Press Releases

On Sunday, March 13, 2016 the State Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle collision on I-40 in Alamance County.  Motorist traveling east failed to reduce their speed as heavy rains and fog caused driving conditions to quickly deteriorate.  Investigators arrived to find four differ

Troopers in Johnston County responded to a single vehicle fatal collision on Saturday, March 13, 2016 near Middlesex. N.C.

MEDIA ADVISORY What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. Where: Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N.

North Carolina law enforcement agencies are increasingly using a statewide database on gang members to combat crime in their local communities.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Mark Carver as the new superintendent at Caswell Correctional Center in Yanceyville, replacing Judy Brandon, who retired.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Tangi Jordan of Greenville as director of Dobbs Youth Development Center.   

The State Capitol Police is proud to announce a new officer to the force.

STUDENTS AND ADULTS PRACTICE TORNADO DRILLS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

In advance of spring when unpredictable weather tends to affect North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 6-12 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that on Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at approximately 9:55 a.m., a white 2016 Dodge Charger was observed by a trooper with the State Highway Patrol traveling 82 mph in a 65 mph zone on I-85 inside Vance County.   The trooper activated his blue lights

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle collision in which a house was struck resulting in an explosion and two deaths.

Governor Pat McCrory today terminated the State of Emergency declaration and truck weight restriction waivers that were signed February 26, 2016 in relation to the severe weather event of last week, which included tornadoes and straight-line winds that impacted much of the state.

WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly MeetingWHEN: Thursday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

 A three day initiative dubbed Operation Zero Hour resulted in the arrest of 123 individuals and the service of 170 warrants charging individuals for various violent crimes including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, chi

Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon declared a State of Emergency waiving vehicle weight and hours of service restrictions so that utility crews could restore power quickly.