Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins set to retire

Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins told WRAL News she is planning to retire after over 30 years in law enforcement.

Hawkins said she plans to retire Jan. 17, 2023, but has not said what she plans to do next.

Hawkins has served as Fayetteville’s chief since 2017, but began her law enforcement career in 1988 with the City of Atlanta.

Earlier this year, an ethics commission cleared Hawkins of some allegations, including a claim that she used her city vehicle for personal reasons and used officers to help her find her lost dog.