Tag Archives: Mount Olive Police Department

Rear-End Collision Send Drivers to Hospital

Rear-End Collision Send Drivers to Hospital

On Tuesday afternoon, Mount Olive firefighters, accompanied by EMS Station 9, swiftly responded to a two-vehicle collision on South U.S. 117 Alt, near Lees Country Club Road. Upon arrival, firefighters and the Mount Olive Police discovered a rear-end collision involving an SUV and a pickup truck, both situated in the northbound lane. The drivers were…read more »

Suspect in Mount Olive Shooting Arrested

Suspect in Mount Olive Shooting Arrested

On January 5th, 2023, Officers with the Mount Olive Police Department responded to 242 Franklin Street to a person shot. When officers arrived they located the victim, 33-year-old Anthony Fitzgerald Price of Mount Olive, in the passenger seat of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. Wayne County EMS responded and pronounced Mr. Price deceased at…read more »

Investigation Underway At Mount Olive Pickle

Investigation Underway At Mount Olive Pickle

Reports of a situation outside of Mount Olive Pickle are under investigation by the Mount Olive Police Department. According to Chief Jason Hughes no shots were fired, but officers were dispatched to the scene. Hughes tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com that reports are being taken and an active investigation is underway. No further information is being released at…read more »

Three Arrested On Murder Charges By Mount Olive Police

Three Arrested On Murder Charges By Mount Olive Police

(GDN) – The Mount Olive Police Department arrested 35-year-old Demarlo Kornegay, 25-year-old Jartavis Bradshaw and 20-year-old Tyshawn Miller. They responded to a shooting on March 29th, 2022, at approximately 7:04 p.m., at 1001 Southeast Center Street. Upon arrival, police say they discovered 22-year-old Rajion Hall suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Wayne County EMS responded…read more »

MOPD Officer Released From Hospital, Chase Suspect Identified

MOPD Officer Released From Hospital, Chase Suspect Identified

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) — A Mount Olive police officer who was hurt when she crashed her vehicle while chasing a hijacking suspect has been released from the hospital. Police Chief Jason Hughes said officers were called to the Walmart in Mount Olive on Saturday to deal with a suspicious person. Police said when they…read more »

Mount Olive Officer Injured During Police Chase

Mount Olive Officer Injured During Police Chase

(GDN) — A late Saturday afternoon chase involving a stolen Mount Olive Police vehicle ended with the suspect being caught and one officer injured. The Mount Olive Police officer crashed their patrol car at the intersection of U.S. 117 and the I-40 connector. According to Mount Olive Police Chief Jason Hughes, several police officers were…read more »

Suspect Allegedly Opens Fire At Vehicle Driven By Girlfriend

Suspect Allegedly Opens Fire At Vehicle Driven By Girlfriend

(GDN) — Just after midnight on Sunday, a Mount Olive Police officer heard gunshots on the south side of town.  All MOPD units responded to the area.  Moments later, dispatch informed officers of a call reporting a reckless driver who had left and then returned to the scene of a domestic altercation on the 500…read more »

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