Tag: North Carolina agencies

Patrol
North Carolina Deputies Arrest Gator on “Suspicion of Being a Dinosaur”
Now nicknamed Pepe, the gator was cited for “Suspicion of Being a Dinosaur Without Proper Papers, Public Loitering with Intent to Sunbathe, and Obstructing Traffic.”
June 3, 2025
Onslow County, North Carolina, Sheriff's deputy with 'Pepe' the alligator.
Command
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Announces Retirement
Chief Johnny Jennings joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in 1992. He was sworn in as chief in 2020.
May 27, 2025
Special Units
North Carolina K-9 Killed Making Arrest, Handler Wounded
Wadesboro official did not say how K-9 Blitz was killed but stated that an investigation is ongoing into the police shooting.
April 4, 2025
Patrol
Charlotte Officers Wounded in Shootout, Suspect Killed
The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Reggie Allen Knight, was wanted on at least ten warrants, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
March 10, 2025
Command
25-Year Veteran of Raleigh Police Promoted to Chief
Rico Boyce started as a patrol officer in Raleigh’s Southeast District and advanced to the rank of deputy chief. He takes over from Chief Estella Patterson, who is retiring March 1 after serving the city for 3 ½ years.
February 28, 2025
Raleigh's next Police Chief Rico Boyce started as a patrol officer in Raleigh’s Southeast District 25 years ago and has now advanced to the rank of deputy chief.
Patrol
Raleigh Officer Critically Wounded in January Moved from ICU
Officer Max Gillick was shot during a domestic violence situation. According to police, a man broke into his ex-wife's home, where he shot another man.
February 19, 2025
Raleigh Police Officer Max Gillick was critically wounded at a domestic Jan. 21. He has been moved from the ICU, indicating that his condition is improving.
Patrol
Raleigh Officer Critically Wounded During Burglary Response Shootout
Late Tuesday night, Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said the officer was out of surgery and is in critical condition. The officer has not been publicly identified.
January 22, 2025
Point of Law
North Carolina Court Allows Mother to Sue Troopers Over Son’s Ridealong Death
The 2-1 Appeals Court decision Wednesday reversed a trial judge’s ruling favoring Trooper Omar Romero Mendoza.
January 16, 2025
Patrol
Father, Son Save North Carolina Deputy and K-9 After Pursuit Crash
Not far from the crash, Curtis Blanton and his 17-year-old son, Pete, were home listening to a police scanner. They drove to the scene, and found the deputy on the ground outside his vehicle, unable to move.
January 13, 2025
Patrol
Western North Carolina Agency Releases Video Showing Local Responders' Hurricane Experience
"When we did the [video], we wanted to show the night of the storm and the day after and how devastating and violent the storm was," Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker said.
November 13, 2024
Responders transport an injured person across a flooded river.
Special Units
North Carolina K-9 Shot and Killed During Pursuit of Suspect
K-9 Draco was shot and killed while officers were chasing Desmund Moore, 42, police say.
October 21, 2024
Mount Airy Police K-9 Draco was shot and killed last week pursuing a suspect.
Command
North Carolina Sheriff Slams County Manager, Says “Red Tape” Hindering Hurricane Relief
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White wrote on social media Tuesday about Franklin County Manager Kim Denton, saying she has “displayed a grotesque lack of leadership.”
October 9, 2024
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