Sergeant Carl Ellis Mayo, Jr., New Bern Police Department, North Carolina

Sergeant Carl Ellis Mayo, Jr.

New Bern Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, May 29, 1960

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Carl Ellis Mayo, Jr.

Sergeant Carl Mayo, Jr. was killed in a motorcycle crash at Neuse Boulevard at Queen Anne Lane while responding to a call for service.

A passenger vehicle entered the intersection from a stop sign, pulling out in front of his police motorcycle. Sergeant Mayo was severely injured and was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.

Sergeant Mayo was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 23
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, May 26, 1960

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Sgt. Mayo Jr., on this date, 64 years ago your departed to your home above. I had the esteem privilege of knowing your only son, Barry Mayo who has since joined you. Thank you for the path you helped lay and I pray God peace and love on any remaining family members. May the memories of you and your service live on forever.

Lieutenant
New Bern Police Department

May 29, 2024