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Two brothers, Timothy and Daniel Nakamoto, were shot and killed during an argument that escalated into gunfire at Mac's Speed Shop in Fayetteville; police are investigating and questioning a person of interest, with no charges filed yet.
Analeia Rhoads Simpson was born at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville at 4:17 a.m. on January 1, 2026, making her the first baby of the year at the hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and was in good health, with her family receiving a celebratory gift basket.
Gino's Cheese Steak & Onion in Fayetteville is closing permanently after five years due to lease issues, but owner Josh Amidon is celebrating with a wedding and a farewell party, offering free food and drinks as a send-off for the community.
A fox in Fayetteville tested positive for rabies after biting a home inspector, prompting animal control to euthanize the animal and send it for testing. This marks the second rabies case in Cumberland County in two months, with additional cases reported in the Triangle area. Authorities advise pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated and to avoid contact with wild animals to prevent rabies transmission.
Paxton Singleton, known for his role in "The Haunting of Hill House," was arrested in Fayetteville for loitering and possessing alcohol as a minor. The 19-year-old actor was released from the Washington County Detention Center and has court dates scheduled for January and February.
Fayetteville's Cape Fear Valley Medical Center welcomed the first babies of 2024, twin boys named Adonis and Adrian Weathers, early on New Year's Day. Other hospitals in central North Carolina, including WakeMed Cary Hospital, Duke University Hospital, UNC Health Rex Hospital, and UNC Health Johnston's, also celebrated the arrivals of their first babies of the year, with families welcoming new additions with joy and surprise on the holiday.
A Fayetteville police officer identified as Dillion Hoke shot and killed 49-year-old Demarcus Brodie during a traffic stop on Thanksgiving after a fight broke out between them. Hoke, who has been with the Fayetteville Police Department since 2016, was injured and taken to the hospital. The State Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case, and Hoke has been placed on administrative leave.
A Fayetteville police officer shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop after a fight broke out between them. The driver's identity has not been released, and the State Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case.
An investigation is underway after seven malnourished dogs, one dead and another euthanized, were found in a Fayetteville home. The dogs were malnourished and some had a parvovirus infection. Authorities are trying to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the person responsible for the animals, and are urging anyone who took an animal from the home to have it checked by a veterinarian due to the potential spread of the deadly virus.
Four bodies have been found within a month in the same area of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Police have addressed concerns about information circulating on social media, stating that there is no evidence to suggest a correlation between the cases. The investigations are ongoing, and the cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The police department has deployed additional resources to assist in the investigations and encourages citizens with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the assigned detectives.
Fayetteville police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in a wooded area by a man searching for his dog. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and her identity has not been released. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
A Fayetteville man, Jaylon Lee Powell, was arrested for shooting into a crowd at a Flash Market, causing multiple injuries and damaging property. Powell, along with two unknown men, pointed their firearms at the crowd and fired numerous rounds before fleeing the scene. He was identified through security footage and found to be a convicted felon in possession of stolen firearms. Powell claimed he needed the firearms for protection, stating there was a "price on his head." He is facing multiple charges and is being held on a $200,000 bond.
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Fayetteville, Cumberland County. The authorities are investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
One person was killed and another injured in a double shooting near Bonanza Drive in Fayetteville. The shooting occurred in a parking lot near a Little Ceasar's Pizza restaurant. Police have closed Morganton Road at Bonanza Drive while they investigate a second scene.
Northwest Arkansas Pride 2023 kicked off in Fayetteville with hundreds of people gathering to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Festivities included the NWA Trans March, the 2023 NWA Pride Parade & Festival, live music, and special guests. The events are even more important this year as new legislation has been passed in Arkansas that targets the trans community. The Fayetteville Police Department has dedicated significant effort to training its officers on LGBTQ and other diversity and inclusion matters.