Police officer Mitch Prince was shot with his own service weapon and killed when a struggle ensued
after a traffic stop on N.C. 87 shortly after 1 a.m. when he learned the driver he stopped Darrell Maness was wanted on a probation violation. Prince learned the driver was wanted for a probation violation in Alamance county when he radioed in his name and date of birth. When Prince tried to arrest the man, the two struggled and the driver got Prince's firearm. Prince was shot three times. In addition, the driver fired at officers from Southport and Oak Island who had responded. Neither was hit. Darrell Wayne Maness, 19, was charged with first-degree murder in Prince's death. He was arrested in the crawl space of a mobile home.

Officer Prince served as a part-time officer for the 8-person department, Prince, who lived in Brunswick county, was married with two small children. He was the first Boiling Springs Lake officer to die in the
line of duty.

Officer Prince and his family

Cop Killer Darrell Maness

Agency Information:
Boiling Springs Lake Police Department
9 East Boiling Spring Road
Boiling Springs Lake, NC 28461
Phone: 910-845-2614
                                                                                                              

 


He was one of the best people anybody could know! He was always friendly, caring and over all the best friend anyone could ask for! Even though he's not with us any more he will never be forgotten! 1180 Will Forever Live On In Our Hearts And Lives For Ever. And When Justice Is Served, My Mind Will Be At Rest As Will Mitch's Because We All Know That God Has Taken Care Of Everything! When You Asked Mith What He Was Doing He Would Always Respond, "Doing %#@!"

Angel Johnson, NC
gothicdeadgirl666@yahoo.com
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Department

03/30/2006
03:51 PM



Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu


Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.