March 2024. Blues Vol 40 No. 3

AROUND THE COUNTRY

AROUND THE COUNTRY HARNETT COUNTY, NC. Harnett County Deputy Christopher Johnson was killed in a three-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler. He died on the scene. A Harnett County deputy lost his life after a multi-vehicle crash on Darroch Road. Harnett County Deputy and SRO Chris Johnson, 51 was involved in a serious multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Feb. 6 around 3:00 p.m. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the three-car collision where Deputy Sheriff Johnson had succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Johnson was an SRO at Highland Middle School and was employed with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for the past 16 months. Deputy Johnson was a veteran law enforcement officer who had previously worked for both Sampson County Sheriff’s Office and Dunn Police Department. The accident is being investigated by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Several Eastern North Carolina law enforcement agencies have offered their condolences: The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office sends our condolences and ask that you join us in prayer for the Johnson family as well as the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office in days and weeks to come. Beaufort County Sheriff Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office would like to express condolences to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Deputy Chris Johnson. Deputy Johnson lost his life on February 6, 2024 as a result of a vehicle crash that occurred on his way home from the school where he served as a School Resource Officer. Please join us in prayer for his wife, children, and family. Jones County Sheriff’s Office states: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Chris Johnson of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Pender County states: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Chris Johnson and the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office during this time of sorrow. Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers: Prayers to Harnett County Deputy Sheriff Chris Johnson’s family and the entire Harnett County Sheriff Office. Pitt County Sheriff’s office states: The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office sends our prayers and support to the Harnett County DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Sheriff’s Office and the friends & family of Deputy Chris Johnson in this tragic time. Deputy Johnson, a veteran School Resource Officer, lost his life in a vehicle crash while on duty yesterday in Harnett County. May God grant you all peace in these difficult days. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats asks that you pray for all the families involved in this tragedy, “As we mourn the untimely loss of Deputy Johnson, we recognize the impact he has had on the community where he lived but also the community in which he served.” Please continue to pray for not only his family, but also those who he has impacted through his dedicated service to the Harnett County School System. LE AGENCIES CALL FOR PRICING Tel: 800-367-5855 www.proforceonline.com Supplying Equipment and Accessories to Law Enforcement Agencies! HYPERX HYBRID TACTICAL CARRIER LIBERATOR HP 2.0 HEARING PROTECTION CALL OR EMAIL US FOR PRICING OR ASK US ABOUT DEMOS OR TRADE-INS PROMOTION ENDS 3/31/24 HYPERX SA STAND ALONE PLATFORM OREGON CITY OVERT CARRIER LIBERATOR IV COMM HEADSET DELTA 4 BALLISTIC HELMET Check out the SAFARILAND Product page for more details and get a price quote TODAY! Scan the QR code! Visit our website for up to date information, pricing and products! Support Center: 2625 Stearman Road, Prescott AZ, 86301 Tel: (800) 367-5855 e-mail: sales@proforceonline.com | www.proforceonline.com 34 The Blues - March ‘24 The Blues - March ‘24 35