Press Releases

State Capitol Police K-9 Team Wins Top Dog Award in National Trials

Balu, a 2 ½-year-old German Shepherd, and his handler, State Capitol Police Officer Kevin Johnson, have worked and trained together for more than a year.

ALE Charges Nine for Underage Drinking, Drug Violations at Prom Party

Alcohol Law Enforcement agents charged nine under-aged youths with alcohol and drug violations at an April 9 prom party held at a private residence with no adult supervision.

Governor Cooper Meets with Robeson County Leaders to Track Hurricane Matthew Recovery Progress

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Robeson County leaders to urge progress in programs that help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew; he also toured several locations impacted by the storm.

Death Row Inmate Dies of Natural Causes

Death row inmate Eric Murillo (#0499258) died Sunday morning at Central Prison Regional Medical Center of apparent natural causes.

Murillo, 66, was convicted in Richmond County and sentenced to death in April 1996 for the murder of his wife, Beth Murillo.

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North Carolina Nears Six Month Mark in Hurricane Matthew Recovery

Nearly six months after Hurricane Matthew’s devastating landfall, North Carolina continues to make strides to help survivors and communities rebuild, but more help is needed for full recovery. “Matthew was a life-changing storm for North Carolina that uprooted families, and damaged homes, schools,

Reducing the use of segregation allows prisons to provide new programs and treatment

As part of its overall effort to assign new missions to prison facilities across the state, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety is working to reduce the use of segregation -- also known as solitary confinement or restrictive housing— and to improve mental health and reentry services fo

State Highway Patrol Conducts Operation "Drive to Live"

The State Highway Patrol along with the Guilford County School system conducted a press event today announcing the launch of 2017 Operation “Drive to Live”.

Media Advisory: State Highway Patrol Promotional Ceremony Scheduled

Seventy-six employees of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol will be recognized for promotions in a ceremony on Monday, April 3.

Operation Spring Sweep nets 51 arrests in Cumberland County

Nearly 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers joined forces this week in Cumberland County for Operation Spring Sweep, an enforcement operation that served outstanding criminal warrants, searched for probation absconders and conducted compliance checks on high risk and violent offe

Gov. Cooper names Atkinson to Parole Commission

Governor Roy Cooper today named Sheriff Graham H. Atkinson of Surry County to serve on the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission.