CCPS Logo 
North Carolina Department of 
Crime Control & Public Safety 
2003 News Releases 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT?  
Call our public affairs office
at 919-733-5027

 
 
 

12/31/2003
2003 UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF PREPAREDNESS IN PUBLIC SAFETY
12/30/2003
DMV ANNOUNCES OPERATION STOP FRAUD
12/29/2003
NCDOT NCDOT AND CCPS JOIN FORCES TO EDUCATE MOTORISTS ON LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY
Minor, "Fender-Bender" Type Crashes are Now Required to be Moved from Travel Lanes
12/29/2003
N.C. HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATING CRASH THAT KILLED 7 TEENS IN IREDELL COUNTY
12/23/2003
THIRTEEN CADETS GRADUATE FROM 108TH HIGHWAY PATROL BASIC ACADEMY
12/22/2003
Media Advisory:
Highway Patrol Basic Academy Graduation
Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at 10 a.m.
12/19/2003
TROOPERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS
12/19/2003
NORTH CAROLINA POLICE CORPS HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
12/11/2003
NATIONAL GUARD MARKS ITS 367th BIRTHDAY DEC. 13
12/10/2003
ALE AGENTS CHARGE 26 IN TRIAD FOR UNDERAGE TOBACCO SALES
12/10/2003
ALE AGENTS CHARGE 12 CLERKS WITH UNDERAGE TOBACCO SALES
12/10/2003
ALE AGENTS CHARGE 53 CLERKS DURING TOBACCO CHECKS
12/10/2003
ALE AGENTS CHARGE 25 IN TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
12/10/2003
ALE AGENTS CHARGE 49 STORE CLERKS FOR SELLING TOBACCO TO MINORS
12/08/2003
TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS NET 40 IN WILSON, PITT AND CARTERET COUNTIES
12/03/2003
Media Advisory:
Winter Weather Safety Tips Reminder
11/25/2003
CCPS INFORMATION SERVICES EMPLOYEE GETS MERITORIOUS AWARD
11/24/2003
GOVERNOR EASLEY DECLARES WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
11/20/2003
STATE TROOPERS WILL BE CRACKING DOWN ON AGGRESSIVE DRIVING DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/10/2003
Media Advisory:
Hit and Run Fatal in Dare County
11/04/2003
ALE AGENT ASHLEY RECOGNIZED FOR HELP WITH FEDERAL DRUG STING
11/02/2003
FATALS IN WAKE COUNTY ON 11-01-03
10/29/2003
NORTH CAROLINA AIR NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYS TO FIGHT CALIFORNIA FIRES
10/28/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS MOTORISTS TO WATCH FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS THIS HALLOWEEN
10/27/2003
GOV. EASLEY WARNS HURRICANE VICTIMS OF APPROACHING FEMA DEADLINE
10/24/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN JOHNSTON COUNTY
10/24/2003
NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL COMMANDER ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
10/23/2003
NCDOT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO UPGRADE STATE'S AMBER ALERT SYSTEM
Upgrade Will Save Notification Time and Use Overhead Highway Message Signs
10/20/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN CRAVEN COUNTY
10/15/2003
FOUR GRADUATE FROM ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
10/03/2003
AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR CHILDREN MISSING IN CHATHAM COUNTY
09/26/2003
CITIZENS URGED TO BE CAREFUL DURING CLEAN-UP;
DEBRIS TO BE PICKED UP ON STATE MAINTAINED ROADS
09/23/2003
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES AID FOR HURRICANE-DAMAGED BUSINESSES
09/23/2003
GOV. EASLEY CALLS FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR ISABEL VICTIMS
**Hurricane Isabel Relief Fund Now Accepting Donations**
09/23/2003
COLONEL RICHARD W. HOLDEN APPOINTED TO COMMISSIONER WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
09/22/2003
HURRICANE ISABEL RECOVERY INFORMATION
09/17/2003
GOV. EASLEY ACTIVATES 300 NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS – 5,000 ON STANDBY
WARNS RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR HIGH WINDS AND STORM SURGES
**ACTIVATES BILINGUAL EMERGENCY HOTLINE**
09/17/2003
GOV. EASLEY TO VISIT NATIONAL GUARD COMMAND POST IN KINSTON FOR HURRICANE ISABEL BRIEFING
09/16/2003
GOV. EASLEY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR N.C.
