CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings ready for what's next after retirement

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings shares his feelings as he prepares to leave the agency after more than 30 years serving Charlotte.

Outgoing CMPD Chief Jennings reflects on career and department’s future

Jennings added that he is thrilled about his replacement. Estella Patterson served as deputy chief under Jennings before she ...

Charlotte’s barrier breaking new police chief gets positive GOP, Democratic reception

The city announced Estella Patterson, a former CMPD officer and Raleigh police chief, will be the next CMPD leader.

In lunchtime speech, CMPD chief says repeat offenders need to be stopped

Chief Johnny Jennings spoke to a crowd of family, friends and CMPD brass at a lunch ahead of his Jan. 1 retirement.
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Charlotte introduces Estella Patterson as new police chief

The city of Charlotte on Monday introduced Estella Patterson as its new chief of police. She will succeed Johnny Jennings, who is retiring at the end of the year. Patterson started her career at the ...

Boy died as 150 shots hit Charlotte home. A third man has pleaded guilty, DA says

All three are linked to a barrage of gunfire – at least 150 shots – that slammed a northwest Charlotte home in the dark, ...
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Estella Patterson named as next CMPD Police Chief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has announced it’s next Police Chief. According to Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones, Estella Patterson will take on the role. She is ...