Police are investigating a shooting at a community center and nearby car crash. The suspected shooter and another person are in the hospital.

Judge denies request for release of Raleigh police body cam video showing 2021 quick-knock warrant served

Amir Abboud and his family were mistakenly targeted by Raleigh police during a quick-knock warrant. The family wanted the body camera video released to the public, but a Wake County judge cited confidential information exemption under state and federal law.

One person shot at Sanderford Road Community Center in Raleigh, suspect hospitalized after Jeep crash

One person was shot Thursday at the Sanderford Road Community Center, according to Raleigh police. The suspect was hospitalized after crashing a car.

Man shot at Sanderford Community Center, Jeep crashes while speeding away

One person was shot Thursday night at the Sanderford Road Community Center, according to Raleigh police.

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Judge: Raleigh police don't have to release body cam video of raid of wrong house

Amir Abboud and his family were mistakenly targeted by Raleigh police during a quick-knock warrant. The family wanted the body camera video released to the public, but a Wake County judge cited confidential information exemption under state and federal law.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter and Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Missing 11-year-old with autism found safe

The Raleigh police department said an 11-year-old boy was found Wednesday night hours after he went missing in Raleigh.

Raleigh police ask for help identifying man accused of aggravated assault, escaping police custody on Sunday

Raleigh police on Tuesday requested public assistance in locating a man they believe is involved in an aggravated assault on Sunday at Green Castle Townhomes.

WRAL staff

UNC law students fight for release of Raleigh police body cam footage of no-knock warrant execution

Law students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are advocating for the release of body camera footage taken by Raleigh police officers during the execution of a no-knock warrant in April 2021.

UNC law students ask judge to release Raleigh police body cam footage during 2021 no-knock warrant

Law students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are advocating for the release of body camera footage taken by Raleigh police officers during the execution of a no-knock warrant in 2021.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Man stabbed after accident on New Bern Avenue, police say

According to the Raleigh Police Department, two men got into a fight after a car accident on the 1300 block of New Bern Avenue. During the fight, police say one of the men pulled out a knife and stabbed the other man in the arm and thigh.

WRAL staff

Armed man on the run after escaping custody near Green Castle Townhomes, police say

Raleigh police are actively searching for an armed subject in the 2500 block of Green Castle Court.

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Alert system explained - why you'll get updates when there's an emergency nearby

This situation rose to the level of safety concern that they sent alerts using both the opt-in system called Ready Wake and also the federal IPAWS system.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

16-year-old arrested, the second person charged with murder of Raleigh man

Raleigh police have arrested two people in connection with a January homicide on Cumberland Creek Road.

WRAL Staff

Arrest made in sexual assault cases dating back to 1998 in Raleigh

Raleigh police arrested Tracy Lamont Thompson in connection with sexual assaults they say happened in 1998, 2007 and 2009.

WRAL Staff

Wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of family of Darryl Williams, who died after police shocked him

On Monday, prominent Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Darryl Tyree Williams.

Lawsuit: Darryl Williams was stunned by police six times during fatal arrest

Darryl Williams died after he was shocked with a police Taser outside a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor this past January.

WRAL staff

Stolen car drives into vape shop Sunday morning in Raleigh

A stolen car crashed into a store Sunday morning on S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh.

Stolen car crashes into vape shop on S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh

Raleigh police confirmed that the suspect(s) stole a Kia and crashed into what appears to be a vape shop on S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh.

WRAL staff

Local jewelry store plans to utilize new video-sharing camera program

According to Raleigh police, so far more than 220 cameras are registered and more than 460 are integrated in a new system designed to more quickly solve crimes.

Davia Pugh, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow