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Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The sixteen officers from Class 8 for 2026 completed their eight-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs. The officers were awarded their badges after being sworn in by Superior Court Judge Dawn Layton. More photos from the event are available on NCDAC Flickr page.

RE: Jimmy O. Stocks 0391422
COUNTY AND COURT: Wake County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 85 CRS 031602 First Degree Murder; Life
CONVICTION DATE: May 2, 1986

The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is notifying you that it is currently conducting an investigation into the above-referenced case for possible parole. This notice is being sent to you in order for the Commission to comply with North Carolina General Statute 15A-1371(3).

RE: Jimmy E. Sharp 0364338
COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 90CRS009514 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: February 12, 1991

RE: Dwight Hicks 0181571
COUNTY AND COURT: Wilson County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 89CRS006060 Burglary First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: October 6, 1992

RE: James S. Branch 0042615
COUNTY AND COURT: New Hanover County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS022442 Rape First Degree; Life
93CRS022874 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: May 17, 1994

RE: Douglas O. Edwards 0117849
COUNTY AND COURT: Northampton County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 92CRS001393 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: July 24, 1992

The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is notifying you that it is investigating the above-referenced case for parole via the Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP). This notice is being sent to you in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 15A-1371(3).

RE: Bobby L. McClelland 0264552
COUNTY AND COURT: Guilford County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 93CRS022753 Murder Second Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: February 2, 1994

RE: Joey E. Lynch 0251866
COUNTY AND COURT: Surry County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 88 CRS 005687 Murder Second Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: October 26, 1988

RE: Terrance Lucas 0250655
COUNTY AND COURT: Franklin County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 90 CRS 005498 Murder First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: February 10, 1992

RE: Jakie Hammonds 0164409
COUNTY AND COURT: Robeson County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 014291 Murder First Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: March 10, 1997