Press Releases

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the Division of Law Enforcement Wildlife Resources Commission released the totals for “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign for the period of Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.

The Highway Patrol announces a preliminary number of 10 motorists who died on North Carolina highways during the July 4th holiday period.

A Hollister man is facing court today for possession of seven kilograms of cocaine.

The operation of an indoor marijuana grow in Henderson has ended with the seizure of 93 pounds of marijana and the arrests of two men.

Two people are in the Forsyth County jail today for helping Kristopher McNeill, a convicted murderer, elude police last weekend after his escape from Brown Creek prison.

As the anticipation continues to intensify for an estimated 40,000 fans expected to fill the Carter-Finley Stadium this Wednesday evening, the State Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation finalize plans to ensure concert goers a safe and enjoyable experience.

The Highway Patrol along with the Wildlife Resources Commission are once again combining efforts to save lives this summer.

According to the American Automobile Association, it is estimated that 41.9 million people will travel during the July 4th holiday period; the most in eight years.

Update

Escaped inmate Kristopher McNeil is behind bars at the Davidson County Jail. Several citizens recognized him from his photo in media reports and called law enforcement.

WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina.

What: DeMobilization Ceremony for North Carolina National Guard's 621st Survey and Design Team for the conclusion of their year-long deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield. When: 3 p.m. Friday, June 26

The Department of Pubic Safety’s Office of Victim Services conducted the fifth of six regional training sessions today for DPS staff, Victim Witness legal assistants from district attorney offices and victim services program providers.

MEDIA ADVISORY Emergency Response Capabilities Displayed

The 41 teens who opted to spend a week at the State Highway Patrol’s summer camp learned to push their mental and physical boundaries. One student said, “I learned more in this week than I have in my 18 years in school.”