WILMINGTON — Over the weekend, new charges were brought against Wilmington police officer Darryl Warren, who was arrested last week for hitting a pedestrian while driving recklessly and intoxicated.
Warren blew a 0.10 blood alcohol level during an incident that took place midday near Coscto on July 25. However, 911 callers at the scene reported his behavior was worse than mere drunk driving; most told dispatchers the driver looked as if he intentionally hit the suspect.
On Sunday, July 30, six days after the incident, Warren was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and assault on a female.
The N.C. Highway Patrol investigated the incident and confirmed the driver and victim knew one another. 911 callers indicated it looked like the victim was “his girlfriend.”
Warren was previously charged with a DWI and reckless driving to endanger. He was released from the New Hanover County Detention Center on those charges last week on an unsecured bond, before being taken in over the weekend on new charges.
His first court appearance is scheduled Monday morning.
Last week, WPD confirmed Warren was on paid administrative leave while an internal affairs investigation is underway. Port City Daily reached out to WPD to find out if it remains the same in light of new charges. Lt. Greg Willett said there have been no changes as of 8 a.m.
Warren was sworn in as a WPD officer in December 2020. According to personnel records, Warren’s salary is just more than $55,000; he received a $1,460 merit increase in pay in June.
To read the full story on Warren’s court appearance, click here.
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