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CityViewNC.com | 9 Freddy Johnson Jr. grow up from boyhood. "Since his early days as a child around the Stoney Point Fire Department, he has always been a highly-motivated, results-oriented individual and is a person who was always willing to go the extra mile to reach his goals, while learning along the way to become the best firefighter and NCSHP trooper," Nichols says. "e example of this was his driven desire to always become a NCSHP trooper from an early age. "While employed full-time as a firefighter at the SPFD, he pursued his post-high school education at Fayetteville State University to earn a degree in criminal justice before he would even consider applying to the NCSHP. "He brings a high level of the motivation, confidence and a skill-set second to none to lead the NCSHP," Nichols says. "He has always had the respect of his peers and leaders at the fire department and the NCSHP. He brings a unique emergency response perspective to the state of North Carolina, which isn't possessed by many first-responders. He is trained and is certified in all aspects of the emergency response community, and he can function comfortably in all these disciplines, which made him the best trained and most qualified NCSHP trooper for the position of NCSHP commander. A great choice." 'A model trooper' Freddie Johnson Jr. began his patrol career assigned to Robeson County for more than 14 years aer being trained under now retired patrolman Gary Turlington, who was an armorer for the NCSHP. Turlington saw something in the rookie patrolman. "I was not easy on him," says Turlington, 56, now a training officer with the Bladen County Sheriff 's Office. "I was hard on him. I'm also the one who tased him and pepper-sprayed him. I said all along he would be where he is at. I had no doubt he was destined for high rank, and he would be a commander. I'm immensely proud of him." And like S.D. "Deric" Reed, other active NCSHP troopers say so, too. "He was an early example of a model trooper before I became a trooper myself," Sgt. Atlas McVicker says. "As a young trooper, I was 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR Pre-K through grade 12 STEAM SmartLabs ® The 25 members of the Class of 2020 were offered more than $2.7 million in college scholarships and grants. 89 percent of AP exams taken resulted in a score of 3 or higher. Chromebook 1:1 program | Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. RANKED #1 IN THE NICHE.COM 2021 BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001875 Get great service & great rates. You know I'm always here with Good Neighbor service. But I'm also here with surprisingly great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote to see how much you can save. You might be surprised. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm ® underwriting requirements. Lynn Kelly, Agent 5606 Rockfish Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Bus: 910-423-6303 lynn.kelly.gdzi@statefarm.com

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