Lieutenant Monica Carey, Clayton Police Department, North Carolina

Lieutenant Monica Carey

Clayton Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, September 14, 2001

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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, at 11900 Highway 70, the subject put the car in reverse, striking Lieutenant Carey and 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

narcotics, arrest

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It's a small world, I met your son Justin Singleton while working a shift together, he was a part of my hiring process and was in my first interview with the agency. Who would have thought we would share the same story. I think the world of him and hope to be at least half the Deputy he is. I know you are proud of your son and he continues to honor your legacy every day.

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