Works to Get Resources to Counties in Path of Hurricane Isabel
09/15/2003
NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD READY TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE ISABEL
09/15/2003
GOV. EASLEY MOBILIZES STATE AGENCIES AS HURRICANE ISABEL APPROACHES
09/15/2003
GOV. EASLEY SAYS OFFICIALS MONITORING HURRICANE'S PATH, URGES NORTH CAROLINIANS TO TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
09/12/2003
CITIZENS URGED TO MONITOR WEATHER REPORTS THIS WEEKEND:
Family Emergency Supply Kits A Good Idea
09/09/2003
Media Advisory:
Crime Victims Compensation Commission Meeting
09/05/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST 98 CLERKS IN 20 COUNTIES DURING AUGUST TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
09/05/2003
NORTH CAROLINA TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES CONTINUE AS SECOND ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES:
Counties in application process for U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Funds
09/05/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN PERSON COUNTY
09/02/2003
Media Advisory:
Highway Patrol Aggressive Driving Labor Day Arrests Results
09/02/2003
Media Advisory:
Governor's Crime Commission meeting, September 4-5
09/02/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN GRANVILLE COUNTY
08/29/2003
ALE OFFICERS RAID ALLEGED ALCOHOL AND DRUG HAVEN ON FISHER STREET
08/27/2003
FUNERAL FOR N.C. NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER KILLED IN IRAQ SET
08/27/2003
AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR INFANT IN HIJACKED CAR NEAR CHARLOTTE
CHILD FOUND
08/27/2003
AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR INFANT IN HIJACKED CAR NEAR CHARLOTTE
08/25/2003
ALE OPERATION FOCUSES ON COLLEGE STUDENTS' ACCESS TO ALCOHOL
ALAMANCE COUNTY SELL RATE REASON FOR CONCERN
08/25/2003
WARNING: HIGHWAY PATROL CONDUCTING AGGRESSIVE DRIVER CRACKDOWN ON THE INTERSTATES THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
08/25/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST 90 IN TRIANGLE AREA UNDERAGE DRINKING CRACKDOWN
08/25/2003
Media Advisory:
Public Hearing on the Distribution of Local Law Enforcement Block Grants
08/25/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN CRAVEN COUNTY
08/25/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN WAYNE COUNTY
08/25/2003
ALE, WINSTON-SALEM POLICE CHARGE 46 IN UNDERAGE DRINKING CRACKDOWN
08/17/2003
ALE OPERATION FOCUSES ON YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL
27 ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS CITED FOR VIOLATING ABC LAWS
104 PEOPLE CITED ON CRIMINAL CHARGES
08/15/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST 118 DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
08/12/2003
SECRETARY BEATTY NAMES RUDISILL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF CCPS
08/08/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST 64 DURING JULY TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
08/04/2003
Media Advisory:
Highway Patrol to Crack Down on Motorist
Violating the Stopped School Bus and Seatbelt Laws around Area Schools
08/04/2003
"STUDENT TROOPERS" GRADUATE FROM AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM
08/01/2003
N.C. PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GOVERNORS' AWARD
07/30/2003
THIRTY-NINE CADETS GRADUATE FROM 107TH HIGHWAY PATROL BASIC ACADEMY
07/28/2003
Media Advisory:
THIRTY-NINE CADETS GRADUATE FROM 107TH HIGHWAY PATROL BASIC ACADEMY
07/28/2003
A.L.E. AGENTS AND WINSTON-SALEM POLICE CHARGE 45 IN COPS IN SHOPS OPERATION
07/21/2003
IT'S HURRICANE SEASON - ARE YOU PREPARED?
~ Winn-Dixie To Provide Valuable Information, Supplies ~
07/18/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN LENOIR COUNTY
07/17/2003
NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL IS REACCREDITIED
07/16/2003
SIX FLOOD-DAMAGED COUNTIES APPROVED FOR SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER LOANS
07/14/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL PURCHASES NEW SAFETY DEVICE FOR PATROL VEHICLES
07/14/2003
ALE AGENTS CONDUCT TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS IN THREE COUNTIES
07/09/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL CAPTAIN TO SERVE AS INTERIM CHIEF OF STATE CAPITOL POLICE
07/07/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST TWO DURING TOBACCO CHECK
07/07/2003
CRIME COMMISSION GRANT PROVIDES CAMERAS TO LAW AGENCIES
07/03/2003
Media Advisory:
"Operation Cody" Results
07/03/2003
SECRETARY BEATTY NAMES JON WILLIAMS ASSISTANT SECRETARY
07/01/2003
STATE TROOPERS ISSUE WARNING: DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!
