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., another year has passed and you still have not been forgotten. 65 years ago on this date, God called you home. As a motor officer myself, thank you for the path you laid with our department. It would have been an honor to have met you, Barry always told good stories of you and your love of family. Continue to rest in peace my friend.

Lieutenant J. Williams
New Bern Police Department

May 29, 2025