April 13 Nikayla McCray, 19, was shot and killed in the 1500 block of Alvin Drive. 9595 22 comments 91 shares Share The Fayetteville Observer 0:03 1:07 An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Bragg was arrested Monday on kidnapping and child sex crime charges, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's. Mug shots of recent felony arrests in Cumberland County. News from The Fayetteville Observer All of today's top news stories from The Fayetteville Observer. call (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Seven of those killings remained unsolved as of Saturday. Pittman was shot after allegedly spitting in Richards face outside a convenience store, according to the arrest warrant. Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers coordinates with law enforcement agencies across Cumberland County to provide information on criminal activity and information on wanted felons. Feb. 6 Trenton Laboris Douglas, 48, of the 6400 block of Milford Drive, was fatally shot on Weatherford Road. Its what feeds the Fayetteville Police Departments public crime mapping site. 'It's been really a lovely life': This Fayetteville woman is still painting at 100, Kemberle Braden tapped to serve as Fayetteville's next police chief. Tips may be submitted by calling Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). The 2019 Fayetteville crime rate fell by 2% compared to 2017. The case has been closed, police said. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) A 28-year-old Fayetteville man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Monday shooting that followed a fight at a bar. Gary Duncan, 52, of the 5700 block of Weatherford Road, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing. Sept. 2 Justin Livesay, 40, was fatally shot by Fayetteville police officers Sept. 2 after police were called to his home in the 600 block of Hickory View Court. Current North Carolina law has a maximum punishment of two . A veteran SC attorney weighs in, Alex Murdaugh murder trial jury begins deliberations same day 1 juror is removed. Fayetteville News, Weather, Safety, Sports - NewsBreak The 2019 crime rate in Fayetteville, NC is 411 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.5 times greater than the U.S. average. Prosecutors have not announced if charges will be filed in Johnsons death. Cameras installed on Bragg buses to help catch drivers. No charges will be filed in his death, police said. Once in a lifetime, Driver arrested after video shows him nearly hitting students at their school bus stop, North Carolina jewelry maker has work featured in film, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, Video shows driver nearly hitting 2 students crossing NC road to board their bus, The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. The father, Trenton Terrell Powell, 23, of Gola Drive, was arrested Feb. 7 on charges of first-degree murder and felony child abuse inflicting serious physical injury. Locklear Jr. is also being held in the Hoke County jail without bail, the release stated. Tirreil Mario Maynor, 39, was arrested by U.S. In a statement Friday night, Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins said her agency was investigating the cause of the issue. Ashley Clarks 22-year-old brother, Alonzo was fatally shot Oct. 8. Get the full analysis behind how media bias impacts breaking news. At least one resident in the park was also struck by gunfire, according to police. It was especially heartbreaking for me to see you go in the media from being a grieving father who lost a wife and a son to being the person indicted and convicted of killing them, Judge Clifton Newman said to Alex Murdaugh Friday. Police previously said officers had responded to a reported shooting along the 1400 block of Ferndell Drive in Fayetteville around 1:23 p.m. on Friday. Alpha Caldwell. Among the data was hundreds of Social Security numbers and credit card numbers, as well as drivers license numbers and other personally identifiable information of witnesses, victims and the accused alike, all a rich target for identity thieves. Norton can be reached at fnorton@fayobserver.com. April 7 Alan Joseph Trump, 24, of Stedman, was stabbed to death in the 200 block of Bailey Loop. Jan. 10 Mercedes Rosa Sterling, 41, was fatally shot at her home in the 7100 block of Ryan Street. No arrest has been made in her death. While homicides in the city are high, Fayetteville's overall crime. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jan. 17 A 16-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive in the 200 block of Waxhaw Drive. Nine of all victims were women. No one has been arrested in his death. Marshals on Thursday in a 2021 slaying in Raeford, the Hoke County Sheriffs Office said. March 19 Keith Allan Dickey, 37, of Lumber Bridge; William Franklin Davis, 42, of Fayetteville; and Donald Dillenbeck, 49, of Vestal, New York, were fatally shot in the parking lot of the Baymont Ramada at 1707 Owen Drive. Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. Crime Information News & Crime of the Week Font Size: + - Feedback Print Archived News Homicide Investigation On December 13, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Tamarack Drive for reports of a shooting. Over the period from 2017 to 2021, DIT received an average of 473 cyber incident reports a year. A motive has not been released. Access to the police report data was possible through the citys use of ArcGIS, a popular commercial platform for hosting, sharing and visualizing map data. June and July each had five. "The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office thanks the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Fort Bragg for their assistance in this case," a news release said. Here's what Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden hopes to accomplish in first 90 days, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Gunman robs three in separate incidents at Fayetteville ATMs Marshals in Sanford on charges of first-degree murder, felony conspiracy and discharging a firearm into occupied property. News & Crime of the Week | City of Fayetteville, North Carolina Website Thats about 90,000 entries in all, although some appear to be duplicated in cases of where multiple offenses are reported. Jan. 8 Jason Alexander Walker, 37, was fatally shot by off-duty Cumberland County Sheriff's Lt. Jeffrey Hash, 38, in the 1600 block of Bingham Drive. Amanda Deloris Kelly, 30, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death. The majority of those killed were Black men, comprising 31 of the 44 victims. The initial report of the killings was the top story in The Fayetteville Observer that afternoon: "Officer's Wife, Children Found Slain At Ft. Bragg." Longtime crime reporter Pat Reese wrote that Colette and the children were "apparently murder victims of a 'ritualistic' hippie cult." Dec. 13 Derek Samuel Spell, 34, was fatally shot during a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of Tamarack Drive. Crime Mapping Crime mapping provides an interactive map and information on crime occurring within the city limits of Fayetteville. Call Us (910) 483-TIPS. Crime Data/Police Reports | Fayetteville, NC Crime Data & Information Press Releases Annual Reports Incidents/Events Get a Crash Report Request a Public Record Police Reports Call 911 for Emergencies. Therefore, it is the policy of this State that the people may obtain copies of their public records and public information free or at minimal cost unless otherwise specifically provided by law. Visit our public portalto submit your public records request electronically. The Observer said the killing, which happened around 7 p.m. on Maitland Drive in Fayetteville, was the citys fourth homicide in a week. A Fayetteville man was arrested by U.S. But it was never allowed to get a vote in the N.C. Senate. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. May 13 Ray'ontai Jasmeek Johnson, 17, was fatally shot in the 5700 block of Yadkin Road. Ashley, who was also shot, still has a bullet lodged in her lower back, she said. Fayetteville man arrested in 2021 Raeford killing Most Wanted | City of Fayetteville, North Carolina Website McQueen was shot in the 100 block of Seagull Drive about 8 p.m. Across the U.S. families encountered one less face at the Christmas dinner table this year, but the families of 44 people killed in the city of Fayetteville in 2022 struggled with an even darker challenge the knowledge that someone cut their loved ones life short. Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. Christmas was really, really rough.. Dec. 11 Bishop Rhone, 27, was shot and killed in the 300 block of Independence Place. The number of homicides stood at 24. Nobody has a perfect solution, but there is no wrong idea. An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Bragg was arrested Monday on kidnapping and child sex crime charges, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. ARRESTED: Cumberland County felony arrests. Nicholas Antonio Bobo, 22, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, was fatally shot outside of his apartment in the 900 block of Enclave Drive and his Dodge Charger was stolen. July 14 Heather Lalla Melvin, 54, was fatally shot by her husband in a murder-suicide at the couple's Berkshire Road home. Anyone who may feel they have been victimized or may have information regarding this investigation should call Human Trafficking Detective Senior Sgt. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. On November 7, 2022, Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department's Cold Case Sexual Assault Unit charged Christopher James MCMILLAN (Black male, 38 years of age), of Fayetteville, NC with 3 counts of First Degree Rape, 2 counts of First Degree Kidnapping, 1st Degree Sexual Offense, and Commun 12/14/2022 11:37 AM