Press Releases

Greensboro Raids Conclude ALE Drug and Alcohol Investigation

Over a span of 48 hours, state and local authorities raided seven locations in Greensboro, arresting 18 individuals on 172 charges and seizing illegal guns, drugs and cash.

City of New Bern to Receive More Than $1.9 Million for Electrical Repairs

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $1.9 million to reimburse the City of New Bern for repair costs following Hurricane Florence.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Albemarle Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the seventh coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.

ALE Investigation Results in ABC Permits Suspended at Fayetteville Restaurant

Following an ALE investigation, a Fayetteville restaurant’s ABC permits have been suspended due to a history of violence and a recent shooting which left three hospitalized. 

Offender Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Albemarle Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.

This is the eighth coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.

Panter Promoted to Director of Operations for State Prison System

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has promoted Josh Panter to be the Director of Operations for the Division of Prisons.

Boysworth Named Warden of Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Theodore “T.A.” Boysworth as the new warden at the Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain.

North Carolina Criminal Justice Analysis Center Announces Results of Study on Race and Gender in Traffic Stops Statewide

North Carolina Criminal Justice Analysis Center (CJAC) announces Part 1 of the study on statewide trends regarding traffic stops in the Justice Analysis Review (JAR) July 2020 issue.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Officers’ Week

In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed July 19-25, 2020, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Albemarle Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the sixth coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.