Press Releases

Scotland Correctional Institution offender dies after assault

Christopher Michael Edwards (#1581454) was pronounced dead around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Statement from Secretary Todd Ishee on Charlotte shooting

Tonight we are mourning the loss of two members of our corrections family, killed today in a tragic shooting in Charlotte.

Officials seeking escapee from Rutherford Correctional Center

Corrections and law enforcement officials are seeking Roy Buff #1005898, who left Rutherford Correctional Center shortly after 1 p.m. today during family visitation.

Jerry Laws Appointed Warden at Davidson Correctional Center

Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Jerry Laws to be the new warden of Davidson Correctional Center.

Central Prison offender dies after assault

Dustin Keith Payne #0760617 was found collapsed in a housing unit common area.

NC Department of Adult Correction Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes Recognized Employer

VETS Indexes has announced the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has earned the designation of VETS Indexes Recognized Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor's Joint Reentry Council to Hold Meeting Wednesday, April 10

WHAT: The meeting of the Joint Reentry Council, established by Gov. Roy Cooper under Executive Order 303, issued Jan.

Offender's death ruled a homicide

Michael F. Crumbley of Tyrrell Prison Work Farm died June 14, 2023.

Alexander Correctional offender dies in apparent suicide

Michael Curtis Sauls (#1674656) was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday.

Phone Scam Targets Families of Incarcerated Persons

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has learned of a phone scam targeting family members of incarcerated individuals.