Charlotte City Council met in private Monday to talk about an internal investigation the City Attorney’s Office is conducting ...

The Charlotte Observer submitted a series of public records requests related to a “separation agreement” signed by CMPD Chief ...

Charlotte City Council held a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss an internal investigation conducted by the city ...

Observer readers comment on city council and ex-police chief Jennings, Trump and Iran conflict, Charlotte police and protests ...

Johnny Jennings. Linebacker. 6’2”, 220 pounds. Jefferson City, Tenn. Long before Charlotte Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ name was tied to kneeling with protesters, using tear gas on crowds ...

Johnny Jennings. Linebacker. 6’2”, 220 pounds. Jefferson City, Tenn. Long before Charlotte Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ name was tied to kneeling with protesters, using tear gas on crowds ...

Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari texted Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings this summer and said he would try to have him fired. Bokhari was upset Jennings ...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Chief Johnny Jennings should be taking a deep sigh after announcing his retirement at the end of 2025, but instead it’s being met with mixed ...

Jennings told a new Charlotte newsletter he will retire from the department on Jan. 1, 2026, and that he received $305,000 in a separation agreement.