Press Releases
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Lee County this morning on East Forest Oaks Road involving a Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy and a ATV.
Nearly 60 law enforcement officers and support staff from state, local and federal agencies joined forces this week for Operation Arrow – Craven County, an enforcement operation that served outstanding criminal warrants and conducted compliance checks on high risk and violent offenders on probation and parole. Officers conducted the operation March 16-17 and arrested 65 individuals and served 133 warrants and 21 criminal citations. Sixteen absconders from probation or parole were located and arrested.
Troopers in Johnston County responded to a single vehicle fatal collision on Saturday, March 13, 2016 near Middlesex. N.C.
MEDIA ADVISORY
What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m.
Where: Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Background: The Crime Victims Compensation Commission reimburses victims of violent crime for medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses and other losses related to their victimization. At this meeting, the commission will hear 50 claims totaling $776,479.
The meeting is closed when board members and staff discuss specific cases.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Mark Carver as the new superintendent at Caswell Correctional Center in Yanceyville, replacing Judy Brandon, who retired.
North Carolina law enforcement agencies are increasingly using a statewide database on gang members to combat crime in their local communities. The NC GangNET database is one element of Governor McCrory’s efforts to use intelligence gathering and information sharing to reduce criminal gang activity in North Carolina.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Tangi Jordan of Greenville as director of Dobbs Youth Development Center.
STUDENTS AND ADULTS PRACTICE TORNADO DRILLS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
In advance of spring when unpredictable weather tends to affect North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 6-12 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. He cautions North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather and urges residents to have an emergency supplies kit in their home.
WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly MeetingWHEN: Thursday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., RaleighPRESENTATIONS: Human Trafficking, Technology in Emergency Communications,