On Monday, July 1st, at approximately 4:23 p.m. the State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a stolen tow truck on Black Creek Rd. in Johnston County after receiving a call for assistance by local authorities. As the pursuit traveled onto US 70 Business west the driver of the stolen tow truck began shooting at pursuing troopers who then returned fire as they neared the city of Clayton.
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Ten new and five recently promoted officers with the State Capitol Police were sworn in on Wednesday in a formal ceremony at the Justice Building in Raleigh.
Officers Edward Farmer, Brian Alston, Kenneth Blackwell, Jr, Michael Davis, Jr., John Donnelly, Gene Lambert, Michael Mullins, Shawn Smith, Casey Miller and Deputy Chief Terry Green were all welcomed to the agency by Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley, who provided opening remarks.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Meets Thursday in Raleigh
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation declaring June as Safety Month in North Carolina, urging individuals and employers to be proactive in reducing risk by following basic safety rules and practices.
Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced two appointments to key roles in Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice. Tim Moose will serve as Chief Deputy Secretary of the division effective June 1. Following a nationwide search, Todd Ishee (pronounced ISH-ee) has been named Commissioner of Prisons effective June 24.
“I am extremely grateful to both of these gentlemen for taking on these important leadership roles,” Secretary Hooks said. “The combination of their vast experience and expertise in Corrections is vitally important to our public safety mission.”
With an estimated 37.6 million motorists taking to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to plan ahead before traveling.
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 34 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 147th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing them for a fulfilling career of service to the state of North Carolina.
During remarks at the Pitt County Reentry Job and Resource Fair, Governor Roy Cooper announced April 22-26, 2018 is Reentry Week in North Carolina. Reentry Week highlights ongoing efforts to help formerly incarcerated North Carolinians successfully return to their communities and careers.
A North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) minimum custody offender who left her work assignment on April 4, 2019, is back in custody after being captured this morning.