Press Releases

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).
RE: Bobby L. McClelland 0264552COUNTY AND COURT: Guilford County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS022753 Murder Second Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: February 2, 1994
RE: Dwight Hicks 0181571COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 89CRS006060 Burglary First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: October 6, 1992
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
RE: Jimmy E. Sharp 0364338COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 90CRS009514 Sexual Offense First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: February 12, 1991
Three new wardens were named this week at prisons in Eastern North Carolina, Carteret Correctional Center, Roanoke River Correctional Institution and Greene Correctional Institution.
Carol Torres has been named warden of North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women.
WHAT: Bi-monthly meeting of the North Carolina Joint Reentry Council to coordinate efforts in improving rehabilitation and reentry of offenders returning to their communities after incarceration.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. – NoonWHERE: Greg Poole, Jr., All Faiths Chapel, Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh 27603WHO: Council members, honored guests, speakers, and a chance for public comment.AGENDA
RE: Jakie Hammonds 0164409COUNTY AND COURT: Robeson County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 014291 Murder First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: March 10, 1997