Press Releases

Two members of the State Highway Patrol, Lt. Jeff Gordon and Trooper Chris Matos, were honored Nov. 17 at the Governor’s Awards of Excellence ceremony.

Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and Frank L. Perry, secretary of the Department of Public Safety, presented several members and citizens with awards in a ceremony today.

TO: News Directors, Editors FROM: Sergeant Michael Baker RE: State Highway Patrol Employees and Civilians to Receive Awards

Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message in observance of Veterans Day in North Carolina.      ### 

After learning that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Pat McCrory’s aid request to help eight coastal counties recover from last month’s flooding, the governor has announced he will appeal the decision.

At approximately 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Cameron Pipkin, 23, of 6528 NC27, Coats, was traveling south on Red Hill Church Road near Tobacco Barn Lane just east of Lillington when he traveled off onto the right shoulder striking James McLeod, 14, of 2688 Ashe Avenue, Dunn. Mr.

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Knightdale man today suspected of striking and killing a pedestrian on Friday, Oct. 30,  while he walked along Poole Road. Wake County troopers worked tirelessly following up on leads with the hopes of bringing closure to a grieving mother.

Thousands of people across North Carolina have gotten calls from individuals claiming to be Internal Revenue Service employees, according to the State Bureau of Investigation. The callers claim someone at the residence owes money to the IRS for unpaid taxes.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch charged a Thomasville corporation and seven of its employees with operating an illegal gaming enterprise.

On Thurs., Nov. 5, at approximately 6:35 a.m., the Highway Patrol responded to a collision on N.C. 50 near Ten-Ten Road, Garner.

What: Retirement Ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard Comer When: 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 06 Where: NCNG Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh

Story by Capt. Matthew Boyle, Public Affairs Office, North Carolina National Guard

Wake County Troopers responded to a fatal collision involving a pick-up truck and bicyclist on Mount Pleasant Road just east of Fuquay Varina early Tuesday evening.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 4, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a head-on collision on Forestville Road just north of Old Milburnie Road in Wake County.

A second Siler City man was arrested today for his role in the homicide of Esau Abraham Brenes. Francisco Rivas Galves-Huezo, of Siler City was previously charged for his role in the homicide.