Press Releases

Internal Investigation Leads to Arrest of Prison Sergeant

Following an internal investigation, a sergeant at Lanesboro Correctional Institution is facing charges tonight for allegedly attempting to bring drugs into the prison. The Polkton Police Department has charged Sgt.

Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide

Inmate Matthew Howlett (#0897018) died today at Bertie Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 11:55 a.m. Prison medical staff and local paramedics responded and worked to resuscitate the inmate.

Robert Leon Named Director of Correction Enterprises

Interim Chief Deputy Secretary Reuben F. Young has named Robert Leon director of Correction Enterprises.

Missing Rutherford Correctional Center Inmate Captured in Lumberton

Rutherford Correctional Center minimum custody inmate James Pittman (#0559036), who was reported missing from his work release assignment in Marion on Tuesday, was captured on Wednesday in Lumberton at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Rutherford Correctional Center Inmate Missing From Work Assignment

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Rutherford Correctional Center minimum custody inmate James Pittman (#0559036), who was reported missing from his work release assignment in Marion on Tuesday. Pittman was last seen near the intersection of U.S.

Gaston Correctional Center Inmate Miller Captured in Georgia

Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Montavious Miller (#0696992), who was reported missing from the facility on May 2, was captured in Chamblee, Ga. on June 12. Law enforcement officials returned Miller to North Carolina today, and he will be placed in a higher custody facility.

Information Regarding Inmate Death at Polk Correctional Institution on June 29

A Polk Correctional Institution inmate died after setting a fire in his cell this afternoon.

The inmate set the fire at approximately 3:30 p.m. and was taken to a local medical facility for treatment. He was pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m. 

Information Regarding Incidents at Gaston Correctional Center on June 27

Two incidents at Gaston Correctional Center are being investigated involving rules violations that occurred on June 27.

Riddick-Taylor Named Superintendent at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Caroline Riddick-Taylor as the new superintendent at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm in Columbia. Riddick-Taylor replaces Fentress Bryant, who retired.

Information Regarding June 22 Incident at Albemarle Correctional Institution

At approximately 8:53 p.m. on June 22 at Albemarle Correctional Institution, inmate Tremayne Lynch (#0818126) assaulted a correctional officer by head-butting and biting him while being moved to his cell after a shower.