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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.
Etheridge previously served as the associate warden for operations at Tyrrell PWF.

RE:    Eli Ocasio  0478617
COUNTY AND COURT:    Onslow County; Superior Court 
CRIME AND SENTENCE:    
92 CRS 013021 First Degree Murder; Life 
92 CRS 013020 First Degree Murder; Life

The death of a person in custody at Greene Correctional Institution is being investigated as a homicide.

RE:    Christopher D. Jacobs 0638964
COUNTY AND COURT:    Scotland County; Superior Court 
CRIME AND SENTENCE:    
95 CRS 9363  Murder First Degree; Life 
95 CS 9364 RWDW

RE:   Joseph E. Bellamy 0027328
COUNTY AND COURT:    Edgecombe County; Superior Court 
CRIME AND SENTENCE:  93 CRS 006439  Murder Second Degree; Life 
CONVICTION DATE:    April 19, 1994

It is the 51st NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.
Diamond Desire Lavario was found unresponsive in her cell.
Law enforcement and public safety agencies collaborated this week in a multi-agency search operation in Vance County, led by the Vance County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in the apprehension of absconders and charges against others for violating their conditions of supervision.

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to New Hanover Correctional Center.