Wilmington Police Earn NCLEA Re-Accreditation
The Wilmington Police Department is the first North Carolina law enforcement agency to receive re-accreditation through the NCLEA program.
Wilmington Crime News
In Wilmington, crime news means investigations, law enforcement operations, court proceedings and public safety initiatives. This page reports on the justice system and the incidents that shape safety across the city.
Accidents
Near-Drowning Survivor Shares Story at UNCW
Nicole Woods spoke to university students about the importance of water safety after surviving a May incident.
Law Enforcement
Wilmington Police Investigate Officer-Involved Incident
The department is reviewing video footage after an officer appeared to slam a man to the ground during a traffic stop.
Violence
Four Charged After Downtown Wilmington Brawl
Wilmington police arrested four men for resisting an officer after a Halloween-weekend fight on Front Street.
Sex Crimes
Gator Strong Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
The Wilmington, North Carolina, services company agreed to pay $25,000 and accept a two-year consent decree after a federal discrimination lawsuit.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel safe in your community following the recent series of armed robberies?
Wilmington Police Arrest Suspect for Armed Robbery Spree
A 60-year-old man is in custody following a series of armed robberies and an attempted robbery across Wilmington.
More in Crime
Day to day, that means police activity, major court cases, crime trends and developments within the justice system. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Changes in law enforcement policies or judicial procedures often serve as the primary focus for city reporting. The balance between public safety initiatives and legal rights remains a central theme throughout the reporting.