Press Releases
Governor Cooper Names New Highway Patrol Commander
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Major Freddy L. Johnson Jr. as the next Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
SHP Announces 2021 Operation Drive To Live
With many schools kicking off spring break, and in conjunction with national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live. This annual campaign is aimed at reducing collisions involving teen drivers on our roadways.
State Highway Patrol Commander Announces Retirement
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety today announced the retirement of Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr. State Highway Patrol commander. Colonel McNeill has served as the 27th commander since his appointment by Governor Roy Cooper on Feb. 2, 2017.
SHP Celebrates Newly Promoted Members
The State Highway Patrol recognized the promotions of 51 sworn and 5 civilian members today during a private ceremony held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary. The event was conducted in celebration of those who received a promotion throughout the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.
State Highway Patrol Graduates 50 New Troopers
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 50 new troopers at a graduation ceremony held for the 152nd Fast-Track Basic Highway Patrol School.
SHP Celebrates 2020 Awards Recipients
The State Highway Patrol recognized the exemplary work of several members today during an awards ceremony held at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh.
SHP Aviation Unit Involved in Crash
On Sunday, November 8, at approximately 2:15 pm, an aircraft with the State Highway Patrol’s Aviation Section crashed during a training mission. The crash occurred near the SHP’s hangar facility on Tryon Rd. in Wake County.
SHP Members Promoted During Private Ceremony
The State Highway Patrol highlighted the promotion of 71 sworn and 12 civilian members today during a private ceremony held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary. The event was conducted in celebration of those who received a promotion throughout 2020.
SHP Identifies Driver In Cumberland County Crash
Update: The State Highway Patrol has identified the driver in Saturday night's pursuit that occurred in Cumberland County. A trooper attempted to stop Mr. Chy-eem Dreqwon Bobbitt, 28, of Brookhaven, PA for a speeding violation on Cumberland Rd. Mr.
NCSHP Helps Kick Off “I-95 Drive to Save Lives- October 2020”
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will partner with 14 state agencies in an effort to reduce collisions along the I-95 corridor.
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