Raleigh police detective terminated following off-duty arrest

The Raleigh Police Department has terminated detective Christopher Reed following his arrest during an off-duty incident in Wake Forest.

According to the Wake Forest Police Department, the incident occurred early Tuesday morning at a restaurant. A manager reported that an intoxicated individual, later identified as Reed, attempted to hit customers and assaulted the manager. Upon arrival, officers found Reed walking near Capital Boulevard and US Highway 1. During the encounter, Reed reportedly resisted instructions and assaulted an emergency medical technician (EMT).

Reed faces multiple charges, including assault causing physical injury to emergency personnel, resisting a public officer, disorderly conduct, and assault of a government official. Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce stated that the department holds its members to the highest standards of conduct both on and off duty and confirmed that Reed has been dismissed from his position.