WILMINGTON – Mayor Dennis Williams touted new crime statistics at a town hall meeting Tuesday night, saying overall crime in the city decreased 14 percent in 2014 compared to 2012. “I think when you ...

Wilmington residents want their future mayor to tackle crime. “I hear gunshots and I say, ‘There goes another one.’ It is just ridiculous,” one resident says. • In January 2015 ...

In response to a request by The News Journal, the candidates offered the top five points of their policing plans. • Wilmington residents want their future mayor to tackle crime. “I hear gunshots and I ...

In the aftermath of a third-party investigation into the Wilmington Police Department and its leadership, the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA) has called upon the Wilmington ...

having recently paid one out to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) tied to that devastating storm. “It takes ...

Murders rose 71% in the city of Wilmington in 2024 compared with ... The FBI issues official annual crime statistics.

WILMINGTON – An end-of-year crime report shows Wilmington had a 21% drop in crime in 2024, including a drop in shootings. “We are proud to..... Meet The Team Advertise with Us! Subscribe Subscribe ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New numbers show violent crime is down in Wilmington. That drop has grabbed the attention of the White House. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden toured a ...

According to Coburn, violent crime decreased 20% in Wilmington between 2019 and 2023. Homicides have decreased 41% from their peak in 2020. These rates are what brought the president's domestic ...

According to Coburn, violent crime decreased 20% in Wilmington between 2019 and 2023. Homicides have decreased 41% from their peak in 2020. These rates are what brought the president's domestic policy ...