Anyone who has casually followed local news over the past 12 months knows that gun violence in our community is not only uncommon but more or less a permanent fixture of life in many neighborhoods in our city. Last night was one of the very worst nights weve had in this city. Wilmington District Attorney Ben David said. A new Murdaugh series debuts on Netflix. My sister actually went unconscious. Thomas Tilmon said at a news. The caller told the operator, "We were asleep, me and Korry, my friend." This is possible by associating the 9.4 million reported crimes in the U.S, including over 2 million geocoded point locations. Then the couple returned, claiming that they had been assaulted. The Wilmington Police Department Gang Unit, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and ATF found CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) The Women-in-Fire Prescribed Training Exchange intentionally setting 30 acres ablaze in Carolina Beach State Park on March 1st. publisher_id: "7056", In addition to the money, the city has agreed to take ownership of WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) A shooting in the Hillcrest community left two people injured Sunday morning. A Netflix series that filmed in the New Hanover County is coming to the streaming service in April. On Saturday, a double homicide rocked the Providence community in the Middle Sound area of Wilmington. Game time is at 2:00 PM ET on March 4. The burn A Calabash woman died after a collision on U.S. 17. In addition to the money, the city has agreed to take ownership of A trial is underway for two parents charged in connection with the death of their infant son in August 2020. MacColl was also found guilty of misdemeanor official misconduct and acquitted of a separate felony tied to WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence charity tennis tournament started on Friday, March 3. Crime : Bryant, AR: Wilmington, NC: United States: Violent Crime: 10.3: 35.4: 22.7: Property Crime . Police officers patrol the campus seven days a week, 365 days a year. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Dry and windy weather conditions across southeastern North Carolina have prompted fire officials to caution against starting fires in your yard. Based on a student body population of 17,499, that's 42.86 incidents per 1,000 students. A spokeswoman for the N.C. State Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Calabash Road near Carolina Shores around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. House Bill 140, titled Civilian . Wilmington police charged 26-year-old Jasmine Leonard with first degree arson and arson/burning certain buildings Wednesday, September 11. What happened to the Blue Ribbon Commission? City Council voted unanimously to name Interim Chief of Police Donny Williams as permanent Chief of Police for the City of Wilmington. Around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to shots fired near the 800 block of South 14th Street, Wilmington Police Department Criminal Investigations Capt. The eight swimmers and divers were named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators for their academic and physical, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { The burn WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 2,100 bags of heroin were located after Wilmington police, the FBI and ATF searched a house on the 400 block of S. 17th Street after a months long investigation. Our nationally-comparable school ratings are covered under US Patent No. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) A Wilmington man is accused of stalking and cyberstalking his victims. He was transported RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - A man sentenced to life in prison in a 1992 murder case in New Hanover County is being considered for parole, according to a news release from the N.C. Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. When officers arrived, they found two people with non life threatening injuries. He is believed to be moving on foot. WILMINGTON, NC 1 DAY AGO 7 The total crime rate in Wilmington has decreased by 5% year to year. After . Today, the case remains an open investigation wherein we continue to gather evidence. People who live in Wilmington generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. partner_name: "WWAY TV", element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", WILMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) A 77-year-old man was killed after his horse & buggy was struck from behind in Wilmington Township on Saturday evening. According to Nadia and Jasmine, the beating eventually stopped and the couple took off. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- At approximatley 4:44 p.m. Thursday evening, the driver of a vehicle ran off of the road at the intersection of Market Street and Middle Sound Loop road in Ogden. text: "Promote your event", A Facebook post about the incident went viral and caught the attention of local news -- but many questions remain. }); WPD communication specialist Brandon Shope, however, said the department could not comment on the investigation. She's among thousands affected by rising property crime so far this, Former Raleigh County Housing Director Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crime, North Carolina businessman still out on bond after 13-count conspiracy indictment, 16-year-old Raleigh teen charged with murder in Robeson County killing. