Press Releases

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.

Nicole Spruell appointed warden of Richmond Correctional

The 21-year corrections veteran previously served as special projects manager for the Division of Rehabilitation and Reentry.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor's Joint Reentry Council to Hold Meeting, Tuesday, March 12

The monthly meeting of the NC Joint Reentry Council will take place at Wake Tech Community College's Beltline Education Center in Raleigh.

Office of Staff Training and Development earns accreditation recommendation from ACA

OSDT scored 100% on the audit for mandatory standards and 100% on non-mandatory standards.

Southern Correctional advances toward ACA accreditation

Southern Correctional is the 29th NCDAC operation or facility recommended for accreditation.

Shelia Sauls named warden of Greene Correctional

Sauls previously served as associate warden for programs at Greene Correctional in Maury.

Gaston Correctional advances toward ACA accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Gaston Correctional Center in Gaston County, another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system. Gaston Correctional is the 28th N.C. Department of Adult Correction location or operation recommended for, or awarded, accreditation.

Albemarle Correctional advances toward ACA accreditation

Albemarle Correctional is the 27th N.C. Department of Adult Correction location or operation recommended for accreditation.