Local law enforcement officers and those from across the region gathered at the law enforcement memorial in Centennial Park to remember Champ, who was partnered with Roanoke Rapids Master Officer Gerald Morris since October of last year.
First responders who made initial efforts to locate a boy who drowned in Roanoke Rapids Lake earlier this month were honored by the Roanoke Rapids Police Department during this evening’s city council meeting.
When a man climbed a tree in the area of Chaloner Middle School in February, he meant to do harm to himself, Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty told council this evening.
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening recognized the promotions of two police officers.
The protective vests are dedicated to the memory of Rocco — a Pittsburgh police dog stabbed in January while apprehending a suspect.
