Whiteville police officer fired after investigation

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) – A Whiteville police officer who had been suspended for over a week was fired today.

Officer Sergio Reed is accused of violating Rules and Regulations and Failure of Personal Conduct according to The City of Whiteville’s Personnel Policy.

According to a news release, Officer Reed was fired after an administrative investigation was able to verify complaints against him.

Reed was suspended from the force on December 7. 

On Monday, we learned Reed was being investigated for obstruction of justice.

Reed had been with the Whiteville Police Department since 2011.

The criminal investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation is still ongoing.