Former Wilmington police officer faces new charges after alleged assault with his truck

A now former Wilmington police officer appeared in a New Hanover County courtroom on Monday on new charges stemming from an alleged assault on a woman with his truck.

On Sunday, Darryl Warren was served warrants based on new charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and assault on a female, according to Samantha Dooies, spokesperson for District Attorney Ben David.

The original charges were driving while impaired and reckless driving.

Warren was ordered to be placed on electronic monitoring for the safety of the victim of the alleged assault. Also on Monday, the Wilmington Police Department confirmed Warren was terminated from his position.

Assistant District Attorney Kristi Severo asked bond to be set at $1 million. However, Judge Russell Davis reduced it to $100,000 after Warren told the judge he couldn't afford it. His next court date is scheduled for Aug. 10.

Warren, who was off duty, allegedly struck a woman with his truck near Costco in the 5300 block of Gingerwood Drive, according to a report from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

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Multiple 911 calls were made at the scene with people saying it looked intentional. One caller reported that he saw a guy in a silver or gray truck run over a woman.

During an investigation, it was determined that impairment was a factor. According to the State Highway Patrol, a breath analysis was submitted, which registered a .10 blood alcohol content. In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive while noticeably impaired or with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

He was arrested and transported to the New Hanover County Detention Center after the incident.

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