Press Releases

David Whittington (#1475686) died today, the result of an apparent suicide. Whittington was found unresponsive Jan. 14 in his cell at Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury.  He had been hospitalized since then.
Samuel Shore #1378597 died yesterday in an apparent suicide at Greene Correctional Institution in Maury.
Corrections and law enforcement officers are seeking Kevin Worsham (#0846675) who left a work release assignment this evening in Teachey, NC.
Ivan Jahir Blanco #1709156 died this morning in an apparent suicide.
RE:     Charles P. Graves 0481676COUNTY AND COURT:     Mecklenburg County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE:      93 CRS 031633 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:     February 24, 1995Dear News Editor:
RE:     Anthony Coward 0089895COUNTY AND COURT:     Pitt County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE:      93 CRS 000511 Second Degree Rape; 40 Years CONVICTION DATE:     July 9, 1993Dear News Editor:
Fully accredited NCDAC operations now total 38, including 33 of 55 prisons.
Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC)  have promoted John Corwin to the position of Judicial District Manager II in Judicial District 5, effective January 13, 2025.In his new position, he will oversee Community Supervision operations in District 5 which covers New Hanover and Pender counties in the eastern portion of North Carolina.
Officials with the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) have promoted Michael Gier to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 28, effective December 23.In his new position, he will oversee probation/parole officers and staff who supervise individuals in District 28 sentenced to probation, parole or post-release supervision
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is pleased to announce the release of its Language Access Plan. This initiative highlights NCDAC’s dedication to improving rehabilitation and supporting successful reentry into society. The plan is designed to ensure meaningful access to services, programs, and activities for offenders, their families, and the public who speak Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or are Limited English Proficient (LEP), with the goal of enhancing rehabilitation outcomes and reducing recidivism rates.