Press Releases

Adult Correction division receives grant to continue Justice Reinvestment reforms

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1.75 million grant to the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice to enhance transitional services for inmates as they prepare to leave prison.

Joint Operation Nets More Than 35 Drug Traffickers

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Mount Gilead Police Department and the Troy Police Department joined resources with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch to conduct an undercover operation in Montgomery County.  This operation was the result of citizen complaints re

National Bipartisan Group Meets to Discuss Direction of Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Policies

Oct. 5, 2014—

Rescue Teams Hard at Work in North and South Carolina

North Carolina search and rescue teams are deployed in several areas across the Carolinas to search for people whose lives are at risk due to dangerous flooding as rainfall totals, normally associated with major hurricanes, plague portions of eastern North Carolina and nearly all South Carolina

El Gobernador McCrory dice que las principales preocupaciones son las inundaciones y el daño a los cultivos debido a las

El gobernador Pat McCrory dijo que las inundaciones y el daño en la agricultura del estado son los mayores retos después de que las persistentes lluvias que han cubierto cada condado en el estado durante las últimas 24 o 48 horas.

Governor McCrory Urges Caution as Drenching Rains Continue to Soak State

Governor Pat McCrory urged North Carolinians to stay on alert as a variety of weather systems continue to produce heavy rains and gusty winds across the state.
“The forecast for North Carolina has improved during the past 24 hours and Hurric

El Gobernador McCrory advierte precaución mientras las lluvias continúan sobre el estado

El Gobernador Pat McCrory advierte a las personas en Carolina del Norte que esten alerta mientras las condiciones climatológicas continúan produciendo fuertes lluvias y ráfagas de viento en el estado.

Troopers Investigate Fatal Collision on I-95 in Cumberland County

The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision on I-95 in Cumberland County near Godwin. Initial reports indicate that there is one death and one injury that may be storm related.

Johnston County Troopers Investigate Tractor Trailer Collision that Shut Down Eastbound Lanes of I-40

The State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle collision on I-40 near exit 334 in Johnston County early this morning that resulted in both eastbound lanes of I-40 being closed.

Meeting of Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools Set for Next Wednesday in Raleigh

WHAT:  The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina.