Category Archives: Public Safety

News from August CHNA meeting: New streetlight endorsed, poorly lit streets targeted, 2 cleanup days scheduled and more

A new style of streetlight has received the support of the College Hill Neighborhood Association.  A sample of the light has been installed on Walker Avenue at Fulton Street. In its monthly meeting Monday, the neighborhood association board unanimously approved its use … Continue reading

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New style of streetlight being tested at Walker and Fulton

The city has offered College Hill a new style of streetlight for installation where additional lighting is needed.  The new light, seen at left, is designed in a historic style. It’s mounted on utility poles, bypassing the expense and act … Continue reading

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Be aware: Fake door-to-door salespeople reported nearby

  Residents of the Westerwood neighborhood report a group of men have been going door-to-door pretending to sell ADT home security systems.  Westerwood neighbors checked with ADT and learned that the company does not send out door-to-door salespersons. Update: There are now similar reports coming … Continue reading

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Armed robbery on Walker Avenue

A woman was robbed at gunpoint at about 8:20 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of Walker Avenue. Click here for a report on the WGHP-TV website. Robberies like this are rare in College Hill, extremely rare compared to high-crime … Continue reading

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Alert: Home Theft & Burglary Information

The Greensboro Police have provided the College Hill Neighborhood Association with the following alert: “Please be aware that we currently have received complaints of a older model white Chevy Astro van driven by 2 black males and have a black … Continue reading

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Robbery in 700 Block of Fulton

The recent robbery that took place yesterday in the 700 block of Fulton (which is located in the Provence student housing complex) has received media coverage, but in case you’ve missed hearing about it, here is a link to a … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence Event Planned for Oct. 12

The Greensboro Police Department is hosting a Domestic Violence Event on Saturday, Oct. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. in Festival Park, downtown Greensboro. DV_Event_Flyer_Oct_12 Contact Amanda Maynard, Criminal Investigations Division, Family Victims Unit, Greensboro Police, at (336) 373-2454 for additional information.

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Area Road Closures on Sept. 7 for Run 4 the Greenway

On the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Sept. 7, several area roads near and within the College Hill will be temporary closed for the RUN 4 the GREENWAY event.  Please check the link below for a map and to learn more … Continue reading

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Interactive Online Crime Mapping

The Greensboro Police Department publishes an interactive online crime mapping tool to keep the public better informed. Learn more.  Visit crimemapping.com.

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Students, Residents Can Text Crime Tips

Greensboro/Guilford County Crime Stoppers have announced that students and anyone with a phone with texting capabilities can send crime tips to 274637 (CRIMES). To indicate that the information is about campus crime in the Greensboro area, tipsters must enter the … Continue reading

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