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Escaped offender captured in Sanford

SANFORD - Corrections officers flying a drone spotted Johnathan Mabe in woods a short distance from Sanford Correctional Center and apprehended him without incident around midnight Friday.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches 500 kW Solar Energy Project at Tabor Correctional Institution

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) celebrated a significant milestone toward achieving state sustainability goals with a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500 kilowatt solar energy project at Tabor Correctional Institution.

Shakitha Johnson Named Judicial District Manager in District 20

Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Shakitha Johnson to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 20 which covers Anson, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties.

Media Advisory: Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Launch of 500 kW Solar Energy Project at NCDAC Tabor Correctional Institution

WHAT: The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) will celebrate a significant milestone toward achieving state sustainability goals with a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500 kW solar energy project on Oct. 30.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking Oct. 30 for solar energy project at Tabor Correctional

The solar farm will be the first utility-owned array in North Carolina to serve a public correctional institution.

Randolph Correctional Center recommended for ACA accreditation

Randolph is the 39th NCDAC facility either recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Heaton named warden at Brown Creek Correctional

Sammy Heaton previously served as associate warden for custody and operations at Southern Correctional.

Caswell Correctional recommended for ACA accreditation

Caswell Correctional Center is the 38th NCDAC facility recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Timothy R. Tan

RE: Timothy R. Tan 0398600

COUNTY AND COURT:  Edgecombe County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 79 CRS 005998 Burglary First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE: May 12, 1980

Dear News Editor:

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Thomas O. Carson

RE: Thomas O. Carson 0067870

COUNTY AND COURT:  McDowell County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 85 CRS 001390 Rape First Degree; Life
85 CRS 001391 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE: June 6, 1986

Dear News Editor: