Earlier this week, Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. released the first-quarter report for the city of Fayetteville. The report showed a mixed trend, with overall crime having increased, but domestic violence cases have dropped.
Domestic violence crimes in Fayetteville have dropped by 21% compared to this time last year, according to new data released by local authorities. Officials and survivors say that expanded resources and support are making a tangible difference in the fight against abuse.
At this time last year, Fayetteville police had investigated 47 domestic violence cases. That number has now dropped to 37, a decline officials attribute to targeted efforts to help survivors escape dangerous situations…