Press Releases

SHP Seeking Public’s Assistance In Cumberland County Hit-And-Run

The State Highway Patrol is requesting assistance from the public in locating a hit-and-run vehicle responsible for the death of a pedestrian in Cumberland County. On Thursday, May 21, troopers were called to NC 87 near Sand Hill Rd where they located Timothy Wayne Slade, 51, of Hope Mills.

SHP Responds To Slow Driver Protest On I-40

On Wed., June 24 at approximately 8:57 a.m., the State Highway Patrol responded to I-40 in Wake County due to several vehicles traveling at a slow rate of speed near the 298 mile marker.

ALE Investigates Four Shot, Two Killed Inside Illegal Bar

Over the weekend, four individuals were shot, two were killed at an illegal bar in Edgecombe County. 

State Investment in Water Rescue Equipment Pays off for Rocky Mount

As floodwaters rose this week along the Tar River to levels not seen since Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, water rescue teams from the Rocky Mount Fire Department put some new state-provided equipment into action, rescuing people stranded in their homes and vehicles.

State Capitol Police Arrest Man for Inciting a Riot on Capitol Grounds, Among Other Charges

Conrad Paul James, 27, is charged with inciting a riot (felony), 1st degree trespass, resisting an officer and injury to personal property, according to arrest warrants. The warrants are for events that took place on State Capitol Grounds on Friday and Sunday nights.

State, Federal Dollars Help Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation

A North Carolina public utility affected by Hurricane Dorian has been approved for disaster assistance funding from the State of North Carolina and FEMA.

Prisons Begins COVID-19 Testing of All Offenders

State prison officials have initiated a plan to test all 31,000 offenders for COVID-19.

More than $8.3 Million Approved for Pender County Debris Removal

The state of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $8.3 million to reimburse Pender County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.

SHP Seeking Public’s Assistance in Cleveland County Hit-And-Run

The State Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle sought in a deadly hit-and-run collision that occurred in Cleveland County. On Friday, June 12 at approximately 7:26 p.m., troopers responded to a vehicle collision on NC 150 near Ridge Rd.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 42 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 42 new troopers at a graduation ceremony held for the 150th Basic Highway Patrol School.  The ceremony ended what was a truly unique Patrol School experience as much of the training was forced to adapt due to COVID-19 safety protocols.