Four Charged After Downtown Wilmington Brawl
Wilmington police arrested four men for resisting an officer after a Halloween-weekend fight on Front Street.
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November 2, 2026
Downtown Wilmington Fight Disrupts Halloween CelebrationsSeveral people fought on Front Street during Saturday night Halloween festivities, prompting a response from about a dozen additional officers.
October 28, 2026
Court Sentences Wilmington Man to Prison for Firearm CrimeJoshua Maddox will serve up to 117 months following a conviction for illegal possession of a handgun.
October 24, 2026
Wilmington Police Investigate Shooting on Nixon StreetA 25-year-old woman was hospitalized after a shooting early Saturday morning near Fourth and Nixon streets.
October 5, 2026
Cedric Johnson Sentenced in Fatal Stabbing CaseA court sentenced Cedric Johnson to 55-77 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter in Wilmington.
October 1, 2026
Police Arrested Fourth Suspect in Wilmington HomicideQuintell Green Jr. has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting in Wilmington.
September 22, 2026
Wilmington Man Charged With Murder and RobberyA 24-year-old suspect is being held without bond following charges filed in connection with an early September incident.
September 21, 2026
Two Arrested After Wilmington Drive-By ShootingPolice have taken two suspects into custody following a September 9 drive-by shooting in Wilmington.
September 18, 2026
Wilmington Man Sentenced for Violent Stabbing AttackA judge sentenced a 47-year-old repeat offender to over nine years in prison for an assault in Wilmington.