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NC Deputy Fatally Shoots Driver While Being Dragged

While being dragged, the deputy reportedly drew his duty pistol and shot the driver. The deputy was then thrown from the vehicle, which continued on until it hit a tree.

February 7, 2022

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NC Agency Thanks Bystander Who Pulled Officer from Burning Car

“A brave citizen who came upon the collision scene, was able to eventually force the driver side door of the Dodge Charger open, and pull Officer Toney to safety."

February 2, 2022

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NC Deputy Shot, Saved by Armor

The bullet passed through the deputy's body-worn video camera and lodged in the body armor the deputy was wearing.

January 17, 2022

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NC Deputy Dies from On-Duty Heart Attack

Deputy III, Welton Locklear, 63, of Pembroke "suffered a heart attack in the parking lot of the church," the Robeson County SO said. CPR was provided immediately by church members, some of whom were first responders and a nurse

January 6, 2022

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NC Trooper Killed in Accident Involving His Trooper Brother

Trooper John Horton was conducting a traffic stop just before 9 p.m. in Rutherford County. Trooper John Horton’s brother, Trooper James Horton, was responding to assist with the traffic stop when he lost control of his car and collided with Trooper John Horton’s car.

January 4, 2022

Command

Black NC Officer Group Donates 100s of Coats to Needy Kids

“The way to help communities flourish is to give back. If you plant seeds in those communities, into the youth, and they get to see and identify who’s there for them during their time of growth and as they mature it all pays off,” said Capt. Torri Tellis of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

December 30, 2021

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Charlotte Officer Shot Responding to Car Burglary, 14-Year-Old in Custody

The suspect is 14 years old and is in custody, officials said. He will be charged with robbery and attempted murder of a police officer.

December 28, 2021

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Truck Driver Charged Over Crash That Killed Charlotte Officer

The driver is charged with involuntary manslaughter, misdemeanor death by vehicle, failure to reduce speed and felony failure to move over for stopped emergency vehicles. He also was cited for knowingly displaying a fictitious registration plate.

December 23, 2021

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Charlotte Officer Killed in Semi-Truck Crash, 3 Other Officers Injured

The trucks struck multiple Charlotte-Mecklenburg police cruisers, killing Officer Mia Goodwin and injuring three other officers who were helping direct traffic in the aftermath of an earlier accident, which happened Tuesday night and had closed down the interstate.

December 22, 2021

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NC Officer Shot During Domestic Dispute at IHOP

Authorities said that while officers were attempting to detain the suspect, she attempted to take one of the officers' gun and it discharged, striking officer H.L. Jefferson in the leg.

December 14, 2021

Vehicle Ops

North Carolina City Approves New Police Vehicles for Recruitment Effort

The goal is to have enough vehicles in the fleet that officers can take them home. Chief Brian James said the department is losing officers to other departments that already offer this option.

December 10, 2021

Patrol

NC Trooper Shot in Face at Traffic Stop Receives Congressional Bravery Award

Trooper Daniel Harrell was shot in the face and neck. A suspect rammed his patrol car. Still, he continued pursuit until backup could arrive and make an arrest.

November 30, 2021