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Patrol
Charlotte Officer Cleared in Controversial Fatal Shooting
Police Chief Kerr Putney said employees at the Burger King called police after Franklin was acting suspiciousĀ and gave the employees an "uneasy feeling." He said 911 calls from inside the restaurant indicated Franklin had a gun.
August 14, 2019
Cmpd Shooting
Patrol
NC Deputy Shoots Man Ramming Patrol Vehicle with Stolen Tractor
"The tractor, which has been confirmed as stolen and belonging to Meadow Farms Incorporated, then rammed the patrol car three times almost rolling the car over. Fearing that the nearly 7,000-pound machine could roll over his car and kill him, the deputy fired at the driver."
August 14, 2019
Technology
New FirstNet Cell Sites Launch in NC to Support Public Safety
Two new purpose-built cell sites in Warren County, NC, are part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in North Carolina to bring increased coverage, capacity, and capability to first responders across the state.
August 9, 2019
Two new FirstNet cell sites in Warren County, NC have been added to help advance public safety.
Patrol
Off-Duty NC Deputy Rescues Boy's Puppy from Well
The deputy, identified as B. Heath, jumped out of his truck and had Trey's dad hold his feet and lower him into the well. He was able to pull Riley to safety.
August 5, 2019
Eleven-year-old Trey Snow was reunited with his puppy Riley thanks to the efforts of a Nash County (NC) Sheriff's deputy. (Photo: Nash County SO)
Patrol
North Carolina Trooper Injured in Vehicle Pursuit is Paralyzed
A trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol who was involved in a collision during a vehicle pursuit is paralyzed from the neck down, Commander Glenn McNeill announced on Facebook.
July 30, 2019
Trooper Chris Wooten was on his motorcycle in pursuit of a vehicle when another car crashed into him in an intersection in Charlotte, NC, earlier in July.
Special Units
North Carolina Department Welcomes New K-9
The Statesville (NC) Police Department this week welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks.
July 26, 2019
The Statesville (NC) Police Department this week welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks.
Special Units
North Carolina K-9 Retires from Duty
K-9 Diablo now will be adopted by his handler, Kendall Murphy.
July 24, 2019
K-9 Diablo now will be adopted by his handler, Kendall Murphy.
Patrol
North Carolina K-9 Spooked by Fireworks on July Fourth Found Safe
A North Carolina K-9 that was spooked by fireworks on Independence Day has been found safe.
July 9, 2019
K-9 Igor was off-leash with his handler when fireworks were set off nearby, spooking the dog and causing him to run away on the evening of July Fourth. The agency asked for the public's assistance in locating Igor.
Patrol
North Carolina Man Accused of Attempting to Drown Police Officer
A North Carolina man now faces three felony charges after he reportedly attempted to drown a police officer by holding his head beneath the surface of a lake.
June 28, 2019
Patrol
Fire Destroys Home of North Carolina Police Lieutenant
A lieutenant with the Whiteville (NC) Police Department lost his home to fire over the weekend.
June 25, 2019
Special Units
North Carolina Agency Hires Liaison Outreach Coordinator
The Henderson County (NC) Sheriff's Office hired Stephanie Barbosa as the agency's first ever Liaison Outreach Coordinator, a post aimed at improving communications through community outreach.
June 19, 2019
The Henderson County (NC) Sheriff's Office hired Stephanie Barbosa as the agency's first ever Liaison Outreach Coordinator, a post aimed at improving communications through community outreach.
Patrol
North Carolina Officer's Act of Kindness Applauded on Social Media
Officer Andrew Spottswood of theĀ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department went out of his way to help a 75-year-old man whose wallet was stolen.
June 11, 2019
Officer Andrew Spottswood of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department went out of his way to help a 75-year-old man whose wallet was stolen.
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