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Wilmington Police Department

WPD hosts kids at annual Demo Day

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Kids have big dreams. For the kids who dream of being a cop, today was their lucky day. Full story...
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WPD cracks down on illegal turns at downtown fountain

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There's a temptation in the air around 5th and Market Street in Wilmington. A temptation to turn left. And it's illegal. Full story...
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Crash victim sues city, police officer

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The City of Wilmington is asking for an extension after man filed a suit against a Wilmington Police officer and the city stemming from a crash involving the officer nearly two years ago. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Teen killed in Creekwood was charged with murder in 2007

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One man has died and a second male victim is being treated at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Investigators currently are canvassing the neighborhood and interviewing potential witnesses. Full story...
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Wilmington to implement committee to regulate downtown bars

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video It's easy to point the finger as to why downtown Wilmington has such a bad reputation, but there's no denying there's a problem. As the Wilmington Police Department tries to reduce violence surrounding the late night bar scene the Wilmington City Council is taking it's own steps. Full story...
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Police say drug suspect was "CEO" of Wilmington heroin

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video Police say he was the head of the company when it came to selling heroin, but now he's behind bars. Narcotics detectives describe Arthur Curtis King as the CEO of the Wilmington heroin supply. They say he worked his way on up just like an employee working for a big corporation. Full story...
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Suspected heroin dealer, drugs off street after early-morning bust

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Investigators say the arrest of 50-year-old Arthur Curtis King of Wilmington is the conclusion of a six-month investigation by WPD's vice unit. Full story...
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WPD cracks down on traffic violations

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video Thinking of running that red light or cutting through a median? Beware. The Wilmington Police Department is making sure drivers are being safe. Today officers cracked down during on traffic violations at Carolina Beach Road and Shipyard Blvd. during Operation Red Light. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Chief Evangelous discusses downtown issues

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videoIn the wake of another weekend of violence and other problems downtown, Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous joined Ann McAdams onset during WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 5:30 Wednesday to talk about what's going on and what can be done. Full story...
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Police, council trying to fix continued downtown problems

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videoAnother weekend and more violence in downtown Wilmington. When the bars closed in Wilmington this weekend, police say fights broke out, a police horse and patrol car became victims and someone reported a man pointing a gun at people. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Police canvassing Wilmington to remind drivers to lock cars

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video Lock your doors and hide your valuables. That's the warning Wilmington Police could very well leave on your windshield. Full story...
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Communication a key crime-fighting tool

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video Policing Wilmington can be a tough task. Today WWAY got an inside look at the police station as lieutenants and detectives gathered to share some successes and talk about how they can continue to improve crime prevention. Full story...
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Police close downtown street after suspicious bag found

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Wilmington Police shut down Water Street downtown for a few hours this morning after finding a suspicious bag. The call came in around 9:50 a.m. Full story...
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WPD honors citizen for thwarting robbery

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Wilmington Police honored a man who risked his life to help out a convenience store clerk. Officers honored Troy Hancock for his bravery with a plaque. Full story...
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Accused bank robber says he needs help; Dad agrees

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videoJust days out of prison, a man is back behind bars accused of robbing two banks in Wilmington. Now he's talking to WWAY from jail. So is the man's father, who contacted us over the weekend about his son's problems. He also called the police to report his son. Full story...
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