CMPD

Construction is officially underway on a new state-of-the-art police facility in northwest Charlotte.

The Fraternal of Police said Tuesday night that a vote of no confidence against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings has failed.The FOP said it allowed members to vote over the last nine days, either in person or online. The organization said in a statement that the number of votes received was "not enough to validate an outcome."Jennings plans to retire at the end of the year.

A new WFAE analysis finds CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings will receive a big boost in his pension as a result of a $305,000 settlement with the city made public this week.

The Latin American Coalition held an event Wednesday evening to explain to Charlotte's Latino community the role of local law enforcement and to build trust at a time of increased anxiety about raids and deportations.

A majority of the Charlotte City Council voted in closed session to give police Chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Nearly $60,000 of that money will increase his pension.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings on Sunday night disclosed the details of a $305,000 settlement agreement with the city and said he plans to retire at the end of the year.

Republican State Auditor David Boliek called on the city of Charlotte to disclose how much money it paid Police Chief Johnny Jennings in a recent financial settlement, and that his office will be investigating the matter. In a letter sent Tuesday to Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles, Boliek wrote that even if the settlement is worth just a penny, it should be disclosed to the public in a timely and transparent manner.

One Charlotte City Council member said the city has agreed to pay CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings $300,000 due to threatening text messages he received from former City Council member Tariq Bokhari