Lieutenant Monica Carey, Clayton Police Department, North Carolina

Lieutenant Monica Carey

Clayton Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, September 14, 2001

Monica Carey

Lieutenant Monica Carey was killed when she was struck by an assailant during an undercover drug buy.

As officers attempted to make an arrest in a restaurant parking lot, he put the car in reverse, striking Lieutenant Carey, dragging her 30 feet. Other officers on the scene shot and killed the suspect. Approximately $1,000 worth of heroin was recovered from the vehicle.

Lieutenant Carey had served with the Clayton Police Department for two years and had previously served with other agencies for eight years. She is survived by her husband and two children. Her son is a deputy sheriff with the New Hanover Sheriff's Office.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 10 years
Badge 403

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Shot and killed

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"Hey Girl"
Hard to believe that 16 years ago tomorrow I was sitting at your table eating supper and it was the last time I would ever see you on this earth. I will see you again and tell you that you have been missed.

Lt. Owens

September 11, 2017