Driver Charged With DWI After Striking Sheriff’s Patrol Car in Edgecombe County
A driver was charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, after sideswiping an Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office patrol car and continuing to drive.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 23, 2026 — A driver has been charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, following an incident involving a local Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.
According to available information, the driver allegedly sideswiped an Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. Following the collision, the individual reportedly continued to drive the vehicle.
Law enforcement officials subsequently initiated an investigation. The driver was later charged with driving while impaired (DWI). The specific date and time of the incident were not provided in the summary. Details regarding the condition of the patrol car, the suspect’s vehicle, or any injuries sustained were also not specified.
The location within Edgecombe County where the incident occurred was not detailed. Information concerning the specific circumstances leading up to the sideswiping, such as the movement of either vehicle, was also not provided. The summary does not include details about any subsequent actions taken by law enforcement beyond the DWI charge, nor does it mention if any further legal proceedings have commenced or are scheduled.
The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office has been involved in the case. The specific identities of the driver and the deputy operating the patrol car were not disclosed in the provided summary. Investigations into impaired driving incidents are standard procedure for law enforcement agencies aiming to ensure public safety on roadways. Further details about the case are expected to emerge as legal processes unfold.
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