Jon Dowding
The New Jersey native has a passion for investigative, political, and bilingual storytelling.
Jon joined the Eyewitness News team after working as a senior multimedia journalist for News 12 Long Island. During his time at News 12, Jon utilized his bilingual reporting to break stories about the wage theft of Latino workers in the Hamptons and the impact of ICE arrests on Long Island. Jon earned an Emmy nomination for breaking a story about the impact that fake license plates being sold online had on a Long Island grandmother. His ongoing investigation into the issue caught the attention of New York Attorney General Letitia James, who took action against Amazon, stopping them from selling fake license plates to customers in New York.
Jon is excited to return to the south. He previously worked at WAVY-TV 10 in Norfolk, VA, as a reporter, MMJ, and weekend evening anchor. He got his start in television news as a digital multimedia journalist at WSAV-TV in Savannah, GA.
While at WAVY-TV 10 and WSAV News 3, he started digital news segments in Spanish, the first of its kind in both markets.
Jon earned his Master of Studies in Law with a Law and Government Graduate Certificate from the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law.
He attended Temple University in Philadelphia for his undergraduate degree, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in journalism and Spanish.
Jon is a diehard Eagles fan - Go Birds!
Jon is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists: NLGJA, and Kappa Tau Alpha.
He's excited to eat his way through restaurants across the Triangle and see all that the Tar Heel state has to offer.
Jon's Stories
Wilson shooting raises courthouse security concerns
Questions about public safety and courthouse security are growing in Wilson after a shooting outside the Wilson County Courthouse on Monday that injured three people.
One week after teen takeover, Raleigh police keep watch in key areas
Police maintained a visible presence in Brier Creek and Glenwood South Saturday night.
Couple, children escape injury after gunfire near Brier Creek fireworks
A Raleigh couple says they were left terrified after a gunshot struck their vehicle while leaving the Brier Creek fireworks show.
Raleigh leaders weigh citywide curfew after violent 'teen takeovers' on July 4th weekend
Raleigh leaders discuss proactive steps following shootings and violence stemming from a teen takeover involving as many as 8,000 teenagers.
More than 23 adults arrested during July 4th teen takeovers in Raleigh
Wake County records show police arrested more than 23 adults on or near Glenwood South between midnight and 3 a.m. Sunday, following the chaotic teen takeovers.
'I'm living the dream': Artist shares journey behind Angus Barn patriotic mural
A patriotic mural outside Raleigh's Angus Barn is turning heads ahead of Independence Day.
Raleigh officials urge heat safety for Fourth of July fireworks show
People planning to attend Saturday's fireworks show at Dix Park should prepare for the heat and be aware of new security measures, safety experts say.
Fireworks pose greater danger amid drought, officials warn
State fire officials are urging residents to use caution with fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday as drought conditions persist.
Thousands celebrate love, inclusion at Out! Raleigh Pride festival downtown
Crowds gathered to enjoy vendors, community partners, and live entertainment.
Events ramp up in Downtown Raleigh as heat wave arrives, will last for days to come
City and tourism leaders say the steady flow of large gatherings is energizing the local economy and signaling broader growth.