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Judge upholds trooper's firing over obscene joke
A judge has upheld the state Highway Patrol's decision to fire a trooper for an obscene joke that the trooper admitted was in bad taste. However, the judge said he might have imposed a "lesser sanction" on the veteran trooper.
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Highway Patrol starts new canine program
Six months after it dissolved its old canine program amid criticism of dog welfare, the North Carolina Highway Patrol has implemented a new one with new dogs and new handlers.
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Woman accuses fired trooper of assault
A woman obtained a warrant against former state trooper Monty Poarch for misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. Poarch, 46, has been fighting to get reinstated to the Highway Patrol after being fired in 2003 for sexual misconduct.
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State panel upholds trooper's demotion
The State Personnel Commission has reversed an administrative law judge's ruling that a state trooper demoted for using a racial slur should be reinstated to his former rank.
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Highway Patrol says investigator violated no policies
The state Highway Patrol says a former internal affairs investigator did not violate the state agency's policy while probing a racial slur left on a trooper's voicemail.
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Case represents pattern in Highway Patrol, some say
In the past year, three North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers who were terminated or demoted have fought to get back their jobs.
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Highway Patrol will review judge's ruling
The Highway Patrol says it will review a judge's recent decision involving a demoted trooper and the 2006 internal affairs investigation that was ruled a rush to judgment.
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Ruling raises questions about patrol's investigator
A judge's ruling last week that a demoted state trooper should be reinstated to his prior position, raises new questions about a former internal affairs investigator.
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Judge: Trooper demoted for racial slur should get job back
The Highway Patrol took action in 2006 after they said 1st Sgt. Mitch Foard used the slur in a voice mail message.
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Highway Patrol wants dog back
A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper used poor judgment in asking a former colleague to care for his dog, Capt. Everett Clendenin said Friday.
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Highway Patrol to fight order to reinstate fired K-9 trooper
The state Highway Patrol decided Monday to appeal an order to reinstate a trooper fired for roughly treating his K-9 partner.
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Panel orders fired K-9 trooper be reinstated
A state panel found that the Highway Patrol had cause to discipline, not fire, a former trooper videotaped suspending and kicking his canine parter.
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Former K-9 trooper, Highway Patrol face off over firing
A state trooper who was fired for abusing his K-9 partner faced off against his former employer Thursday as both sides argued whether the trooper's dismissal was appropriate.
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Fired trooper should be reinstated, judge rules
A judge has ruled a state trooper who lost his job after being accused of abusing his K-9 should be reinstated.
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Ex-trooper pleads guilty in DWI case
A tearful Steven Bradley said, afterward, he used "seriously poor judgment" when he drove his car into a pond while his children were in the back seat.
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Ex-trooper gets jail time for treatment of women
Former North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Michael A. Steele will spend at least six years and 10 months in jail charges of making unwanted sexual advances on women during traffic stops.
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Troopers association blasts independent report
The North Carolina Troopers Association said 56-page report by the international consulting firm Kroll is inaccurate in relevant parts "and is a severe disservice" to state troopers and the public.
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State suspends Highway Patrol K-9 operations
State officials suspended all K-9 operations in the Highway Patrol Wednesday afternoon, following testimony in an administrative hearing regarding controversial training techniques.
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Review: Highway Patrol 'ethical, professional,' but problems exist
Recent problems with the North Carolina Highway Patrol don't seem to be directly related to any flaws in the agency's hiring process but the first-line supervision of troopers is at a "sub-optimal level."
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Fired trooper wants to regain certification
A former Highway Patrol trooper on Wednesday sought to have his law enforcement certification reinstated.
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Troopers defend dog-training techniques
Other law enforcement officers say they would never use the techniques seen in a controversial video.
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Video of Alleged Animal Abuse by Trooper Played in Court
The video of alleged animal abuse that lead to the firing of a state trooper was played at a court hearing where the trooper was seeking to be reinstated.
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Official: 'Political Intervention' Prevented Due Process in Trooper Firing
A senior member of the Highway Patrol says political pressure from the governor’s press office forced him to fire a sergeant without due process last September.
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Highway Patrol Changes How Assignments Are Handled
Starting in the fall of 2008, potential North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers will find out where they will work before attending training.
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Panel: Fired Trooper Can't Get His Job Back
The state Personnel Commission on Friday rejected a reinstatement appeal by a former Highway Patrol trooper who was fired for misconduct.
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Lawmaker Questions Highway Patrol's Actions
After a Highway Patrol trooper did not issue a speeding ticket to a fellow law-enforcement officer, at least one lawmaker is questioning the agency's actions.
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After Media Inquiry, Durham Officer Charged With Speeding
The Highway Patrol charged a Durham police officer Tuesday night with speeding. The charge came after two law enforcement agencies reviewed a weekend traffic stop in which a trooper never ticketed an officer he believed was speeding and had been drinking.
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State Trooper Charged With DWI Resigns
Steven Bradley, a state trooper charged earlier this month with a DWI, has resigned in lieu of dismissal, the Highway Patrol says.
