Fallen Police Officer Coverage

Family of Knightdale officer files suit claiming negligence, wrongful death
Tim Hayworth said his son, Ryan, an officer with Knightdale Police Department, was simply an outstanding young man.

Lawsuit to send a message: Family of Knightdale officer sues the man alleged to have hit and killed him along I-540
The father of a Knightdale police officer killed as he aided a motorist along Interstate 540 in October filed a wrongful death suit Monday, seeking a jury trial and damages from the man who hit him.

Community honors Wilson police captain who died in line of duty
The town of Wilson is honoring a police captain who died in the line of duty this week.

Funeral, procession held for state trooper killed in western NC crash
A funeral and procession will be held Friday for Trooper John Horton, a 15-year veteran of the State Highway Patrol who died Monday in Rutherford County.

Two troopers involved in fatal western NC crash were brothers
A member of the State Highway Patrol died Monday during a traffic stop in Rutherford County, Sgt. Chris Knox confirms.

Funeral held for CMPD officer, a mother of 3, killed in crash days before Christmas
A funeral is held for Officer Mia Goodwin of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Goodwin, a mother of three children, including an infant, was killed just days before Christmas in a crash on Interstate 85.

'There's no way to prepare': CMPD mourns death of officer, a mother of 3
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and loved ones of Officer Mia Goodwin are mourning her death days before Christmas.

Funeral held for CMPD officer, mother of 3, killed in crash days before Christmas
A funeral and procession were held Wednesday for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Officer Mia Goodwin, who was killed in the line of duty days before Christmas.

Police escort carries deceased Person County deputy from Duke hospital to his home in Roxboro
A police escort will transport Person County Deputy Michael Currier, who died earlier this week, from Duke Regional Hospital in Durham to a funeral home in Roxboro.

Man charged in October crash that killed 23-year-old Knightdale officer
A 40-year-old man is facing several charges connected to an October crash that killed Knightdale police officer Ryan Hayworth.

Area law enforcement pick up calls for service to give Knightdale officers day of support, healing
The Knightdale Police Department shut its doors Monday and let Raleigh police and Wake County deputies handle all its calls.

Calls redirected, officers given time to grieve following Knightdale officer's death in the line of duty
The Knightdale Police Department shut its doors Monday, letting Raleigh police and Wake County deputies handle all its calls.

'May we all leave a similar legacy:' Fallen Knightdale officer laid to rest
Family and friends, as well as fellow first responders gathered to honor and remember fallen Knightdale police Officer Ryan Hayworth in a private ceremony Friday.

'There's a meaning in his death,' father of fallen Knightdale police officer says
Tim Hayworth saw a lot of misery during his 20 years as police chief in Zebulon, but nothing compares to the grief his family has endured this week following the death of his son, a rookie officer with the Knightdale Police Department.

Longtime police chief shares memories of police officer son killed in line of duty
Tim Hayworth saw a lot of misery during his 20 years as police chief in Zebulon, but nothing compares to the grief his family has endured this week following the death of his son, a rookie officer with the Knightdale Police Department.

Route, details for Hayworth's east Wake funeral procession Friday afternoon
Local police departments involved in the planning and logistics for Friday's procession to honor and remember fallen Knightdale police officer Ryan Hayworth are asking for privacy and patience from the public.

Colleagues, supporters come to Knightdale for fallen officer vigil
Knightdale officer Ryan Hayworth was just 23 years old when he was killed in a car crash on I-540 last weekend.

Knightdale officer remembered in vigil
Friends, family and citizens of Knightdale come together to honor officer Ryan Hayworth, who died when a drunk driver smashed into the back of his patrol car on I-540. Hayworth was known for his fun personality and commitment to service.

Vigil to remember Knightdale officer who led a 'life of service'
Officer Ryan Hayworth was with the Knightdale police department for three months. His father was former Zebulon Police Chief Tim Hayworth.