Press Releases

RE:    Ralph Rankin 0335890
COUNTY AND COURT:    Guilford County; Superior Court 
CRIME AND SENTENCE:    80 CRS 060000 Rape First Degree; Life 

CONVICTION DATE:    April 2, 1981

A person in custody at Scotland Correctional Institution died this morning after being involved in an altercation with other offenders.
Brandon James Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around noon today.

Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Leslie Henley to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 12, effective Oct. 27.

RE:    Jonie Brendle 0043919
COUNTY AND COURT:    Surry County; Superior Court 
CRIME AND SENTENCE:    
87 CRS 006951 Murder Second Degree; Life
87 CRS 006952 Murder Second Degree; Life 87 

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has announced North Carolina is the first state to develop a dashboard to track progress made toward objectives, strategies, and metrics established in its Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan. North Carolina’s plan was released in August 2024 by the state’s Joint Reentry Council.
Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Charles Raiford to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 3.
Etheridge previously served as the associate warden for operations at Tyrrell PWF.
The task force, established in August through Executive Order 21, is charged with identifying solutions to create safe communities across North Carolina by reducing gang violence and helping young people reach a productive and fulfilling adulthood.