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State Trooper Resigns After DWI Allegation
A state Highway Patrol Trooper has resigned following suspicions that he was driving while impaired while on patrol.
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Ex-Trooper Indicted in Alleged Traffic Stop Incidents
A state Highway Patrol trooper who resigned amid allegations of inappropriate behavior at a traffic stop was indicted earlier this week on a number of charges, including kidnapping, sexual battery and extortion.
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2 Ex-Troopers Fight to Regain Jobs
Two former state Highway Patrol troopers fired for misconduct took steps this week in the fight to get their jobs back.
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Agency Selected for State Highway Patrol Review
The state Department of Crime Control and Public Safety selected an agency to conduct an in-depth review of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Consulting Firm Wins $98K Contract to Review NC Highway Patrol
A consulting company has been hired to conduct an in-depth review of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Trooper Charged With DWI Says He Knows His Career's Over
A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper charged with DWI after he drove his car into a pond says knows his career is over, his lawyer said Thursday.
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State Trooper Charged With DWI, Assault on Officer
A state trooper, who was once featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," faces DWI and assault charges after he crashed into a pond Tuesday night.
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Highway Patrol Releases Records Detailing Officer Punishments
Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary Bryan Beatty defended the integrity of the State Highway Patrol on Wednesday as he released a list detailing detailing punishment doled to officers in two dozen internal affairs cases.
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Highway Patrol Fires Sergeant After DWI Arrest
The action continues a string of highway patrolmen being fired or disciplined for conduct-related issues.
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Easley Orders Review of Patrol Hiring, Management
Following an embarrassments series of incidents in which state troopers were fired for policy violations, Gov. Mike Easley on Tuesday called for a review of the hiring and screening process and supervisory procedures of the Highway Patrol.
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Highway Patrol to Fight Trooper's Reinstatement
The state Highway Patrol plans to appeal a judicial order to reinstate a trooper who was fired for having sex in his patrol car and at his trooper station.
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Judge Reinstates Trooper Fired for Having Sex While on Duty
The state Highway Patrol will appeal a judge's order to reinstate a trooper who was fired in 2003 for conducting an extramarital affair while on duty.
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More Cases Tied to Fired Trooper Dropped
Eleven more people stopped by former state Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Harrison are scheduled to have their charges dropped.
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Fourth State Trooper Dismissed
A fourth state Highway Patrol trooper has been dismissed from the force, authorities said Thursday.
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Patrol Chief Pushes for Proper Conduct by Troopers
The commander of the state Highway Patrol said Tuesday that his agency is working quickly to regain public trust after a string of criminal cases against troopers.
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State Trooper Charged With DWI
State troopers placed one of their own on investigative leave after a trooper was charged early Sunday morning with driving-while-impaired in Nash County .
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Trooper Fired; Highway Patrol K-9 Program to Get Review
Amid allegations of animal abuse, a trooper was fired, and a complete review of the state's Highway Patrol's K-9 program was ordered.
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Trooper, Officer Cited for Alcohol Violations
A Highway Patrol trooper and a Winterville police officer have been cited for alcohol violations, authorities said.
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State Troopers' Conduct Raises Concerns
Recent allegations of state trooper misconduct is raising concerns about how the Highway Patrol manages its members.
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State Trooper Resigns After Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct
A Highway Patrol trooper assigned to Orange County has resigned over allegations of inappropriate behavior at a traffic stop.
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Trooper Investigated For Alleged Animal Abuse
The State Highway Patrol suspended a trooper during an investigation into complaints he abused his canine partner.
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Fired Trooper to Appeal His Dismissal
A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who was dismissed from his position will appeal the decision, he said through his attorney’s office Friday.
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Wake DA Dismisses 126 Charges Filed by Trooper
Wake County prosecutors on Monday dropped 126 charges brought against drivers by a state trooper and said they plan to dismiss more next month.
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Wake County DA Still Examining Trooper's Cases
Wake County District Attorney Colon Willoughby said Thursday that his staff is still looking at a state trooper's traffic cases to determine whether they should go to trial.
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Judge Rules State Trooper 'Unworthy of Belief'
A Wake County judge dismissed a drunken-driving case on Wednesday following a two-day hearing to determine whether the arresting state trooper was a credible witness.
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State Trooper Defends His Credibility
A state Highway Patrol trooper who pleaded guilty to criminal contempt charges defended his credibility Tuesday during a hearing to determine whether he should be a witness when one of his DWI cases goes to trial.
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Trooper Pleads Guilty to Contempt Charge
A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper pleaded guilty Friday to criminal contempt of court after a judge said he left her courtroom and delayed several trials.
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Judge Charges State Trooper With Contempt
A Wake County judge has charged a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper with criminal contempt of court.
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State Trooper's Professionalism Called Into Question
A Holly Springs man says a trooper stationed in Wake County assaulted him, and the man's attorney believes the incident is part of a pattern of unprofessional behavior.
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State Trooper Faces Drunken-Driving Charge
A state trooper is finding himself on the wrong side of the law.
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Trooper Arrested on DWI Charges
A local State trooper was arrested Friday night on drunken driving charges.