State Highway Patrol Welcomes 55 New Troopers

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol welcomed 55 new troopers during a ceremony on Nov. 21, marking the completion of the 166th Basic Highway Patrol School.

The graduates completed an intensive 15-week program covering firearms, vehicle operations, crash investigation, emergency response, de-escalation, physical fitness and state law. Chief Justice Paul Newby administered the oath of office. Gov. Josh Stein praised the new troopers for their service.

“It takes a special person to work in law enforcement,” Stein said. “I thank each of you for your commitment to protecting the public and will continue to advocate for the pay and respect law enforcement officers deserve.”

Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol, applauded the class for its perseverance. “Their willingness to earn the title of trooper reflects their desire to serve the communities of this state,” he said.

The new state troopers will report to duty stations across North Carolina on Dec. 10 for field training. WCAB News organized the full list of graduates alphabetically by county:

166th Basic Patrol School Graduates

Alamance County

Isaac Long

Jordan Neal

Beaufort County

Bradley Loncar

Brunswick County

Natalie Clark

Tanner Kidd

Tye Needham

Buncombe County

Alex Donati

Elijah Scott

Cabarrus County

Brandon Curry

Joshua Sifford

Chatham County

Ramferi Valdez Milian

Columbus County

Christopher Renzi

Cumberland County

Dawson Bryan

Zaccheus Hall-Hardy

Davie County

Hoyt Bullington

Austin Sprinkle

Duplin County

Blake Dean

Kendall Harvell

Edgecombe County

Kaire Bell

Franklin County

Eikhi Tun

Forsyth County

Luke Bullington

Daylen Swartz

Gaston County

Brandon Bowman

Samuel Mace

Granville County

Brandon Coats

Guilford County

Matthew Christy

Jack Goodnight

Halifax County

Armando Campos

Henderson County

Kourtney Krege

Johnston County

Trevor Cole

Justin Mitchell

Lenoir County

Devin Barnes

David Williams

Macon County

Isaac Rhodes

Mecklenburg County

Anthony Dang

Jumah Rogers

Nash County

Julio Serrano Jr.

Onslow County

Carson Price

Pamlico County

Joseph Maya

Pasquotank County

Leonardo Venegas-Muniz

Pitt County

Heriberto Pliego-Padilla

Clayton Wilson

Randolph County

Mason Lynch

Carolyn Weeks

Robeson County

Christopher Baker

Rowan County

Jacob Everhart

Brent Measamer

Stanly County

Jared Manning

Aaron Westmoreland

Union County

Preston Elliott

Vance County

Adam Adcock

Wake County

Jayden Bossian

Jackson Rice

Wayne County

Jeremiah Miller

Wilson County

Drake Ennis