Informational

Dear Chapel Hill Community: Our hearts go out to Professor Liu, his family, loved ones and colleagues during this very difficult time and in the wake of an unspeakable and senseless tragedy. Safety is our highest community priority. During this difficult time, we are reminded of the importance of the partnerships that have been formed…

Dear Carolina community: I am writing in regard to the tragic loss of a member of the Carolina community. As many of you know, Dr. Feng Liu, a research professor in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, passed away this morning in what the Chapel Hill Police Department is calling a robbery/homicide. This is a tremendous…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Chapel Hill Police Make Arrest in Robbery / Homicide Town of Chapel Hill Police has released the following information: On July 23, 2014, Chapel Hill Police Officers responded to a report of a serious assault and robbery on W. University Drive in Chapel Hill. Officers arrived and found a victim…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: UNC Police Seek Information in Burglary Investigation UNC Police are seeking help in their investigation into the report of a burglary to a room at Granville Towers West occurring on Tuesday afternoon, July 22. A resident reported to the Department of Public Safety Wednesday afternoon (July 23) that someone had…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Manning Drive Traffic Light Temporarily Out / Pedestrian Bridge Closed In the wake of a fire early Monday morning (July 7) in the Valet Parking area in front of UNC Hospitals, the traffic light at the intersection of Manning and Hospital Drives is temporarily non-operational. Motorists should use caution in…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: OWASA Repairing Water Main Break along South Columbia Street on Campus The Orange County Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is affecting repairs on a water main leak impacting water availability to two hydrants and to nine UNC campus facilities along both sides of South Columbia Street from the intersection of…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: UNC Police Seek Information in Break-in Investigation UNC Police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in the investigation into the report of a room break-in occurring Wednesday morning (June 25) in Old West Residence Hall. A complainant reported to the Department of Public Safety Wednesday afternoon that a male…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 22, 2014 Contact: Lt. Mecimore (919) 968-2866 Chapel Hill Police Make Arrest in Early Morning Shooting At approximately 2:40 AM on June 22, Chapel Hill Police Officers responded to a report that subjects were fighting in the 100 block of East Franklin Street.  When officers arrived on scene they found…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: UNC Repairing Sidewalk Damage along Manning Drive A small sinkhole (approximately five-feet deep) has caused damage to the sidewalk directly in front of the ITS Building on the northern shoulder of Manning Drive (near the Manning Drive intersection with Emergency Room and Hibbard Drives) Sunday afternoon. The sidewalk area near…

POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 31, 2014 Contact: Lt. Mecimore (919) 968-2866 UPDATE – Chapel Hill Police Investigate Homicide on Christopher Road At 11:54 AM yesterday, Chapel Hill Police Officers responded to a report that someone had been shot at 102 S. Christopher Road in Chapel Hill. When officers arrived, they…