North Carolina Troopers Association

05/22/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Samantha Busch, the Busch family, and all of the fans tonight as we all mourn this shocking loss. Kyle Busch and Samantha have been great supporters of our Association and members.

Team Samantha, 3rd place

05/18/2026

Reminder for Members Only. Family Day sign up ends this Friday May 22, 2026. Hotel discount rooms also ends on May 22nd

05/16/2026

Dear Patrol Family,

Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of our nation.

Since the founding of our agency almost 97 years ago, 72 members of the North Carolina State have died in the line of duty. Their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten. This year alone, we mourn the loss of Trooper Stien Davis and Trooper Steven Perry, whose service and sacrifice remind us of the risks our law enforcement officers face every day.

Behind every badge is a commitment to serve with integrity, professionalism, and honor. Behind every fallen trooper is a family, a community, and a Patrol family that continue to carry their memory forward.

As we observe this solemn day, I ask each of you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and to keep their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May we continue to honor their legacy through our service, our conduct, and our dedication to the mission of protecting the citizens of this state.

Thank you for your continued commitment and sacrifice.

With Warmest Regards,

Colonel Freddy L. Johnson, Jr.

05/10/2026

04/28/2026

Museum store is now open at 3405 Garner Rd. Directly in front of the training academy. Please excuse the mess as construction continues on museum.

04/24/2026

Things are coming together at the new location but we need a little more time to have it ready for you. With that being said, we are moving the opening day for the gift shop until Tuesday, April 28th. We look forward to seeing you then.

04/21/2026

We are closed April 20-27while we move to our new location at 3405 Garner Road just across the street from the Training Academy. We will reopen on Tuesday April 28 Make sure to come out and see our new NCTA museum gift shop. We are so excited. 

03/02/2026

As we morn the 2nd death in a short time, please keep the Perry Family and the Highway Patrol family in your prayers

**UPDATE** Due to an outpouring of support and a multitude of those looking to help, a GoFundMe account has been established to help support the 9 month old daughter of fallen Master Trooper Steven Perry. Those looking to help can so so by visiting the provided link: https://gofund.me/32d0d6684

Member Line of Duty Death: Master Trooper Steven J. Perry

Dear Patrol Family,

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of one of our own. Master Trooper Steven J. Perry has passed away from an on-duty traffic collision while working in Durham County. Initial indications are that early this morning he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver while traveling on NC-147. The other involved driver is also deceased from the traffic collision.

Trooper Perry was a member of the 148th Basic Patrol School and has served Durham County throughout his nearly 7-year career. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow troopers who had the privilege of serving alongside him. We ask that you keep the entirety of his family and our Patrol Family in your thoughts.

We would like to thank the Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham Fire Department, Durham Police Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation IMAP Division for their extensive assistance at the scene of this crash.

As further details become available and as a celebration of life service is planned, we will ensure that details are shared.

Please stay safe, take care of one another and keep the family in your prayers.

Warmest Regards,
Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr.

02/22/2026

Please be in prayer for the Davis family and the patrol family

**UPDATE** After the line of duty death of Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. on February 22, 2026, he leaves behind a soon to be one-year-old son. A tragedy account has been set up for donations at the State Employees' Credit Union. Donations can be made by using account number 64802018 at any local branch.

Member Line of Duty Death: Master Trooper Stien Davis

Dear Patrol Family,

It is with deepest sadness that I inform you of a member’s on duty passing. Master Trooper Stien Davis, Jr. (Troop B, District 7, Robeson County) was involved in a single vehicle collision shortly after midnight this morning and was pronounced deceased.

The initial reports are that he was on duty and traveling in his patrol vehicle when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the road and overturned in a swampy roadside area while on NC 130. The specifics related to the cause of the collision are under investigation at this time.

Master Trooper Davis was a member of the 141st Basic Patrol School and served our state and the Robeson County area with distinction. Any forthcoming details related to his passing as well as information related to a celebration of life ceremony will be shared as we move forward.

With Regards,

Colonel Freddy Johnson, Jr.

12/15/2025