Press Releases

Offender dies from apparent suicide at Neuse CI

Brian Leatherman (#0677852) died Sunday of an apparent suicide at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — James Barrett

RE: James Barrett 0021407

COUNTY AND COURT: Union County; Superior Court

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Reginald Sutton

RE:    Reginald J. Sutton 0396637

COUNTY AND COURT:    Greene County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE:    93 CRS 0014 Murder First Degree; Life 

CONVICTION DATE:    April 18, 1994

Neuse, Johnston correctional facilities recommended for ACA accreditation

Neuse and Johnston are the 35th and 36th DAC locations or operations to be recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Stephanie Y Eury

RE:   Stephanie Y. Eury 0122935

COUNTY AND COURT:  Rockingham & Stokes County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE:  885 CRS 9843 Murder First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE:  September 29, 1986

Dear News Editor:

Offender’s death ruled a homicide

An offender's death in January 2024 has been ruled a homicide, according to the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which issued its report this week.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Patrick Hester

RE:   Patrick Hester 0180824

COUNTY AND COURT:  Vance County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE:  89 CRS 9467 Murder First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE:  May 3, 1990

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Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Randolph Wilson

RE: Randolph Wilson 0448410

COUNTY AND COURT: Warren County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 91 CRS 001215 Murder First Degree; Life

91 CRS 001239 Murder First Degree (Conspiracy); 28 Years

91 CRS 001240 Burglary First Degree; 48 Years

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Jermaine Ray

 RE: Jermaine Ray 0336995

COUNTY AND COURT: Cumberland County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 91 CRS 006357 Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: September 11, 1992

Dear News Editor:

10 more NCDAC locations awarded ACA accreditation

The total of fully accredited NCDAC operations is now 32 — including 27 of 54 prison facilities.