Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari last year sent CMPD chief Johnny Jennings a series of threatening text messages. In one, he threatened to "cripple" the chief's legacy.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department announced Sunday that Police Chief Johnny Jennings plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a 33-year career ...

Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington made the comments after the city approved a $305,000 settlement with police ...

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.

Candidates have until Aug. 29 to submit their applications before it closes, according to a city spokesperson.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and a $305,000 “separation agreement” with the city on Sunday.

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced his year-end retirement on Sunday. Now, the city manager will begin a national search to find Jennings’ replacement.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced his year-end retirement on Sunday. Now, the city manager will begin a national search to find Jennings’ replacement.

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 ...

Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department briefs the media on July 11, 2024, on arrests in a series of shootings. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police ...