A man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy.Trooper Whit Efird of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Bryan Castillo is charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving, speeding, and driving left of center. Castillo was initially charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle before it was upgraded, according to Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill.Warrants also revealed that Castillo was driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. On Saturday, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaleb Mitchell died in a crash while “serving and protecting,” according to the Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road and Highway 311.WXII’s Chris Petersen has been keeping up with the details and has the latest on the crash. “Deputy Mitchell was an outstanding officer who served his community as a true professional,” Walnut Cove Fire Chief Brian Booe said. “He grew up in Walnut Cove along with his family and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, co-workers, and all the responders that were involved on the tragic accident.”King Police Department officials told WXII that Mitchell served with their department before joining the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. He was sworn in with the King Police Department on Feb. 24, 2022. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has a memorial in honor of deputy Mitchell. “What greater love than a man’s service for his community? Willing to lay down his life for others,” said Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. “We serve. We serve. We serve.”Castillo is being held without bond. Castillo’s next court date is set for March 19. RELATED COVERAGEKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
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A man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy.
Trooper Whit Efird of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Bryan Castillo is charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving, speeding, and driving left of center. Castillo was initially charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle before it was upgraded, according to Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill.
Warrants also revealed that Castillo was driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone.
On Saturday, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaleb Mitchell died in a crash while “serving and protecting,” according to the Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road and Highway 311.
WXII’s Chris Petersen has been keeping up with the details and has the latest on the crash.
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“Deputy Mitchell was an outstanding officer who served his community as a true professional,” Walnut Cove Fire Chief Brian Booe said. “He grew up in Walnut Cove along with his family and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, co-workers, and all the responders that were involved on the tragic accident.”
King Police Department officials told WXII that Mitchell served with their department before joining the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. He was sworn in with the King Police Department on Feb. 24, 2022.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has a memorial in honor of deputy Mitchell.
“What greater love than a man’s service for his community? Willing to lay down his life for others,” said Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. “We serve. We serve. We serve.”
Castillo is being held without bond. Castillo’s next court date is set for March 19.
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Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.