Press Releases

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Ralph Rankin

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

Fight at Scotland Correctional Institution ends in fatality

A person in custody at Scotland Correctional Institution died this morning after being involved in an altercation with other offenders.

Suicide suspected in death at Scotland Correctional Institution

Brandon James Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around noon today.

Leslie Henley to lead Community Supervision Operations in Cumberland County

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.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Jonie Brendle

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 

Charles Raiford to lead Community Supervision Operations in Carteret, Craven, Onslow, Pamlico and Pitt counties

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.

North Carolina Debuts the Nation’s First Reentry 2030 Dashboard

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.

Linwood Etheridge named warden of Tyrrell Prison Work Farm

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

Keeping North Carolinians Safe: Governor Stein Addresses First Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force Meeting

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.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Eli Ocasio

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