CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years

CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend. The tweet says Jennings served on the force for over 33 years and will retire at the end of the year. Mayor Vi Lyles released a statement saying in part… “Chief Jennings has been a transformative leader for CMPD and a true champion for Charlotte.”