Raleigh PD Announces Termination of Officer After Off-Duty Assault Arrest

Early this morning, former Raleigh Police Department Detective Christopher Reed was involved in an off-duty incident in Wake Forest. The incident occurred at 11685 North Park Dr., Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Reed has been arrested and is currently being held at the Wake County Detention Center on the following charges:

Disorderly Conduct
Simple Assault
Resist, Delay, or Obstruct
Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
Assault Causing Physical Injury to Emergency Personnel
Intoxicated and Disruptive
Reed has since been terminated from the department.

Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce stated:

“Members of the Raleigh Police Department are held to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, both on and off duty. When those standards are not met, we must respond swiftly, transparently, and appropriately to maintain the trust our community places in us.

The actions of one employee do not define the Raleigh Police Department or the dedicated men and women who serve this community every day. Our department remains committed to serving Raleigh with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.

Like any individual charged with a criminal offense, Reed will be subject to the judicial process, where the allegations against him will be reviewed and adjudicated accordingly. In addition, the Raleigh Police Department will conduct an internal affairs review concerning the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

We will continue to uphold the standards expected of every member of this department and remain committed to maintaining the public’s trust.”