Duplin County Law Enforcement Officers Association

09/26/2022

If you have considered taking BLET, now is the time to learn more. The State is currently in the process of updating the BLET curriculum and is planning to role it out in 2024. The new BLET course will increase from 640 hours to 760+ hours, so join us in October for one of our information workshops.

In the workshops we will discuss the current curriculum/schedules, the application process and answer any other questions you may have. We are looking at offering a Day class in the Spring semester. This could change to a night class depending on your input and feedback from these information meetings.

See flyer for more information.

11/11/2021

12/10/2019

James Sprunt Community College will offer two sessions of Verbal De-Escalation Training specifically designed for law enforcement officers. This training will be held January 7 and January 14 from 8am - 5pm. Seating is limited, so officers interested are encouraged to register early by emailing Eric Southerland at [email protected] or by calling (910) 275-6309.

This class will be taught by Derrick Crews, an active duty sworn officer from the Kernersville Police Department in Forsyth County, NC.

Officers are asked to bring a duty belt or outer carrier vest as well as training weapons and a flash drive. All material covered in the course will be available to be copied for future reference.

09/08/2019

UPDATE ***CAPTURED***

WANTED PERSON - MANHUNT

Brian Markelle Benson has been captured and is in custody.

The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all of the law enforcement officers and the community that worked diligently together to capture Brian Benson.

The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Brian Markelle Benson, B/M, DOB 04/14/2000. Benson now has a short hair cut and no dreads. He was last seen on Willie Hatcher Road near NC Hwy 111 North near the Chinquapin community. Benson is wanted for Attempted Murder and is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen wearing red boxer shorts. If anyone sees Benson do not attempt to approach him and call 911 immediately. Do not harbor this fugitive or you will be charged. Also call 911 with any pertinent information on Benson. The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the capture and arrest of Brian Markelle Benson.

01/15/2019

January 15, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, the Duplin County Sheriff’s office responded to a shooting injury on Bonham Road near Magnolia, NC. Once deputies arrived on the scene, a male and female were located in the front yard. The male subject was unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound in his back. The female was unresponsive. The subjects were later identified as Tammy Hannah, age, 27 and Ever Elizar Espinoza , age 30. Espinoza was transported to Vidant Hospital in Greenville as a result of his injuries. Tammy Hannah is deceased due to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound.

The suspect in this case is Lamir Dashoun Elam, a 28 year old black male who is now wanted by the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office. Elam is 5’11 and weighs approximately 196 pounds. His last known address is East NC 24 Highway, Kenansville, NC. Elam should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts should contact the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office at 910-296-2150.

10/28/2018

Our next meeting for Nov 21st will be at Carolina Bar-B-Q in Kenansville.