Press Releases

NCSHP Participating in Nationwide "Best Looking Cruiser Contest"

The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2018 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” and the NCSHP will be represented again this year with a 2018 marked Dodge Charger.  We want all of our SHP friends and family to “Like” our picture and “Share” it so your friends and family can

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings Meets Thursday in Raleigh

The Governor's Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings will meet on Thursday, July 19, from 1-4 p.m.

25th Student Trooper Program to be Honored Friday

The 25th session of the North Carolina American Legion and North Carolina State High Patrol "Student Trooper Program" is scheduled for Friday, July 20.

Survive the Drive Initiative Concludes But Efforts Continue

The State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, has concluded a multi-agency initiative entitled Survive the Drive. 

83 Lenoir County Homeowners to Receive Buyouts for Properties  Flooded by Hurricane Matthew

Lenoir County will receive more than $7.9 million in federal and state funds to buyout eighty-three homeowners flooded by Hurricane Matthew, North Carolina Emergency Management announced today.

Tropical Storm Chris Brings Rough Surf and Dangerous Rip Currents to North Carolina

As Tropical Storm Chris swirls off the North Carolina coast, emergency officials are monitoring the storm carefully and warning coastal residents and vacationers to be cautious.

192 More Homeowners to Get Housing Help to Recover from Matthew

More than 190 additional homeowners flooded by Hurricane Matthew will soon get $20.8 million in federal and state funds to buyout, elevate or reconstruct homes damaged by the storm, NC Emergency Management announced today.

Gaston Correctional Center Inmate Miller Captured in Georgia

Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Montavious Miller (#0696992), who was reported missing from the facility on May 2, was captured in Chamblee, Ga. on June 12. Law enforcement officials returned Miller to North Carolina today, and he will be placed in a higher custody facility.

Information Regarding Inmate Death at Polk Correctional Institution on June 29

A Polk Correctional Institution inmate died after setting a fire in his cell this afternoon.

The inmate set the fire at approximately 3:30 p.m. and was taken to a local medical facility for treatment. He was pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m. 

Riddick-Taylor Named Superintendent at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Caroline Riddick-Taylor as the new superintendent at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm in Columbia. Riddick-Taylor replaces Fentress Bryant, who retired.