US EditionTroopers fired after they lied about Tyrone Mason crash
- On June 16, 2025, two North Carolina State troopers, Matthew Morrison and Garrett Macario, were dismissed for providing false statements regarding their roles in the fatal October 7, 2024 collision that resulted in the death of Tyrone Mason in Raleigh.
- The investigation into the case was initiated in December 2024 by the Wake County DA’s office, which uncovered that the troopers had deceived investigators and breached patrol protocols; however, by May 2025, the office concluded there was insufficient evidence to file criminal charges.
- Evidence showed Macario initiated a dangerous pursuit that Mason's family says led to his death, while both officers provided false statements and failed to properly handle the crash investigation.
- Freeman reported that false and misleading information from the troopers caused her office to dismiss 180 pending cases, stating the evidence was insufficient to support prosecution.
- The dismissals represent a step toward restoring trust in law enforcement, though Mason's family and attorneys describe it only as the beginning of a longer pursuit of justice.
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Cops Kill People: 2 North Carolina State Troopers Fired Over Deadly Crash That Killed Tyrone Mason
Source: Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers / Getty According to News One reporting, two North Carolina State Troopers, Sgt. Matthew L. Morrison and Trooper Garrett L. Macario, were fired earlier this month following an administrative leave related to the death of a 31-year-old Black man named Tyrone Mason in October of 2024. Mason was said to be speeding when Trooper Macario attempted to conduct a traffic stop that quickly turned into a high-s…
'Leaving an Honest Man to Die': Two North Carolina Troopers Fired from Jobs After Officials Learn They Lied and Mishandled Investigation Into Deadly Crash That Killed Black Driver
Two North Carolina state troopers who authorities say lied and mishandled an investigation into a deadly crash that killed a Black driver have been fired from their jobs. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) terminated Sgt. Matthew Morrison and Trooper Garrett Macario from their positions on June 16, according to local news outlets. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) terminated Sgt. Matthew Morrison and Trooper Garrett M…
NC Troops Fired After Cover-Up In Black Man’s Death, Attorneys Say It’s ‘Only One Step Towards Justice’
Source: ellisdjones / ellisdjones Two North Carolina State troopers have been fired after an investigation found the officers lied about their involvement in a deadly 2024 crash that killed Tyrone Mason. According to reports, Sgt. Matthew L. Morrison and Trooper Garrett L. Macario were dismissed from the department on June 16 after being placed on administrative leave in January. Tyrone Mason, a 31-year-old Black man, died in a single-car crash …
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