06/23/2026
Operation Slow Em’ Down
On June 22, 2026, The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office partnered with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Fort Bragg Military Police Traffic Unit, Fayetteville Police Department, Hope Mills Police Department, Stedman NC Police Department , and Spring Lake NC Police Dept. to conduct a countywide traffic enforcement initiative focused on speeding violations and aggressive driving behaviors. Cumberland County ranks in the top 10 statewide for traffic fatalities. Speeding continues to be one of the leading contributing factors in serious and fatal motor vehicle collisions.
Throughout the day, deputies, troopers, and police officers were strategically positioned across the county to monitor high-traffic areas and highways with one common goal: slowing drivers down and saving lives. The coordinated effort resulted in numerous traffic stops, citations, and warnings aimed at improving roadway safety and reducing preventable crashes.
Total Citations Issued: 160 speeding citations, 3 seat belt citations, 22 registration citations, 5 no operator license citations, 19 driving while license revoked citations, 6 no insurance citations, 2 driving while impaired citations, 1 open container citation, 11 careless and reckless citations, 2 resist delay and obstruct citations, 2 possession of ma*****na citations, 2 possession of drug paraphernalia, 12 speed warnings, 1 trafficking opiates charge, 2 window tint citations, 5 mover over law citations, 2 inspection violation citations, 1 stop light citation, 1 unsafe movement citation, 1 unsafe lane change citation, 1 failure to heed to blue light and siren, 1 charge of protection order violation, 2 warrants served, 1 child neglect charge, 1 handicapped violation citation, 1 fender height citation, 1 revoked tag citation, 2 fictions tag citations, and 1 failure to carry registration card citation.
Breakdown of Charges Per agency:
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office: 57 speeding citations – highest speed 96/70 mph zone, 2 registration violation citations, 1 careless & reckless citation, 1 Resist Delay and Obstruct citations, 1 Possession of Ma*****na, 1 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 9 speeding warnings.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol: 11 speeding citations, 2 seat belt citations, 4 registration violation citations, 1 no operator license citation, 2 driving while license revoked citations, and 1 no insurance citation.
Fort Bragg Military Police Traffic Unit: 5 speeding citations – highest speed 102/65 mph zone, 3 driving while license revoked citations, 3 careless and reckless driving citations, 2 no insurance citations, 2 driving while impaired citations, and 1 open container citation.
Fayetteville Police Department: 24 speeding citations –highest speed 90/65 mph zone, 1 no operator license citation, 5 driving while license revoked citations, 1 careless and reckless citation, 2 speed warnings, 1 window tint citation, and 5 move over law citations.
Hope Mills Police Department: 22 speeding citations – highest 107/65 mph zone, 1 seat belt citation, 5 registration violation citations, 2 no operator license citations, 3 driving while license revoked citations, 3 no insurance citations, 6 careless and reckless citations, 1 warrant served, 1 fender height violation citation, 1 revoked tag citation, 2 fictions tag citations, and an on view arrest for felony possession of ma*****na, carry a concealed firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a brake light violation.
Stedman Police Department: 1 speeding citation – speed 80/60 mph zone, 3 registration violation citations, 1 no operator license citation, 3 driving while license revoked citations, 1 possession of ma*****na, and 1 trafficking opiates.
Spring Lake Police Department: 40 speeding citations –highest speed 85/55 mph zone, 8 registration violation citations, 3 driving while license revoked citations, 1 no insurance citation, 1 resist delay and obstruct citation, 1 careless and reckless driving citation, 1 window tint violation citation, 2 inspection violation citations, 1 stop light citation, 1 unsafe movement citation, 1 unsafe lane change citation, 1 failure to heed to blue light and siren, 1 charge of protection order violation, 1 warrant served, 1 child neglect charge, and 1 handicapped violation citation.
"When law enforcement agencies come together, we send a strong message that traffic safety is everyone's responsibility. This initiative was about more than writing tickets—it was about slowing drivers down, preventing crashes, and saving lives. Every safe trip home is a success." — Sheriff Morgan