NEWTON GROVE – A Sampson County deputy sheriff was involved in an accident while responding to a burglary in progress call. Just after 9:00am Monday, deputies were dispatched to a burglary on Friday Road near Newton Grove.
A Newton Grove police officer was the first on the scene and radioed for assistance from other law enforcement officers, that he was attempting to apprehend three people.
Deputy B.M. Maddox was one of the officers who was responding to the call for assistance.
While traveling northbound on US 701 about 3-1/2 miles south of Newton Grove, Deputy Maddox hydroplaned on wet pavement, ran off the roadway to the right and struck a ditch, overturning multiple times in his patrol car. The marked 2019 Dodge patrol car came to rest upright in the ditch.
Deputy Maddox, age 22, was transported to Sampson Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
According to the State Highway Patrol, the deputy was traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone at the time of the single vehicle accident. The deputy had his lights and siren activated. No charges were filed.
Sheriff’s Lt. Marcus Smith said additional deputies were able to respond to assist the Newton Grove officer, and all three people were detained. One of the three individuals was questioned and released after it was determined they were not involved.
The other two individuals, Rita Daniels, age 26, and James McCarty, age 37, both of N. Beston Road, LaGrange, NC were charged with numerous offenses including breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen property, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The stolen car was recovered at the scene.
No charges filed? ….. unsafe conditions and running 100mph ….. doesn’t matter what the call, he endangered himself and any other vehicles on the wet payment with pouring rain. He should be charged as any other person would be.
Your are right. That was poor judgement on the Deputies part. I stay in the area and passed by and seen the uncalled for wreak. He endangered Himself and the Public by driving 100 mph in heavy rain. Thankfully He did not harm someone with his wreak less driving. He should be protecting the Public not endangering them by trying to be a race car driver on public highways. Law enforcement is great, but protecting the guilty is not, who ever you are.
Give it a rest BWW. The Newton Grove Officer called out for assistance. He was in trouble and the Deputy did just what you would have done for one of your family members. Don’t shoot your mouth when you don’t know. Tell you what, if you ever need an ambulance because you’re having a heart attack, tell them to take their time! As for Deputy B.M. Maddox, Prayers for a speedy recovery.
A 22 year old traveling 100mph on wet pavement. Hard to justify.
So many people are quick to judge. I agree it was unsafe conditions to be driving that fast. However, I personally know Deputy Maddox and he is amazing young man and was trying to get to his fellow officer. Our first responders put themselves at risk every day without hesitation. They are human and make mistakes. I applaud you Deputy Maddox but if you can, no more accidents 😬. I know your mom and dad and siblings would appreciate it.