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- 11/01/2023 5:05 PM
Chapel Hill Police Identify Individual
Update (11/2/2023): This individual has been identified as John Isaac Roach, 48, of Chapel Hill. He is charged with misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury.
- 11/01/2023 11:50 AM
Chapel Hill Police Seek Information
The Chapel Hill Police Department is aware of a social media post describing an assault of a community member who is Muslim. We’re working to identify and connect with the victim in order to offer support and investigate.
- 11/01/2023 8:30 AM
November Traffic-Safety Initiatives
The Chapel Hill Police Department is planning several pedestrian safety enforcement operations in November, in addition to normal patrols.
- 10/30/2023 1:00 PM
Tips for a Spooktacular and Safe Halloween
Whether you’re trick-or-treating with little goblins, attending a costume party, or decorating your home, the Chapel Hill Fire Department has safety tips for you and your loved ones.
- 10/25/2023 1:38 PM
Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing 15-year-old
Davionne Grant, of Chapel Hill, was located Wednesday afternoon.
- 10/24/2023 11:25 AM
October 31 in Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill is preparing for Halloween. Plans include a closure of Franklin Street, Columbia Street, and a few connecting roads to vehicle traffic Tuesday, October 31, to protect people walking, biking, and moving around downtown.
- 10/02/2023 8:30 AM
October Traffic-Safety Initiatives
The Guardians of the Hill are asking drivers to be mindful, especially on Halloween, as children head out to trick-or-treat in Chapel Hill neighborhoods.
- 09/26/2023 3:39 PM
Update: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Reopens
Update (9/26/2023 7:35 p.m.): Both northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. have reopened in this area.
- 09/13/2023 3:15 PM
Chapel Hill Police Arrest Man on Outstanding Warrants
At around 2:45 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department arrested Mickel Deonte Harris in the 300 block of Formosa Lane on outstanding warrants related to an assault on September 5, 2023.
- 08/31/2023 1:50 PM
September Traffic-Safety Initiatives
The Chapel Hill Police Department is continuing an increased number of pedestrian safety enforcement operations in September as students adjust to their back-to-school routines.
- 08/30/2023 4:50 AM
Update: E. Franklin Street Reopens at Elliott Road
Update (2 p.m. 8/30/23): E. Franklin Street has reopened at Elliott Road. Crews are still working in the area of N. Elliott Road, which remains closed in both directions in front of Chapel Hill Fire Station 3.
- 08/23/2023 12:00 PM
Safety First: Essential Back-to-School Traffic Tips
As summer vacation draws to a close, the Chapel Hill Police Department is sharing an urgent traffic safety message: slow down and watch for students heading to and from school.
- 08/18/2023 5:45 AM
UPDATE | Homestead Rd. Reopens Near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Homestead Road reopened in both directions between Weaver Dairy Road Ext. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- 08/16/2023 7:26 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Reopens Between Homestead Rd. and Estes Dr.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard has reopened between Homestead Road and Estes Drive, following a downed tree and power lines which fell during a powerful storm yesterday afternoon.
- 08/04/2023 5:10 PM
Chapel Hill Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing Person
Donald Ray Alston, 47, of Chapel Hill, was last seen on July 28, around 7 p.m., in the area of Green Street.
- 07/31/2023 2:45 PM
August Traffic-Safety Initiatives
The Chapel Hill Police Department is planning an increased number of pedestrian safety enforcement operations as students return to both UNC and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) at the end of August.
- 07/22/2023 9:45 PM
Chapel Hill Fire Dept. Completes W. Franklin Street Fire Investigation
Update (11:30 a.m. 8/10/2023): The Chapel Hill Fire Department’s investigation is complete and officials have determined that the fire originated on the roof, due to work being done at the time, and that the cause of the fire was accidental.
- 07/20/2023 8:15 AM
Join Us to Celebrate 40 Years of National Night Out
The Town of Chapel Hill invites you and your neighbors to join staff for free food, games, music, and family fun on National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1.
- 07/19/2023 2:00 AM
Missing Person Located
Lillia Larson, 23, of Chapel Hill, was safely located a few hours after she was reported missing.
- 07/12/2023 12:35 PM
Chelsea vs. Wrexham in Chapel Hill on July 19
Soccer fans from across the country and around the world will be in town for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Kenan Memorial Stadium.