Press Releases

The State Capitol Police is investigating a masked man armed with a handgun and spray paint on the grounds of the State Capitol. At 4:57 a.m. Saturday, State Capitol Police observed a man wearing a full face mask, gloves, heavy clothing and a backpack on the grounds.

Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry and State Budget Director Lee Roberts met with Moore County leaders today to highlight the public safety improvements included in Governor Pat McCrory’s Connect NC bond proposal.

Update: Escaped offender Jamie Parrish is back in custody.  He was arrested at about 7:15 this morning by deputies from the Robeson County Sheriffs Office at a WalMart store in Pembroke.

School officials, emergency managers and first responders at the state and county level are partnering to safeguard North Carolina’s public schools from all types of threats ranging from floods to tornadoes, fire, chemical spills or an even an active assailant.

What: National Guard and Active Duty exercise focused on air to ground integration.

When: Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The North Carolina National Guard celebrated the service and sacrifices made by the veterans of the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory” during a Veteran Recognition Day, at the Joint Force Headquarters July 24.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents, along with Thomasville police arrested four employees and the owner of a Thomasville nightclub over the weekend on charges of selling alcohol without a permit, gambling and drug possession.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents arrested a man this morning on alcohol and weapon violations following an early Sunday morning raid at an illegal nightclub in Bladenboro.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents and the Raleigh Police Department arrested seven people during a raid at an illegal nightclub in Raleigh early Friday morning.

Special agents raided a home at 1966 Tar Heel Ferry Road, White Oak, and seized 16.4 grams of marijuana, drug parapher

A state probation officer is free on bond after her arrest on drug charges in Waynesville on Thursday.

On Tuesday Aug. 4, the residents and business leaders in Vance County and its communities will have the opportunity to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.

Media Advisory: 30th Infantry Division Association honors WWII Veterans

What: 30th Infantry Division Association honors WWII Veterans for 70 year anniversary

When: Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. to noon

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety currently has positions available and is now hiring correctional officers at Polk Correctional Institution in Butner and at Warren Correctional Institution in Manson.  Numerous positions are available at each location.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety reached a settlement with the estate of Michael Anthony Kerr. Mr. Kerr died on March 12, 2014 while in the custody of the Division.