Press Releases

Operation Arrow nets 64 arrests in Guilford County

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies joined forces this week in Guilford County for Operation Arrow, a four-day operation than ran May 8-11 to serve outstanding criminal warrants and conduct searches of high-risk felons on probation or parole supervision.
 

MEDIA ADVISORY: SHP Conducts Memorial Service to Honor Fallen Members

The State Highway Patrol will conduct a memorial service offering tribute to the 62 members who have fallen in the line of duty since 1929. Col.

Governor Cooper Calls on President Trump, Congress to Support Hurricane Recovery in Eastern NC after 99% of Federal Aid Request Denied

Governor Cooper today expressed his disappointment in the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership after they failed to fulfill North Carolina’s funding request for Hurricane Matthew recovery.

Governor Proclaims May 7-13 Hurricane Preparedness Week

With many communities still recovering from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to get ready for another hurricane season.

Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide

Inmate Dennis Dickerson (#0940575) died this morning at Pender Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. Dickerson was found unresponsive in his cell at about 6:07 a.m. Prison medical staff and local paramedics responded and worked to resuscitate the inmate, but were unsuccessful.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Sgt. Meggan Callahan’s Funeral and Media Staging Area

Sgt. Meggan Callahan Funeral Service; Service begins at Noon, Thursday, May 4

Flooding Receding in Most Areas, Water Peaks Wednesday in Kinston

While floodwaters are beginning to recede in Goldsboro, Tarboro and Greenville, conditions in Kinston will continue to worsen through tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned this morning.

Flooding Continues in Several Counties, Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant

Flood conditions are improving for many central North Carolina counties, but residents in several eastern communities need to continue closely monitoring river levels, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned today.

North Carolina to Participate in Learning Lab to Fight Opioid Addiction

North Carolina is one of only eight states nationwide selected to participate in a learning lab to find better ways to fight opioid addiction among prison inmates, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Stay Vigilant about Possible Flooding, Governor Cooper Urges Eastern NC

Potential flooding could impact eastern North Carolina through the weekend and into next week, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned Friday.