Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue

Friday's robbery on Elliott Road was carried out in a similar fashion to another SECU branch robbery on Pittsboro Street Tuesday.

This week’s Hometown Hero is Chapel Hill Police special events officer Phil Smith! Ron Stutts spoke with Police Chief and Executive Director for Community Safety Chris Blue about the impact that Phil has had on the community and the valuable work that he does for special events in the area. “For a number of years now, […]

Margaret Gibson, 86, and Eric Gibson, 53, were found dead on Thursday.

Chapel Hill Police have yet to say if any have been ruled out as suspects.

Chapel Hill Police Sgt. Bryan Walker confirmed Wednesday at 10:35 a.m. that Franklin Street was closed in both directions between Estes Dr and Elliott Rd for a natural gas leak.

The Chapel Hill Police Department has asked the State Bureau of Investigation for additional help in the murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth.

CHAPEL HILL – Chapel Hill Police are seeking information in a shooting incident that took place on Walnut Street last Saturday evening. Sometime between 5:00 and 7:26 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, an individual fired a single bullet into a residence on Walnut Street. Nobody was in the residence at the time, though, and there […]

This week - Scammers are getting smarter and increasingly targeting older adults — but you can stay one step ahead. In this episode, we sit down with Amy Nofziger from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, who brings 20+ years of experience helping victims and tracking emerging scams. She breaks down the most common schemes hitting seniors today, how criminals use emotional manipulation and even AI-generated voices, and how you can spot a scam before it happens. You’ll also learn exactly what to do if you or a loved one falls victim, plus the free resources available to help protect your family.  This episode also includes bonus radio content, a compelling interview with Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew weighing in on the topic. This is an essential conversation to share with anyone at risk. Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

Officers arrested 32-year-old Alexander Quinn Zeman, who the department says approached two people and demanded their keys at gunpoint. 

A former Chapel Hill police officer was arrested in Florida for plans to carry out a mass shooting at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.