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3 North Carolina Officers Shot, Wounded at Standoff

When the tactical team tried to breach the door at about 3 a.m., they were fired upon and three officers were wounded. Drumond-Cruz then barricaded himself inside the home.

February 5, 2021

Patrol

Charlotte Officer Dies of Apparent Medical Event

The CMPD has not indicated whether Officer Nerick Lufungula was on duty when he lost consciousness.

January 25, 2021

Patrol

NC Reports Fewer Drivers on Roads Because of COVID is Hurting Citation Revenue

In 2020, state troopers issued 60,000 fewer tickets, or a 20 percent decrease than in years past.

January 13, 2021

Patrol

NC Deputy Pulled from Fiery Crash by Good Samaritans

“In that moment, my first thought was ‘I can’t let this man die in front of me’,” 22-year-old Dajour Keemer said.

January 5, 2021

Command

After Murders of Officers in Charlotte Area NC Chiefs Ask Governor to Condemn Attacks on Police

“It must end. The governor and the attorney general have a role as leaders in our state to condemn acts of violence against law enforcement,” said President of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, Chief David Hess of Roxboro.

December 22, 2020

Patrol

NC Officer and Suspect Wounded in Gunfight

Cpl. Frank Lee Whittington Jr., the officer involved, was rushed to surgery but was recovering, police Chief Lisa Proctor told reporters.

December 21, 2020

Patrol

Man Accused of Killing NC Officer Denied Bail

Joshua Funk, 24, made his first court appearance Friday morning on charges of felony first-degree murder in Officer Tyler Herndon’s death.

December 18, 2020

Patrol

NC Officer Killed in Gunfight Outside Fast Food Restaurant, Suspect Dead

Concord officials identified the fatally shot officer as Jason Shuping, 25, who had been with the department since 2019. The wounded officer was identified as Kaleb Robinson, 23. He suffered minor injuries, officials said.

December 17, 2020

Patrol

Raleigh Police, Firefighters Susprise Woman on 103rd Birthday

Raleigh, NC, police and firefighters surprised a 103-year-old woman with a visit for her birthday.

December 16, 2020

Patrol

NC Officer Killed in Shootout, Suspect in Custody

Police say several shots were fired between the subject and Mount Holly police officers, as well as a Gaston County police officer who also responded to the call.

December 11, 2020

Command

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chief Tests Positive for COVID-19

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said he has been quarantining for several days at home after learning he had been exposed to the virus.

December 9, 2020

Patrol

NC Deputy Dies from Thanksgiving Pursuit Crash Injuries

Deputy Jared Michael Allison, who had been hospitalized at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville since November 26, succumbed to his injuries Tuesday.

December 2, 2020