Chapel Hill Police Reports: July 29 - Aug. 13
Here's your weekly crime roundup.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Rise and fall: The 110 year history of UNC's Confederate monument, Silent Sam
Conceived in 1908, completed in 1913, then torn down in 2018, Silent Sam was a lightning rod symbol on UNC's campus for over 100 years. Even now, as the one-year anniversary of its toppling approaches and the statue remains hidden in storage, Silent Sam continues to spark conversations on race and history.
Meet interim Police Chief Thomas Younce: from the Air Force to UNC
Members of the campus safety commission say there's a "crisis of trust" at UNC between law enforcement and the community. Thomas Younce has a wide background in many realms of policing, and experience as an Air Force captain.
Suspect arrested in Chapel Hill bank robbery case
The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested a Durham man following the robberies of two State Employees' Credit Union locations in Chapel Hill in July.
Chapel Hill police issue warrant for suspect in SECU robbery case
Here's what happened with two recent robberies at the Chapel Hill State Employees' Credit Union locations.
Candidates for police chief face tough questions, comment on campus culture
Two finalists for the University's police chief position, who both currently serve in higher education law enforcement, will answer questions on Tuesday morning in Wilson Library. The University is considering at least four individuals at this time, and hopes to have made a hire by the start of the fall semester.
Police searching for suspect following robbery at SECU on Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill Police are searching for a man after he demanded cash from a teller at the State Employees’ Credit Union on Pittsboro Street.
UNC narrows candidates for chief of police, invites finalists to campus
In the wake of the former Police Chief Jeff McCracken begins a new process to hire for the position — one that has been at the brunt of much controversy and finger pointing.
Man arrested after home invasion is thwarted by 11-year-old with machete
A man faces charges following a breaking and entering incident that was stopped by a machete-wielding 11-year-old.
Weeks after her arrest, UNC employee fired for her protest of an active shooter drill
A UNC employee was arrested after protesting an active shooter drill being carried out by UNC Police, which involved paintball-style masks and practice ammunition. After an investigation by the University, she was fired last week.
Chapel Hill Police investigate armed carjacking on North Columbia Street
Chapel Hill Police responded to a report of a carjacking on North Columbia Street at 4:49 a.m. Wednesday, June 12.
Campus Safety Commission to tackle 'lack of trust' between UNC community and police
Tasked with improving relations between the community and the police, the campus safety commission is a new group made up of faculty, staff and students. They met this week to go over recent incidents on campus and game-plan ways to increase student trust in the police.
Man charged with robbing Hillsborough convenience store
The Orange Count Sherrif's Office charged Brandon Lamar Wiggins with common law robbery, larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen motor vehicle on Tuesday morning.
Firefighter injured, two residents displaced by fire at Park Apartments
A fire at Park Apartments in Chapel Hill was caused by an unattended candle.
Local group holds benefit concert to move transgender inmate to women's prison
The House of Kanautica, an organization advocating for Kanautica Zayre-Brown, a transgender woman's, transfer to a correctional facility meant for women held a benefit concert on June 1.
Fire extinguished with no injuries at Estes Park Apartments
Here's what happened with the fire at Estes Park Apartments on Tuesday afternoon.
Police K-9s are officers too, so this organization helps outfit them for the role
It's not just about looking on-duty, but being protected from threats when these K-9s enter high-risk situations. Thanks to a grant from Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit group based out of Massachusetts.
Shanghai Dumpling closed until further notice following early-morning fire
No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Chapel Hill police remind drivers to be vigilant following increased accidents
Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
One person injured Wednesday in a shooting on Della Street
A shooting on the 100 block of Della Street on Wednesday sent one to the hospital, no suspect is currently in custody.
