Informational

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: Town of Chapel Hill Police Investigate Report of Armed Robbery On October 30, 2015 at approximately 2:30 am, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery in Chapel Hill.  A male and female were walking along North Columbia Street (near Isley Street) when they were…

UPDATE – Chapel Hill Police Make Arrest in Domestic Assault Investigation Kevin Tyler Schuster has been apprehended.  Schuster was arrested in Canadian County, Oklahoma for Possessing a Stolen Vehicle. Schuster is awaiting extradition back to North Carolina to face charges stemming from the October 24th incident. His charges include the following: Felony – Assault by…

Town of Chapel Hill Police Investigate Violent Domestic Assault On October 24, 2015 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a reported domestic assault on Hillview Road in Chapel Hill.  The suspect is Kevin Tyler Schuster, a 27 year old white male.  He is 5’ 11” tall and has a medium…

The University will TEST the emergency sirens and text messages on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. While we test the sirens each semester to make sure the equipment works properly—and the first test was a success—this second test is required because new equipment installed at DPS Emergency Communication Center and ITS Control Center need…

Keith Demetrius Wright DOB 02/25/1995 The Chapel Hill Police Department has charged Keith Demetrius Wright, of Durham, with involvement in crimes which occurred at several downtown fraternity/sorority areas of Chapel Hill in recent weeks. Wright has been charged with the following crimes: Two counts of Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle Two counts of Felony…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The National Weather Service predicts that the North Carolina coast may feel the effects of Hurricane Joaquin by this weekend. The impact on central North Carolina, including the Triangle area, remains uncertain. University officials are closely monitoring reports from emergency management agencies and state officials and taking precautions to keep…

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: Verizon has restored the local cellphone coverage which had been disrupted earlier today.  Verizon customers needing to reach UNC-Chapel Hill Public Safety in an emergency can again dial 9-1-1 on either a cellphone or land line.  Non-emergency calls to UNC Public Safety should still be through 919-962-8100 via either cellphone…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Emergency Communication during Verizon Disruption UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY:   Verizon is currently experiencing a disruption of cellphone coverage (cellphone and data) for our region.   Until this problem is resolved, Verizon customers needing to reach UNC-Chapel Hill Public Safety in an emergency should dial 9-1-1 on a land…

(September 4, 2015) — As the 3rd anniversary of the murder of Faith Hedgepeth approaches, the Chapel Hill Police Department and NC SBI are renewing their appeal for information from the public.  Last year, significant information about the case was released with the hope that it would result in a community member providing something new that…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: You may hear the University’s emergency sirens on Wednesday, August 26, between noon and 1 p.m. during a TEST that is part of Alert Carolina, our ongoing safety awareness campaign. No action is required. The sirens sound only for a major emergency or an immediate safety or health threat, such…