Press Releases

Nash CI offender dies in apparent suicide

Timothy Beaver (#0780298) died Saturday of an apparent suicide at Nash Correctional Institution in Nashville.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Billy Copley

RE:  Billy R. Copley 0087528COUNTY AND COURT:  Moore County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS003378 First Degree Statutory Rape; Life                                                 93CRS003380 First Degree Forcible Sex Offense CONVICTION DATE:   Dec 6, 1993

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Arthur Wilson

RE:  Arthur L. Wilson 0446691COUNTY AND COURT:  Guilford County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 82 CRS 29634 First Degree Rape; Life CONVICTION DATE:   May 23, 1983Dear News Editor:The N.C. 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).   

Robeson CRV recommended for ACA accreditation

It is the 43rd NCDAC facility recommended or awarded the distinction.

Wake Correctional Center recommended for ACA accreditation

It is the 42nd NCDAC facility recommended or awarded the distinction.

Governor Cooper Announces Reentry 2030 Progress Report Developed by the Joint Reentry Council

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of the first Reentry 2030 Progress Report. This report, which was directed by Executive Order 303, provides a scorecard of progress made towards objectives, strategies, and metrics established by the Joint Reentry Council in its Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan, which was released in August. Additionally, the Report contains updated state reentry accomplishments, along with recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative actions to improve reentry in North Carolina this upcoming 2025 Session.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Johnnie Brandon

RE: Johnnie Brandon 0042853COUNTY AND COURT: Granville County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 000940 Murder Second Degree; Life92 CRS 001325 Burglary First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: June 8, 1992Dear News Editor:

Piedmont Correctional Institution recommended for ACA accreditation

It is the 41st NCDAC facility recommended or awarded the distinction.

Foothills Correctional Institution recommended for ACA accreditation

Foothills Correctional is the 40th NCDAC facility either recommended or awarded the distinction.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Joe Ham

RE: Joe Ham 0163305COUNTY AND COURT: Carteret County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 79 CRS 06901 Murder Second Degree; Life79 CRS Armed Robbery; LifeCONVICTION DATE: September 25, 1979Dear News Editor: