Press Releases

Second Conviction in Pasquotank Correctional Institution Murders

Yesterday evening, Wisezah Buckman was convicted for the October 12, 2017, murder of Correctional Officer Justin Smith, Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon, Correction Enterprise Manager Veronica Darden, and Maintenance Mechanic Geoffrey Howe, who were all attacked and killed while performing thei

Dan River Prison Work Farm Excels in ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation Audit

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Dan River Prison Work Farm, another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Parsons Named Warden at Scotland Correctional

Warden Michael Parsons will be in charge of all operations at Scotland Correctional Institution in Laurinburg.

David Cassady Named Warden of Caswell Correctional

He is responsible for all operations at the medium-custody facility for male offenders near Yanceyville.

Sampson Correctional Institution Excels in ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation Audit

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Sampson Correctional Institution, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Gasperson Promoted to Assist. Division Administrator for Division IV

Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Tim Gasperson to Assistant Division Administrator in Judicial Division 4, effective October 2, 2023.

Harnett Correctional Offender's Death Ruled Suicide

The death of offender Gary S. Love #1533320 in May was a suicide, according to the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Talena Lee Named Warden at Nash Correctional Institution

Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Talena Lee as the new warden at Nash Correctional Institution in Nashville, N.C.

Louis Southall named warden at Franklin Correctional Center

Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Louis Southall as the new warden of Franklin Correctional Center

Death Row offender dies of natural causes

Death Row offender Johnny Ray Daughtry died of natural causes Monday.