COO, Solutions Journalism Network www.solutionsjournalism.org, Seeking Safety: A Solutions Approach to Crime & Public Safety Reporting in Fayetteville [PDF]. A woman killed early Wednesday in a shootout at a Fayetteville mobile home park off Bingham Drive was identified by police Wednesday afternoon as 19-year-old Nikayla McCray. Both Vinson and Horton were active duty soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, according to the release. 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. The preliminary investigation has determined there was a disturbance in the street that resulted in an exchange of gunfire," a news release said. Oct. 18 Damian R. Lee, 26, was shot in the 1800 block of Slater Avenue. The holidays suck, said Kandi Hoskins, whose 22-year-old brother, Antwain Hoskins, was fatally shot May 30. Heres a case study on what we learned: Seeking Safety: A Solutions Approach to Crime & Public Safety Reporting in Fayetteville [PDF]. We have to continue to come together. For non-emergencies, call (910) 433-1529. Hearing the number of lives lost gave Hoskins chills, she added. An hour north, in Raleigh, hundreds gathered at churches around town Saturday, for funerals of two of the victims in the Oct. 13 mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood a tragedy deViere also invoked. 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. Aug. 22 Tanisha Donnette Raeford, 47, was stabbed to death by her husband, John Lee Douglas, 53. Norton can be reached at fnorton@fayobserver.com. For decades the city known to many outsiders as Fayettenam has battled its reputation as a crime-ridden metropolis (population 204,000) and for decades, well-meaning officials and community leaders have tried to worked together, but usually ended up battling each other, jockeying for power and trying to implement policies that eventually died when cooperative efforts disintegrated. This story was originally published May 8, 2021, 2:25 PM. The Clark family is enduring a similar struggle. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Special introductory offer for new subscribers only. Click the "subscribe" link at the top of this article. Roland Dewayne Smith, 49, is charged with first-degree murder in her killing, which was preceded by a domestic disturbance, police said. But Colvin confirmed Youngs death, writing in a text message that We are all heartbroken to hear about the tragic loss of our colleagues daughter. The result was a series that changed the newsroom culture, engaged readers, and connected community leaders in collaborative efforts to try to tackle the problem and implement some of the solutions. Fayetteville police have arrested a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg and charged her with murder in the shooting death of another soldier. Gary Duncan, 52, of the 5700 block of Weatherford Road, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing. Then shelter shared desperate plea, What to Watch Friday: Dateline and 20/20 update Murdaugh murder trial coverage, $3B superstar region project planned for Apex after years-long delay, Mail carrier cant believe his eyes after seeing NC lottery win. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported there were 884 homicides in North Carolina in 2022, ranking the state 19th in the U.S., with 8.6 deaths per 100,000 residents. In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer, the oldest continually published paper in North Carolina and one of the largest family-owned papers in the country, launched a year-long series covering issues of crime and public safety in the city. ARRESTED: Cumberland County felony arrests. fayobserver.com ARRESTED: Cumberland County felony arrests Photos are from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. A Fayetteville man was arrested by U.S. Once in a lifetime, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, 16-year-old Raleigh teen charged with murder in Robeson County killing, The evidence was clear: Murdaugh juror reveals quick deliberation in SC murder trial, Day 29: Murdaugh sentenced to life, attorneys say theyll appeal to US Supreme Court if needed, What were the deciding factors in the Murdaugh guilty verdict? Dec. 11 Bishop Rhone, 27, was shot and killed in the 300 block of Independence Place. A motive has not been released. Dec. 3 Curtis Lamont Melvin, 50, of Spring Lake, was fatally shot in the 1000 block of West Orange Street. The people that lose their lives are the ones that are just at the wrong place at the wrong time, Hoskins said. Why fans love it, Angry customer shoots into Little Caesars drive-thru window, North Carolina cops say. Lee was reportedly shot after he and Robinson got into an argument because Lee was visiting Robinson's girlfriend, according to Lee's autopsy. 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. Hes never forgotten.. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. Others lost to violence in the city of Fayetteville between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 30, 2022, in Fayetteville include: Jan. 4 Eddie Saez, 34, was gunned down inside his Yadkin Road shop. Arrested: Nina Cole Benton. In 2016 he started PolitiFact NC, and before that he reported on local issues in several cities and towns. Anyone with information in McQueens killing is asked to contact Detective D. Shipp at 910-875-5111. Gun violence affects everyone.. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) A shooting Tuesday night in the 1100 block of Bunce Road is now a triple homicide as the infant that was injured has died. Marshals in Bennettsville, South Carolina, on a charge of first-degree murder in the teens death, police said. Jones and Windsor, who were friends, reportedly got into a fight before the shooting when Windsor refused to get out of Jones' girlfriend's car, according to Jones' charging document. An N&O review of the full dataset shows almost 400,000 entries dating back to 2007, about 75% of which contain no narrative or supplemental details just dates, incident addresses and descriptions of alleged offenses. Feb. 24 Perry Farrington, 27, of Forrest Gump Drive, was fatally shot in his grandfather's home in the 4600 block of Fen Court. Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. Police previously said officers had responded to a reported shooting along the 1400 block of Ferndell Drive in . Kimberley Spahos, director of the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys, which reviewed the case, said Walker's shooting was self-defense because Walker jumped onto Hash's vehicle and began to smash the windshield. 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. The majority of the homicides in Fayetteville this year resulted from shootings, with 38 of the 44 victims dying from gun violence. 9595 22 comments 91 shares Share It was a marked difference from years past, she said. Tips may be submitted by calling Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Mug shots of recent felony arrests in Cumberland County. Officers were called Monday to Jumper's Nite Life Bar at South Reilly Road in reference to a large disturbance and shooting, police said. 15-01-2016 22:27. So many people get killed.. Anyone who may feel they have been victimized or may have information regarding this investigation should call Human Trafficking Detective Senior Sgt. Yellow, black, brown, rich, poor. A witness told police Perry was walking in the grass shoulder when Gethers' Mercedes ran off the road and struck him before fleeing the scene, according to court documents. Support local journalism with a subscription to The Fayetteville Observer. We are not aware of whether a cyber incident has occurred in Fayetteville, Gargan said in an email. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. Fayetteville Observer. The Fayetteville Police Department reported 41 homicide investigations tied to 44 deaths in 2022, according to Sgt. Johnson reportedly said he shot Evans Jr. because he wasn't taking him seriously, according to Johnson's charging document. He died at Cape Fear Valley Hospital from his injuries, the release said. While police didnt say why they closed the case, a 911 caller told dispatchers her boyfriend shot Parker in self-defense after he threatened them with a gun. Its unclear how long the information which contained tens of thousands of detailed officer narratives dating back to 2016 was publicly available or how many users accessed it before it was removed. 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. Two people were killed by stabbings, one died as a result of an assault and one died in a hit-and-run. Mug shots of recent felony arrests in Cumberland County. State Sen. Kirk deViere, a Democrat who represents the area in the legislature, spoke about creating a community that his 5-year-old and other kids can safely grow up in. One, how are people getting access to guns so easily? The youngest victim was 10 months old; the oldest 71. Government records in North Carolina are public in nature unless identified as confidential pursuant to law. The Fayetteville Police Department, along with other local agencies, the Cumberland County Court System, and local non-profits work tirelessly to assist victims of domestic violence. He was loved by a lot of people, she said Friday. The case has been closed, police said. And Fayetteville published other public data there too, like the location of parks and city council districts. N. Mincey at 910-677-5514. Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department identified the victim as Kelia Horton, a 22-year-old woman and resident of Spring Lake, according to a news release issued Saturday afternoon. In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer, the oldest continually published paper in North Carolina and one of the largest family-owned papers in the country, launched a year-long series covering issues of crime and public safety in the city.But rather than dwelling on well understood problems drug abuse, political corruption, or the glaring absence of community and police resources . Thanksgiving was hard. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. At least one resident in the park was also struck by gunfire, according to police. The victims were overwhelmingly male; men comprised 32 of the 44 people killed. Matthew Visser, a spokesman for the 18th Airborne Corps. Norton, The Fayetteville Observer 10 hrs ago Hoda Kotb posts message amid mysterious absence from the 'Today' show, more news America's least-visited national parks: Perfect for the nature . We have to collectively not lose focus, not lose sight of this.. On Saturday, a nonprofit group called Heal The Ville was holding its second annual Stop The Violence rally at a park near downtown Fayetteville. The citys other ArcGIS datasets were offline as well. Fayetteville, NC, 28305. Javares Jamill Videll Young, 36, is charged with first-degree murder, assault by pointing a gun and felony breaking and entering to terrorize or injure in her death. A lot of people are angry, Hoskins said. Crime mapping provides an interactive map and information on crime occurring within the city limits of Fayetteville. July 1 Jada Johnson, 22, was fatally shot by Fayetteville Police Department Officer Zacharius Borom at her grandfathers home in the 2300 block of Colgate Drive. Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. Seven of those investigations have yet to be closed. The Observer said the killing, which happened around 7 p.m. on Maitland Drive in Fayetteville, was the city's fourth homicide in a week. To make an anonymous tip, She was transported to the hospital, but later died from her injuries. The autopsy states McQueen died of a gunshot wound to the head. www.fayobserver.com CONTACTS: Our team of reporters covers Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and the Cumberland County area. We as a community need to be intentional about reducing gun violence, he said, noting that theres been three deaths in the last two days., What I know is we have to come together as a community, he added. Crime Data/Police Reports Font Size: + - Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Get ready to change your clocks. The Fayetteville Observer 0:05 0:59 44 people were killed in 41 incidents in Fayetteville in 2022, police said. May proved the deadliest month with six investigations. Locklear is the second person arrested in McQueen's killing. ArcGIS uses a standardized system that allows common software, including Web browsers, to request data that powers maps and other applications. Dec. 13 Derek Samuel Spell, 34, was fatally shot during a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of Tamarack Drive. For non-emergencies, Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective S. Shirey at 910-751-3009 or Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Kairon Whittington . Young is the daughter of Fayetteville City Council member Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. Upon initial launch, decks of cards were provided to those in custody of the Cumberland County Detention Center. Two people died Friday afternoon in a crash that involved a Harnett County sheriff's deputy at Highway 210 and Ray Road in Spring Lake. The State Bureau of Investigation said in November the investigation into his death was ongoing.. Sept. 13 Army Sgt. The News & Observer has reached out to Fayetteville police for more information. To me, its just the dumbest thing. Aug. 3 Markus Richard Samples, 19, was fatally shot at the Travelodge at 2706 Cedar Creek Road. According to court documents, an Instagram livestream after the killing allegedly showed the teens in Bobo's stolen vehicle displaying a handgun believed to have been stolen from the soldier. Amanda Deloris Kelly, 30, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death. Special introductory offer for new subscribers only. ABC11 has Fayetteville local news covered. Awoman killed early Wednesday in a shootoutat a Fayetteville mobile home park off Bingham Drive was identified by police Wednesday afternoon as 19-year-oldNikayla McCray. You got to be careful out here, Clark said. Dennis Locklear Jr., 20, of the 1000 block of Wildwood Drive, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy in the May 16, 2021, killing of Davion McQueen, 21, of Raeford, according to a news release. Mangum was reportedly harassed and threatened by a romantic rival in the months preceding his death, and cell phone records showed Maynor messaging with the romantic rival in the minutes after Mangum's killing, according to court documents. Two people killed in crash with Harnett deputy's vehicle, Fort Bragg servicemember indicted in romance scam, COVID-19 fraud, Super Bowl champion returns home to read to elementary school students, Fayetteville neighborhood magnet for cars crashing into yards, begs NC DOT for help, Air Force relieves 6 officers at nuclear base after lapses, Apex crash sends motorcyclist to hospital. The series took reporter Greg Barnes to thirteen cities in seven states as he produced one in-depth feature a month. More:Here's what Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden hopes to accomplish in first 90 days. Farringtons grandfather, Claude Farrington, 73, was also shot but survived. Get the full analysis behind how media bias impacts breaking news. 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. Look at what happened in Raleigh just last week, when there was gun violence that struck right in our states capitol, he said. Ashley and Alonzos half-brother, Carl McGill, 24, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder police said. Banks-McLaughlin is married with five children, according to her biography on the City Council website. Khailil Tyheed Tamir Johnson, 19, is charged with first-degree murder in his killing. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. April 13 Nikayla McCray, 19, was shot and killed in the 1500 block of Alvin Drive. The Observer said the killing, which happened around 7 p.m. on Maitland Drive in Fayetteville, was the citys fourth homicide in a week. Subscribe today to support local journalism and enjoy unlimited digital access including videos, apps, sports news, and more. Aug. 11 Cesar Ivan Viera-Medina, 33, was fatally shot on South Windsor Drive. Police did not clarify the relationship between Vinson and Horton. It was higher than in 92.1% U.S. cities. FAYETTEVILLE, NC 4 DAYS AGO cbs17 What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. An arrest has not been made in the deaths. Sharode ONeal Bradley, 32, of Horseshoe Road is charged with first-degree murder in Trumps death. A veteran SC attorney weighs in, Alex Murdaugh murder trial jury begins deliberations same day 1 juror is removed. Aug. 23 Ricardo Pittman, 35, was shot in the 5000 block of Murchison Road. Police in Fayetteville are investigating a shooting in a suburban neighborhood around dinnertime Friday that killed the teenage daughter of a Fayetteville city councilwoman, The Fayetteville Observer reported. Young and his girlfriend were reportedly kicked out of Fink's home, where they had been living, and Fink saw Young allegedly assault an acquaintance, according to Young's charging document. Some information contained in the database, like drivers license numbers and social media screen names, is not explicitly barred from release by law. The number of homicides stood at 24. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Marshals Service at his home Thursday about 2:30 p.m., spokesman Brian Alfano said Friday. He is a Special Forces communications sergeant with the 3rd Special Forces Group, according to Capt. News from The Fayetteville Observer All of today's top news stories from The Fayetteville Observer. Ashley, who was also shot, still has a bullet lodged in her lower back, she said. Fayetteville third quarter crime statistics were presented during a Nov. 8, 2021, Fayetteville City Council meeting. Tyreese Robinson, 30, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing. They dont understand why this happened to such a good kid.. 