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office also did not respond to additional requests for comment and said in a news release on Saturday that the investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", New Hanover County has launched a public survey for residents to provide feedback on the planned library in Northchase. Providence neighbors also saida lot of cars were always parked at the house at one time, which was pretty unusual for them since it's a single-family neighborhood. KEEP READING Crime Map for Wilmington, NC Crime Map Trends Analytics Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive Other 03/01/2023 12:08 PM 2400 BLOCK OF S COLLEGE RD Robbery 02/28/2023 8:47 PM 200 BLOCK OF S 5TH AV Theft 02/28/2023 8:02 PM 800 BLOCK OF S KERR AV Theft 02/28/2023 7:51 PM 800 BLOCK OF S KERR AV Assault 02/28/2023 7:00 PM 400 BLOCK OF SEMMES DR 2023 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 910.343.1640, News Classical Two people injured in weekend shooting in Wilmington WWAY News 17 hours ago Brunswick Man threatening to harm himself and deputies taken into custody in Shallotte WWAY News February 24, 2023. There are many in our community who are working hard for change but are those efforts well-coordinated, well funded, and properly integrated? Anyone with information can contact the Wilmington Police Department at (910) 343-3609 or use the Wilmington, NC PD app. Wilmington man waits for council to give green light on lawsuit settlement money. According to a news release, Wilmington police arrested David Arthur Brooks, 43, of Wilmington for stalking and cyberstalking. Officers met with a total of four people (2 groups of 2 people) and heard a complaint from each group that they had been assaulted by the other group. 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This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Wilmington. She's 510 and weighs about 230 pounds. According to the sheriffs office, a Leland physician received a call from Sgt. Wilmington Police said the collision involved two cars. It hits close to home.. Okay, stop, stop, stop. As a victim myself, WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) Wilmington police are searching for 17-year-old Carson Michael Groves. At the same time, he was telling me to shut the eff up repeatedly. Crime risk indices are nationally comparable on a 1 100 scale, where 100 means safer than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods. 09/13/2019 10:17 AM 2018 Wilmington Police Department Annual Report Released We are extremely proud of our family in blue and the hard work and dedication they bring to the City of Wilmington each day. In November of 1994, Benjamin Peterson was found guilty of first-degree WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A four-car crash involving a New Hanover Co. Sheriff deputys vehicle blocked several lanes at the intersection of North College Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 2. The exit from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to South Front Street in downtown Wilmington reopened to traffic Friday morning, ahead of schedule. It remains unclear where Williams was at the time of the shooting, but according to the 911 call, Tyson was allegedly in the same room asthe unknown woman sleeping at the time of the shooting. "Were all still waiting to see what the investigation shows because we have no idea whats gone down over there.. Nadia said her sister, barely able to speak, asked her to call the police who eventually arrived. Authorities have not released the names of the people killed. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Eight UNCW Seahawks are being recognized for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, and in the water. Wilmington Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1400 block of Meares Street around 10:40 a.m. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office confirmed the double homicide in a news release on Saturday afternoon, which involved 21-year-oldBri-yanna Williams, and 29-year-old Koredreese "Korry"Tyson. For Nadia and Jasmine, thats important, because the man they claim assaulted them Jack Andrew McLoughlin is currently out on bond after being charged with felony assault by strangulation. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. According to a news release, the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office Vice and Narcotic Division with the assistance of the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office just wrapped up a multi-jurisdictional investigation. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wilmington may be as high as 1 in 14 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 46 in the southeast part of the city. The New American magazine, published twice a month in print and daily online, is the essential news source for freedom-loving Americans. 11-year-old injured in overnight Rocky Mount shooting. Crime risk data are updated annually. In the early morning hours of July 14, 2021, members of the Wrightsville Beach Police Department (WBPD) responded to a call for service in the area of the beach strand east of E. Salisbury Street. Wilmington Police Department detectives have solved a 1995 rape case, finally providing closure for the now 50-year-old female victim. I cant imagine the loss and suffering these families are experiencing now., David said the grief being felt should be met with the same commitment to doing justice for the victims in this case..