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In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed July 20-26, 2025, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.

RE:    Marquis McKenzie 0270942COUNTY AND COURT:    Granville County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    97 CRS 00157  Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    July 24, 1997Dear News Editor:

RE:    Larry E. Davis 0101799COUNTY AND COURT:    Mecklenburg County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    90 CRS 83461 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    September 8, 1993Dear News Editor:

Paul Pellini, 54, a safekeeper from Currituck County, died Saturday.

She previously was warden of Tyrrell Prison Work Farm.

RE:    Michael L. Grisson 0158243COUNTY AND COURT:    Mecklenburg County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    93 CRS 32797 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    September 10, 1993Dear News Editor:

RE:    Steven R. McDaniel 0267327COUNTY AND COURT:    Sampson County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    90 CRS 06969 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    June 25, 1991Dear News Editor:

RE:    Louis R. Odom 0305400COUNTY AND COURT:    Robeson County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    90 CRS 15270 First Degree Statutory Sex Offense; Life90 CRS 15271 First Degree Statutory Sex Offense90 CRS 15272 First Degree Statutory Sex Offense90 CRS 15134 Second Degree Rape90 CRS 16407 Second Degree Sex OffenseCONVICTION DATE:    November 5, 1990Dear News Editor:

RE:    Joseph E. Bromfield 0046947COUNTY AND COURT:    Cumberland County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    89 CRS 17204 Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    August 28, 1990Dear News Editor: