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The inmate was originally at the Rutherford Correctional Facility but was transferred to the Marion Correctional Institution to be a work release inmate, deputies said
The order “charts a new path for us to collaborate with all state agencies to address the needs of justice-involved people in every space,” Adult Correction Secretary Todd Ishee said
“Officer [Russell] Jones demonstrated unwavering commitment to serving his community and fellow officers. He will never be forgotten,” the Pamlico County Sheriff said
Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo’s sister, Adriana, was charged by the FBI with assisting in his escape
Chandler Craig’s federal complaint claims she lost her job based on a “fabricated incident report” ordered by the sheriff
Union presses prison officials to make necessary repairs to ensure the N.C. federal prison is a safe working environment
Authorities are searching for the escapee in a rural, sparsely populated area
Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in the killing of his 23-year-old girlfriend
“Our deputies are working diligently to return Quay Davis into custody,” Sheriff Garry McFadden said
“It’s a proven fact that I will not tolerate foolishness,” Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said
Despite efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the vacancy rate in jail positions continues to grow
Inmate Elijah Evans was sentenced in January to more than 10 years for the 2021 assault
“That is not happening under my watch,” Sheriff Garry McFadden said
Kelly Boswell intervened “without hesitation” when an inmate assaulted 2 COs in an escape attempt, the sheriff’s office said
The private officers will be paid between $26.89 and $31.35, higher than the new entry wage for jail and deputy hires
Officer Helen Mae Smith collapsed while on duty last week
The sergeant was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after the incident
Sheriff Clarence Birkhead attributed the increase to new people entering the jail who have not been vaccinated
The attack left Officer Sheldon Kaminsky, 71, hospitalized in intensive care and on a ventilator
As the N.C. prison system confronts omicron, Commissioner Todd Ishee addresses the challenges at hand
“I am dedicated to the safety and security of this agency and will exhaust all efforts to ensure its success,” writes Sheriff Garry McFadden
As of last month, 141 of the jail’s 470 total positions were unfilled
The 223 calls occurred over a four-month span, violating a domestic violence protection order
Three inmates were arrested on multiple charges
Key legislative committee examines McCrory meeting, private prison maintenance
Sergeant First Class David Hall pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI and felony hit and run in for a 2013 accident that killed Correctional Officer David Keller
Many have suggested that the behavior is a discipline issue best handled by parents or guardians at home
Margaret B. Smith escaped from the Robeson County women’s facility in February 1977
Authorities say inmates took two employees hostage at a maximum security state prison in South Carolina, but they were released without suffering serious injuries