Press Releases

New Warden Named at Piedmont Correctional

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Ken Beaver as the new warden of the Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury.

New Warden Named at Sampson Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Robert Van Gorder as the new warden of the Sampson Correctional Institution in Clinton.

Information Regarding Oct. 5 Staff Assault at Bertie Correctional Institution

Dan River Prison Work Farm Offender Escapes

A minimum custody offender at the Dan River Work Farm walked away from an off-site job training class in Roxboro at 3:05 p.m. today.

Escapee Captured and Heading Back to Prison

Law enforcement captured a Wake Correctional minimum custody offender who did not return from his work release job in Garner on Sept. 20, 2019.

Information on Inmate Death at Columbus Correctional Institution on Sept. 28

On Sept. 28 at approximately 9:45 p.m. at Columbus Correctional Institution, offender Scott Whitmeyer (#1402845) was assaulted with a homemade weapon at the facility. Correctional staff responded and worked to resuscitate the offender.

Department Announces Temporary Suspension of Operations at Three Prisons to Alleviate High Staff Vacancy Rates; Enhance Safety and Security

As part of ongoing reform efforts, the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will temporarily suspend operations at three minimum custody facilities and move correctional officers and other staff to neighboring prisons to address staffing challenges.

Media Advisory: ABEL Leash Ceremony at Warren Correctional

WHAT: ABEL Leash Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Warren Correctional Institution Visitation Area
                379 Collins Road
                Manson, NC 27553

Wake Correctional Center offender reported missing from work assignment

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Wake Correctional Center minimum custody offender Latroy Strickland (# 0565506), who was reported missing from the facility last night in Garner while on work release.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting

WHAT: N.C. Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, Room 100, 1201 Front St., Raleigh