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The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has announced North Carolina is the first state to develop a dashboard to track progress made toward objectives, strategies, and metrics established in its Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan. North Carolina’s plan was released in August 2024 by the state’s Joint Reentry Council.
Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Charles Raiford to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 3.
The task force, established in August through Executive Order 21, is charged with identifying solutions to create safe communities across North Carolina by reducing gang violence and helping young people reach a productive and fulfilling adulthood.
Etheridge previously served as the associate warden for operations at Tyrrell PWF.
RE:    Eli Ocasio  0478617COUNTY AND COURT:    Onslow County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    92 CRS 013021 First Degree Murder; Life 92 CRS 013020 First Degree Murder; LifeCONVICTION DATE:    March 29, 1995Dear News Editor:
The death of a person in custody at Greene Correctional Institution is being investigated as a homicide.
RE:    Christopher D. Jacobs 0638964COUNTY AND COURT:    Scotland County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    95 CRS 9363  Murder First Degree; Life 95 CS 9364 RWDWCONVICTION DATE:    January 15, 1999Dear News Editor:
RE:   Joseph E. Bellamy 0027328COUNTY AND COURT:    Edgecombe County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:  93 CRS 006439  Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    April 19, 1994Dear News Editor:
It is the 51st NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.
Diamond Desire Lavario was found unresponsive in her cell.