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. 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. July 6 Chelsea Marie Fink, 34, of Blake Street, was fatally shot in the 2000 block of Blake Street. Jquan Rashod Fitzgerald; Lacey Antonie Simpkins; Gregory McNeil; Reginald Ray Townsend Jr. Kairon Whittington; Rayshawn Rouse; Deven McClain; Walker Johnson IV; Christopher Hunter; News & Crime of the Week; . In the last 5 years Fayetteville has seen rise of violent crime and decline of . The victim is Coryonna Young, the 15-year-old daughter of City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, the paper reported, citing Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. Alpha Caldwell. Fayetteville has a gun violence problem that touches too many families, the women said. 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. As of Tuesday morning, the police departments crime map no longer loaded any data. May 9 Frank Milton Sonny Carmichael Jr., 71, was found dead outside of a vacant building downtown. A motive has not been released. Lamon Isaiah Townsend, 21, was arrested by U.S. 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. The Fayetteville Observer's media bias is center. 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. Fifteen of the victims were under the age of 30. The city of Fayetteville exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information from more than five years of police reports in an online crime mapping database accessible to the public.. No one has been arrested in his killing. Hash was not charged in Walkers death. Cameras installed on Bragg buses to help catch drivers. July 14 Heather Lalla Melvin, 54, was fatally shot by her husband in a murder-suicide at the couple's Berkshire Road home. That hadnt happened as of Monday afternoon, Gargan said. Our thoughts and prayers are with Councilwoman Banks-McLaughlin and her family.. That person's name was not released. Hoskins said Friday her brothers killing has made family gatherings unbearably painful. 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. Oct. 18 Shaquille Deonte Bratcher, 29, was fatally shot in the 7300 block of South Raeford Road. April 24 Jarod Perry, 20, was fatally hit by a car in the 3500 block of Boone Trail. Vinson has been charged with first degree murder and discharging a firearm into occupied property. Tirreil Mario Maynor, 39, was arrested by U.S. Font Size: +-Feedback Print Gregory McNeil . What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. July 17 Norelly Lockamy, 40, died after being gravely injured in a fire in the 1500 block of Lyon Road. Locklear Jr. was arrested by members of the U.S. She described how Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners once bustling with activity were small and somber this year. 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. Hoskins and Clark said they each knew several of the other victims killed in Fayetteville in 2022. Marshals on Thursday in a 2021 slaying in Raeford, the Hoke County Sheriffs Office said. Copies of previously submitted police reports are available by following the above link. 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 No one has been arrested in his death. A motive has not been released. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Tyler Dukes is an investigative reporter for The News & Observer who specializes in data and public records. Beth Gargan, a spokesperson with the N.C. Department of Information Technology, confirmed Monday that the circumstances of the data exposure met the definition of a cyber incident under state law, requiring the police department to report details to state cybersecurity officials. The Community Watch Groups Portal provides a range of information about each type of group across Fayetteville. Call Us (910) 483-TIPS. The city of Fayetteville exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information from more than five years of police reports in an online crime mapping database accessible to the public. Fayetteville, North Carolina, has one of the highest crime rates in America for a city over 100,000 people, with sky-high rates of larceny (8th highest in the U.S.), burglary (6th), and property crimes (5th). More:'It's been really a lovely life': This Fayetteville woman is still painting at 100, Everybodys down, Hoskins said. Rasheem Lopez Grant, 28, of South Carolina, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and felony conspiracy. Online Tip. Here's what Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden hopes to accomplish in first 90 days, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. May 7 Sierra Harper, 22, was fatally shot in the 2900 block of Gordon Way after a domestic dispute with her girlfriend, police said. FAYETTEVILLE, NC 11 HOURS AGO cbs17 But beyond that statement, the department as of Tuesday morning has not released additional details or answered questions about the incident, including how many people may have obtained the data and whether victims of the exposure will be notified. This case is still open, and more charges may be forthcoming, the release said. Look. 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." Photos are from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. In 2017, he completed a fellowship at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. State law prohibits government workers from intentionally publishing Social Security numbers, financial information and other specific personal identifying information. June 26 Douglas Mangum, 30, was fatally shot in the 1600 block of Veanna Drive. And almost all of the entries from 2018 to May 12, 2022, when the data ends, contain officer narratives. Current North Carolina law has a maximum punishment of two . Locklear Jr. is also being held in the Hoke County jail without bail, the release stated. 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. 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