07/01/2003
ALE MAKES SUNDAY ALCOHOL AND VIDEO POKER CHECKS
06/30/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST SIX PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK
06/30/2003
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO PUBLIC REVIEW IN JONES COUNTY
06/30/2003
ALE AGENTS CONDUCT TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS IN LEE COUNTY
06/30/2003
N.C. HIGHWAY PATROL PROMOTES FORTY-SIX OFFICERS
06/30/2003
Media Advisory:
Seat Belt Enforcement in Guilford County
06/27/2003
Media Advisory:
Highway Patrol Promotional Ceremony
Friday, June 13, 2003 - 10:00 a.m.
06/27/2003
Media Advisory:
“Operation Cody” Highway Patrol Crackdown on Aggressive Driving on I-40
06/27/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST 5 PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK
06/26/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST SEVEN DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/26/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST SIX DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/24/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN PERSON COUNTY
06/23/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST FIVE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK
06/23/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST FOUR DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/23/2003
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHARGES CLERK IN FATAL HARNETT COUNTY CRASH
06/23/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN TOWN OF FARMVILLE
06/23/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN CITY OF GREENVILLE
06/19/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST SIXTEEN PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK
06/17/2003
ALE AND LOCAL OFFICERS TARGET UNDERAGE DRINKING IN OPERATION "OBX BEACH WEEK"
06/16/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST SEVEN DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/16/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST THREE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/16/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST ONE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/12/2003
Media Advisory:
N.C. Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Graduation Ceremony
Friday, June 13, 2003 - 10:00 a.m.
06/12/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN CITY OF WILSON
06/11/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST THREE PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS
06/11/2003
ALE AGENTS ARREST FOUR PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK
06/10/2003
Media Advisory:
Crime Victims Compensation Commission Meeting
06/09/2003
Media Advisory:
Reducing Tobacco Sales to Minors; Regional Forum
06/03/2003
Media Advisory:
Governor's Crime Commission Meeting - June 5-6, 2003
06/03/2003
Media Advisory:
Reducing Tobacco Sales to Minors; Regional Forum
06/02/2003
ROADCHECK 2003
06/02/2003
Media Advisory:
News coverage of tonight's visitation and tomorrow's funeral
05/30/2003
STATE TROOPER KILLED IN HAYWOOD COUNTY CRASH
05/28/2003
Media Advisory:
Reducing Tobacco Sales to Minors; Regional Forum
05/23/2003
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS MAY 25th AS MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY
05/21/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS "BUCKLE UP, AND STAY SOBER"
05/19/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN WILSON COUNTY
05/16/2003
15 NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
05/14/2003
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK MAY 18-24
05/12/2003
Media Advisory:
Reducing Tobacco Sales to Minors; Regional Forum
05/12/2003
Media Advisory:
Police Corps Scholarships
05/09/2003
Media Advisory:
McGuire Nuclear Power Station Emergency Exercise
05/02/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL HOLDS "BUCKLE IN BABY SAFELY" WEEK
04/28/2003
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN TYRRELL COUNTY
04/28/2003
ALE AGENTS MAKE ARRESTS AT WIDESPREAD PANIC CONCERT
04/28/2003
FORMER CALDWELL SHERIFF TO HEAD N.C. BOXING COMMISSION
04/25/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN GREENE COUNTY
04/23/2003
JUDGE ISSUES ABATEMENT ORDER AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AGAINST GASTONIA PROPERTY
04/16/2003
JUDGE ENTERS CONSENT JUDGEMENT AGAINST PROPERTY IN AVON
04/15/2003
STATE HIGHWAY PATROL URGES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
04/09/2003
ALE OPERATION NETS 220 ARRESTS IN NEW HANOVER AND BRUNSWICK COUNTIES
04/09/2003
GOV. EASLEY UNVEILS NEW VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT MILITARY COMMUNITIES
Declares April “Month of the Military Child”
04/09/2003
SIX GRADUATE FROM ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC SCHOOL
04/01/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL RE-ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT
03/28/2003
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO PUBLIC REVIEW IN NASH COUNTYy
03/28/2003
SECURING THE HOMELAND IN NORTH CAROLINA
By Secretary Bryan Beatty
03/27/2003
DISASTER ASSISTANCE APPROVED FOR NINE NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES
03/25/2003
RANDLEMAN ROAD; ALE VIOLATIONS
03/21/2003
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO PUBLIC REVIEW IN ROCKY MOUNT
03/20/2003
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT URGES PEOPLE TO WATCH OUT FOR FLASH FLOODING
03/17/2003
ALE STARTS ON RANDLEMAN ROAD PROJECT
03/15/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN NASH COUNTY
03/14/2003
NATIONAL GUARD OPENS NEW CHARLOTTE HEADQUARTERS SATURDAY
03/10/2003
GOV. EASLEY DECLARES SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK MARCH 16-22
Tornado Facts
Governor's Severe Weather Awareness Week 2003 Proclamtion
03/05/2003
FIRST LADY TO SPEAK AT GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION MEETING
03/05/2003
Media Advisory:
Governor's Crime Commission Meeting - March 6-7, 2003
03/05/2003
Media Advisory:
Crime Victims Compensation Commission Meeting
02/28/2003
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ASSIST FIRE MARSHALS WITH NIGHTCLUB SAFETY INSPECTIONS
02/20/2003
U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCES CITIZEN PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE:
NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS REMIND PEOPLE TO PREPARE
02/17/2003
GOV. EASLEY CONTINUES TO ADVISE MOTORISTS TO STAY OFF THE ROAD
N.C. DOT CREWS WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO CLEAR HIGHWAYS
02/16/2003
GOV. EASLEY WARNS MOTORISTS TO STAY OFF THE ROAD
MOST SEVERE WEATHER STILL TO COME
02/16/2003
GOV. EASLEY DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY
ADVISES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR MAJOR ICE STORM
02/15/2003
WINTER STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR MOST OF NORTH CAROLINA
02/14/2003
N.C. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS RECOMMEND CITIZENS PREPARE FOR WINTER STORM
02/12/2003
ARMED ROBBERY AT TOM'S MINI MART IN BUTNER
02/11/2003
ALERT BRINGS HOME THE NEED FOR FAMIILY PREPAREDNESS
Alerta Anaranjada Sirve de Recuerdo para Preparaciones Familiares (En Español)
02/05/2003
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN WARREN COUNTY
02/05/2003
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS UNDERGO REVIEW IN BLADEN COUNTY
02/03/2003
PRELIMINARY ICE STORM REPORT SUBMITTED TO GOV. EASLEY
01/30/2003
Media Advisory:
Farewell Ceremony for Durham-based N.C. Army National Guard Unit Set for This Sunday Morning
01/22/2003
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE TO MEET FRIDAY
01/17/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN SCOTLAND COUNTY
01/17/2003
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES THAT STORM DEBRIS WILL BE PICKED UP ON PRIVATE ROADS, REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED
01/16/2003
HIGHWAY PATROL CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION OF TROOPER C.J. CARROLL
01/16/2003
N.C. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS RECOMMEND CITIZENS PREPARE FOR WINTER STORM
01/15/2003
RALEIGH HIGH-SPEED CHASE
01/15/2003
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD (ROUND TWELVE) ANNOUNCEMENT
01/15/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN VANCE COUNTY
01/10/2003
FOUR NEW ALE AGENTS GRADUATE
01/10/2003
NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY
01/09/2003
BANK ROBBERY AT CENTRAL CAROLINA BANK IN BUTNER
01/09/2003
GOV. EASLEY PLEDGES FULL STATE MATCH FOR ICE STORM RELIEF
WILL PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH $24 MILLION IN AID
01/08/2003
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF CHILD ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
01/02/2003
Media Advisory:
TRANSFER OF DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ENFORCEMENT SECTION TO CRIME CONTROL AND PUBLIC SAFETY TAKING PLACE WITH NEW YEAR


2002 News Releases
2001 News Releases

 
To the top

Back to CCPS