Press Releases

TO: News Directors, Editors FROM: Sergeant Michael Baker RE: Promotional Ceremony for North Carolina State Highway Patrol Employees

What: NCNG Mobilization Ceremony for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 105th Military Police Battalion When: Sat., Nov. 28, 2 p.m.

WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thurs., Dec. 3 WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program will be joining forces with local law enforcement agencies from across the state by participating in the N.C. Interstate Challenge Campaign.

Leaders in the Juvenile Justice Section of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice distributed awards earlier this month in recognition of individual staff members or groups of staff members who excel in their duties.

North Carolina Emergency Management employees Corey Johnson and Callion Maddox graduated Oct. 5 from the state’s Certified Public Manager Program completing a 16-month program designed to enhance leadership skills that increase effectiveness and efficiency of state and local agencies.

TO: News Directors, Editors FROM: Sergeant Michael Baker RE: State Highway Patrol Participates In N.C. Interstate Challenge Campaign During Thanksgiving Holiday

What: M1A1 Abrams tank, AH-64 Apache helicopter and Heavy Equipment Transporter static displays. When: Static display begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

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.