Press Releases
Information Regarding Assault at Nash Correctional Institution on May 11
On May 11 at approximately 8:10 a.m. at Nash Correctional Institution, a correctional officer was assaulted by inmate Treamine Ross (#1163272). Ross struck the officer before being subdued by other correctional officers.
Information Regarding Staff Assault at Sampson Correctional Institution on May 6
At approximately 11:57 p.m. on May 6 at Sampson Correctional Institution, an inmate assaulted a correctional officer. Staff quickly responded, and another correctional officer was assaulted as the inmate was subdued.
Gaston Correctional Center Inmate Missing From Facility
State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Montavious Miller (#0696992), who was reported missing from the facility Wednesday night. Miller was last seen at the facility at 7:30 p.m.
Governor Cooper Proclaims April 23 – 27 as Reentry Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 23-27, 2018 as Reentry Week in North Carolina to draw attention to efforts to help formerly incarcerated people become productive members of their communities.
Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide
Inmate John Dalton (#04383428) died Thursday at Central Prison after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 4 a.m. during the morning inmate count. Prison medical staff responded and worked to resuscitate the inmate.
Statement from Director of Prisons Kenneth Lassiter on Attack at Lanesboro Correctional Institution This Morning
This morning at approximately 8:30, an inmate assaulted another inmate at Lanesboro Correctional Institution. Correctional officers responded to the situation and one of the inmates turned and assaulted one of the officers.
Safety and Security Improvements Prompt Mission Changes for Several Prison Facilities
The NC Division of Prisons today announced mission changes at several facilities to address safety, security and operational needs.
Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide
Inmate Jermaine Johnson (#0812684) died Saturday at Marion Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell at 8:58 p.m. Prison medical staff and local paramedics responded and worked to resuscitate the inmate but were unsuccessful.
First Prison Reform Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday
The Department of Public Safety has announced the first meeting of the Prison Reform Advisory Board will be Tuesday, March 20. Secretary Erik A. Hooks has appointed retired Army Maj. Gen. Elizabeth (Beth) Austin as chairperson for the board.
UPDATE: Gaston Correctional Center Inmate Thomas Walker Back in Custody
Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Thomas Walker (#0421574), who was reported missing from the facility Thursday night, turned himself in to prison authorities Friday at 9:25 p.m. Walker was last seen near the facility at 11:21 p.m. on Thursday.
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