New Bern Police Officer Struck While Rescuing Citizen in Distress

New Bern police officer struck while rescuing citizen in distress

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) -- An officer with the New Bern Police Department was hit by a car after rescuing a citizen in distress. On Friday, May 30, at around 9 a.m., officers with the New Bern Police Department responded to a call regarding a citizen in distress near 3100 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. When they arrived, the man in distress was walking dangerously close to oncoming traffic. Officers quickly rescued him from traffic, which l…

Deputy struck by suspect’s vehicle during sting operation; suspect remains at large

A St. Landry Parish deputy is recovering in the hospital, and an active manhunt is underway after a suspect reportedly struck the deputy with his car during an undercover narcotics operation.The incident happened around 4 p.m. Thursday at a Dollar General off Highway 182 near Sunset. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, the situation unfolded during an undercover drug operation.A backup deputy was sent to assist an undercover deputy who was meeti…

Manhunt underway after St. Landry Parish deputy hit by vehicle during drug operation in Sunset

SUNSET, La. (NEWS 15) — A manhunt is underway in St. Landry Parish for a suspect accused of running over a deputy during a drug operation. Deputies are searching for Justin Miller, 27. He is described as 5'7" and 145…

Narcotics investigation lead to St. Landry Parish Deputy being struck by suspect's vehicle

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- St. Landry Parish deputy was allegedly struck by a suspect's vehicle during a narcotics investigation, deputies confirmed. The incident occurred at between 3204 Hwy. 182 and LA. 754, deputies said. Deputies said the narcotics officer was struck by the suspects vehicle and due to injury has been airlifted to hospital. We will update as more information is released. Close Thanks for signing up! Wa…

St. Landry Deputy Hit By Vehicle

Officials say that a deputy was struck by a vehicle while working during an investigation.