Press Releases

Chavela House to lead Community Supervision Operations in District 22

The Department of Adult Correction has named Chavela House to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 22. In her new position, House will oversee Community Supervision operations in Alexander, Davidson, Davie and Iredell counties with 117 probation/parole officers and staff who supervise more than 2,500 individuals sentenced to probation, parole, or post-release supervision

Suicide Suspected in Death at Greene Correctional Institution

Jessie Espinoza died Monday at Greene Correctional in an apparent suicide.

Matthew Hardin Promoted to Asst. Judicial Division Director for Division IV

Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Matthew W. Hardin to Assistant Judicial Division Director in Judicial Division 4, effective Oct. 5.In his new position, Hardin will oversee Community Supervision operations in the 4th Judicial Division, which covers 25 counties in the western portion of the state.

Suicide Suspected in Death at Tabor Correctional Institution

Steven Liddick died at Tabor Correctional Institution in an apparent suicide.

Offender at Scotland Correctional Institution dies after assault

An offender housed at Scotland Correctional Institution died Thursday morning after being assaulted by another offender.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Douglas O. Edwards

RE: Douglas O. Edwards 0117849COUNTY AND COURT: Northampton County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 92CRS001393 Sexual Offense First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: July 24, 1992The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is notifying you that it is investigating the above-referenced case for parole via the Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP). This notice is being sent to you in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 15A-1371(3).

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Bobby L. McClelland

RE: Bobby L. McClelland 0264552COUNTY AND COURT: Guilford County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS022753 Murder Second Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: February 2, 1994

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Dwight Hicks

RE: Dwight Hicks 0181571COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 89CRS006060 Burglary First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: October 6, 1992

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - James S. Branch

RE: James S. Branch 0042615COUNTY AND COURT: New Hanover County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS022442 Rape First Degree; Life93CRS022874 Sexual Offense First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: May 17, 1994

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Jimmy E. Sharp

RE: Jimmy E. Sharp 0364338COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 90CRS009514 Sexual Offense First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: February 12, 1991