Press Releases

Moses Barrow Promoted to Asst. Judicial Division Director Division II

Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Moses Barrow to Assistant Division Director in Judicial Division 2, effective Sept. 2, 2025.In his new position, Barrow will oversee operations in Division 2, which covers 21 counties in the central portion of the state.

Carlton named warden of NCCIW

Michelle Carlton has been promoted to warden of the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women.

Governor Stein Forms Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, Continues Office of Violence Prevention

Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force within the Governor’s Crime Commission.  

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - George Bruton

RE:    George Bruton 0052756COUNTY AND COURT:    Forsyth County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    94 CRS 010680  Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    April 7, 1994Dear News Editor:

Media Advisory: State Reentry Council Collaborative to Meet Tuesday in Raleigh

The quarterly meeting of the State Reentry Council Collaborative will be held at the N.C. Museum of Art from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Jonie Brendle

RE:    Jonie Brendle 0043919COUNTY AND COURT:    Surry County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:   

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Will Compton

RE:    Will Compton 0465041COUNTY AND COURT:    Mecklenburg County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    94 CRS 06873  Sexual Offense First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    October 12, 1994Dear News Editor:

Media Advisory: Joint Reentry Council to Meet Thursday in Raleigh

WHAT: Bi-monthly meeting of the North Carolina Joint Reentry Council to coordinate efforts in improving rehabilitation and reentry of offenders returning to their communities after incarceration. WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m. – NoonWHERE: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel (Dorothea Dix Park), 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603WHO: Council members, honored guests, speakers and a chance for public commentAGENDA

Gov. Josh Stein proclaims July 20-26, 2025, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week

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.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Marquis McKenzie

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: