Police Assign Dedicated Team to Investigate Vehicle Break-Ins Published on August 04, 2026 The Chapel Hill Police Department is assigning a dedicated team to investigate vehicle break-ins. The team is focusing on trends in times and locations of these crimes. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Smoky Conditions Continue After Brush Fire Published on May 20, 2026 Firefighters expect smoky conditions to last several days due to hotspots smoldering following a brush fire near Seawell School Road Wednesday. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Arrest, Charge Man Following Estes Drive Armed Robbery Published on May 20, 2026 The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested and charged Alexander Quinn Zeman, 32, of Chapel Hill, following an armed robbery at Chapel Hill Community Center Park at 120 S. Estes Drive. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Chapel Hill Fire Rescue Investigating House Fire on Redbud Lane Published on May 11, 2026 The Chapel Hill Fire Rescue is investigating a house fire that began just before 7 a.m. at the corner of Redbud Lane and Honeysuckle Road. Tagged as: , Community Safety
CARE Team Extending Operating Hours Starting April 6 Published on April 06, 2026 The partnership between Orange County and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro is extending its operating hours to Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Arrest Suspect in Westminster Drive Shooting Published on April 05, 2026 Officers discovered a man with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital and treated for his injuries. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Department Remembers K9 Mando Published on April 01, 2026 The Guardians of the Hill are remembering K9 Mando, who died following a sudden illness while off duty last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Investigate Gunfire on N. Roberson St. Published on March 16, 2026 At 4:44pm, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of gunfire on N. Roberson Street between W. Franklin and W. Rosemary Streets. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Duplex Fire Displaces Eight People, None Injured Published on February 21, 2026 At 6:10am, the Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a duplex on Old University Station Road at Weaver Dairy Road. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Investigate Vehicle Break Ins, Share Safety Tips Published on February 20, 2026 Investigators are asking all community members to take steps to protect their property as police work to identify and charge suspects. Tagged as: , Community Safety