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Two members of the State Highway Patrol, Lt. Jeff Gordon and Trooper Chris Matos, were honored Nov. 17 at the Governor’s Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Lt. Gordon received his award in the category of Efficiency and Innovation for using the Highway Patrol’s driving simulator to teach teens about distracted driving. Trooper Matos received his award in the category of Safety and Heroism for rescuing a mother and her two children from a frigid creek when their car slid off an icy road.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message in observance of Veterans Day in North Carolina.
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An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Knightdale man today suspected of striking and killing a pedestrian on Friday, Oct. 30, while he walked along Poole Road. Wake County troopers worked tirelessly following up on leads with the hopes of bringing closure to a grieving mother.
At approximately 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Cameron Pipkin, 23, of 6528 NC27, Coats, was traveling south on Red Hill Church Road near Tobacco Barn Lane just east of Lillington when he traveled off onto the right shoulder striking James McLeod, 14, of 2688 Ashe Avenue, Dunn. Mr. McLeod was walking south along the shoulder of the roadway when he was struck from behind. As a result of the collision, McLeod died at the scene.
Thousands of people across North Carolina have gotten calls from individuals claiming to be Internal Revenue Service employees, according to the State Bureau of Investigation. The callers claim someone at the residence owes money to the IRS for unpaid taxes. The callers threaten to have the person arrested and taken to jail unless the taxes are paid immediately, often resulting in a credit or debit card transaction over the phone.
In an effort to combat these calls, the IRS has stated they will never:
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch charged a Thomasville corporation and seven of its employees with operating an illegal gaming enterprise.
What:
Retirement Ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard Comer
When:
3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 06
Where:
NCNG Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh
Media Contact On Site:
Lt. Col. Matthew Devivo Cell: 919-612-9712
Story by Capt. Matthew Boyle, Public Affairs Office, North Carolina National Guard
In the 2015 Army Communities of Excellence competition the North Carolina National Guard placed third in the silver category. This year, the NCNG has been selected to compete in the gold category with three other states. The efforts of the staff at the Joint Force Headquarters have paid off and this week they will host examiners from the Army Communities of Excellence here.
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 4, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a head-on collision on Forestville Road just north of Old Milburnie Road in Wake County.
Wake County Troopers responded to a fatal collision involving a pick-up truck and bicyclist on Mount Pleasant Road just east of Fuquay Varina early Tuesday evening.