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Wilmington Police

Man faces charges after targeting a helicopter with a laser

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A Wilmington man is facing a felony charge after shining a laser on the police helicopter. Full story...
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Wilmington Police involved in an accident Wednesday night

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There was a rather unusual accident that took place Wednesday night. It involved a Wilmington police car, responding to an accident. Full story...
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Wilmington Police using different technique to keep streets safe this holiday season

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videoWith the holidays quickly approaching and drivers taking to the roads, Wilmington Police are trying to keep the streets safe by stopping impaired drivers. But they are using techniques other than traditional check points. Full story...
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SABLE helicopter catches a group of robbery suspects

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Police say the SABLE helicopter's new infrared camera system was instrumental in catching a group of robbery suspects Saturday night. Full story...
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Two local female officers make history

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Lieutenant Kathleen Cochran of the Wilmington Police Department and Major Rhonda Smith of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department just graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Full story...
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Two Wilmington police officers resign

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Two Wilmington police officers resigned after their involvement in an off-duty incident early Saturday morning. Full story...
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Wilmington Police introduce "Text a Tip" program

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Wilmington Police have a new program they hope will encourage people to come forward with crime tips. Full story...
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Downtown Wilmington police authority

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On any given Friday or Saturday night you can see plenty of Wilmington police downtown. Now, one local organization is working to give those officers more authority. Full story...
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New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department and the Wilmington Police Department join forces

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The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department and the Wilmington Police Department are joining forces to try and reduce gang violence in the area. Full story...
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Woman killed in early-morning shooting

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videoA 45-year-old woman is dead after an early-morning shooting in Wilmington's Creekwood Community. Full story...
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Rewards offered in two Wilmington crimes

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The WPD and the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission are teaming up for a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who sexually assaulted and stabbed a 24-year-old woman. Full story...
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Human bones found in Wilmington

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Wilmington Police are investigating human skeletal remains found behind a business in the 3500 block of Carolina Beach Road Saturday afternoon. Investigators say passersby found the scattered remains that appear to be from two people. Full story...
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Wilmington detectives have lead in year-old murder case

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It's been one year since Ronald Conyers Jr. was found dead in an alley near downtown Wilmington. His murder remains unsolved, but investigators say they are getting closer. That's news his mother Samantha Buchanon has been waiting for. Full story...
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