Indictment of North Carolina officer accused of using Taser on people without cause raises questions about police employment ...

As Cadence works on getting their Neighborhood Watch Program officially off the ground, Henderson Police say there’s another way neighbors can curb crime in the community.

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Matthews town officials announced that James E. Avens, Jr. has been named the new chief of the police department. Avens is a native of Halifax County, where he began his career at the ...

Matthews appoints James E. Avens, Jr. as new Chief of Police, starting June 2, succeeding Interim Chief Penny Dunn.

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has hired James Avens as its next police chief. Avens not only serves as interim chief of the Elizabeth City Police Department but he is also president of the North ...