Rocky Mount police Coverage

Police investigation underway in Rocky Mount neighborhood

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was at the crime scene. You can see several evidence markers on the ground outside a home that's covered in crime scene tape.

Nick Perlin, WRAL reporter

Police investigation underway in Rocky Mount neighborhood

A police investigation is underway on South Tillery Street in Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount Police tout new downtown unit for decreasing crime

In the summer of 2023, Rocky Mount police created the unit to curb crime and connect with community members. Data shows the move is paying off.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rocky Mount police downtown unit leads to reduction in crime

The creation of the Rocky Mount Police's downtown unit allows officers to access bikes, ATVs and Segways during patrol.

2023 Rocky Mount crime report: Violent crime trends down, property crime trends up

For the third year in a row, the report found violent crime decreased with a 6% drop between 2022 and 2023, but property crime has increased by 18% since last year.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rocky Mount police adding police statoin to Rocky Mount Train Station

The Rocky Mount Police Department is months away from moving into a newly renovated office space inside the train station. It will be the first time the police department will have a full-time presence in the building.

Rocky Mount Police Department adds new office to train station

The Rocky Mount Train Station hosts hundreds of travelers. Soon, the people passing through will share the space with the Rocky Mount Police Department.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

'I will blow the place up:' Walmart evacuated in Rocky Mount after threatening call, police say

A Walmart in Rocky Mount was evacuated as a precaution on Friday afternoon after a bomb threat on Bevenue Road.

WRAL Staff

ShotSpotter to help Rocky Mount police zero in on 'celebratory gunfire' New Year's Eve

Rocky Mount police are warning against the dangers of celebratory gunfire. In a recent post on social media, they shared how they plan to keep the public safe this year with heightened patrols.

Rocky Mount's renovated 911 call center helps public as well as police

The renovations to the call center are made to help the public as much as the police department and the telecommunications team.

Rocky Mount Police Department increases 911 Center efficiency with renovations

The Rocky Mount Police Department revealed renovations to its 911 Center in an effort to increase efficiency.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rocky Mount Police ask for public's help to find suspect of deadly hit-and-run

At 12:59 a.m., Rocky Mount Police responded to the intersection of E. Raleigh Boulevard and Stokes Street after receiving a call about a fatal hit-and-run.

Man shot in Rocky Mount dies after police find him on sidewalk

A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount police arrest 2 men in connection to fatal shooting

Rocky Mount police arrested two men after a man was shot to death Saturday in the parking lot of a liquor store.

Police: One arrested, charged in connection to Rocky Mount shooting Saturday

Rocky Mount police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday morning near N. Winstead Ave.

Over two dozen cars broken into in Rocky Mount Tuesday; two juveniles arrested

Police determined the suspects broke into 28 cars Tuesday night after receiving a report of car robberies in the northwestern area of Rocky Mount.

Man shot in Rocky Mount Saturday night

A man was shot Saturday night in Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount substitute teacher sheds light on fight with student

A substitute teacher who was the focus of a viral video that showed her fighting with a juvenile student at Rocky Mount High School is sharing her side of the story.

Rocky Mount police investigate fight between teacher, student

An altercation between a student and a substitute teacher stemmed from the confiscation of a cell phone on Monday morning at Rocky Mount High School.

Police: 19-year-old charged in Rocky Mount shooting weeks after pointing gun at officer

On Sunday afternoon, Rocky Mount Police Department officers responded to 305 Cokey Road after learning of a shooting. Police said the shooting occurred in the 400 block of East Raleigh Boulevard. One person was hurt.

Rocky Mount police to get significant pay bump

The City of Rocky Mount will implement pay raises for entry-level officers of $60,000 a year.

Rocky Mount raising starting yearly salary for police officers to $60,000

The city is bumping starting pay for officers to $60,000 per year. That's a 36 percent increase in starting salary for newly-hired officers, as authorized by City Manager Keith Rogers Jr.

Shooting in Rocky Mount leaves one person in hospital

Police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened on Amos Street after 11 p.m. One person was shot and has been taken to the hospital.

Shooting in Rocky Mount leaves one person in hospital

One person was shot and taken to the hospital in Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount Police Department adds mobile crisis response unit

Nearly every day, Rocky Mount officers respond to a 911 call, only to find it's not a criminal situation.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter