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Final Judgment Ordered in Rowan County Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and calls for service to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, this community has collaborated with the Sheriff’s Office to ensure their children and families are safer.

Public invited to comment on use of additional $5.2 million for Tropical Storm Fred recovery

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Wednesday, May 3 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of the state impacted by Tropical Storm Fred.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Highway Patrol and State Bureau of Investigation to Hold Ground Breaking Ceremony

The N.C. State Highway Patrol and State Bureau of Investigation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned construction of a new armory and technical services unit facility.

Final Judgment Ordered in Graham County Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances and calls for service by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office, the community has collaborated with the Sheriff’s Office to ensure their children and families are safer.

Final Judgment Ordered in Yadkin County Nuisance Case

Recently, Wilkes County Superior Court Judge Michael Duncan signed a consent judgment for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against Indigo Hospitality One LLC, Tejalbahen Patel and Girishbhai Patel, the property owners of America’s Best Value Inn, 5702 Hwy 21,

Application period for ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program closing April 21

The application period for the ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, with available federal funding committed to applications currently in process and those expected in the weeks ahead.

State Highway Patrol Requests Public Feedback with CALEA Portal

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol maintains national law enforcement accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement for Accreditation (CALEA). As a part of this process, an opportunity is provided to citizens of North Carolina for public feedback via the CALEA Portal.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing State Office of Violence Prevention

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. By coordinating efforts across state agencies and partnering with local leaders, the new office will focus on reducing violence and firearm misuse in North Carolina.

Media Advisory: Task Force for Safer Schools Meeting

The Task Force for Safer Schools will meet on Wednesday, March 15, from 10 a.m.

SHP Member Involved in Shooting During Collision Investigation

On Thursday, March 9, at approximately 1:47 a.m., the State Highway Patrol responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle in a ditch on NC 73 near Lowell Road in Albemarle (Stanly County).  Upon arriving to the collision scene, the responding trooper observed the suspected driver involved in the collision to be in possession of a firearm in his waistband.  

Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather

March 5-11 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.

Criminal Justice Analysis Center Releases New Insight into Domestic Violence Reported in N.C.

N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission on Thursday released research by its Criminal Justice Analysis Center that provides new insight into domestic and family violence reported in the state of North Carolina. The report, “Justice Analysis Review: Identifying Domestic Violence in North Carolina,” provides a review of reported domestic violence that includes not only aggravated assault and homicide, but also offenses such as simple assault, kidnapping and intimidation.

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

Media Advisory: Governor’s Crime Commission will host its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1201 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Resolution for an Angier Nuisance Abatement Case

The West Church Street community should soon see some changes after property owners in this community have cooperated with law enforcement to abate several nuisance properties.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State partnership to host N.C. Resilient Communities Funding Forum

The N.C. Department of Public Safety’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host the inaugural North Carolina Resilient Communities Funding Forum on Feb. 28 in Greenville.