The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction honored exceptional employees during an awards ceremony held today at Central Piedmont Community College.Recipients who made an extraordinary impact between Jan. 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 were selected by an awards committee in several categories.
Press Releases
RE: James S. Branch 0042615
Richmond Correctional is the 53rd N.C. Department of Adult Correction facility or operation recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.
RE: Webster Waller 0422843COUNTY AND COURT: Granville County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 90 CRS 005392 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: October 4, 1993Dear News Editor:
Brown Creek Correctional is the 52nd NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded accreditation.
RE: Ralph Rankin 0335890COUNTY AND COURT: Guilford County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 80 CRS 060000 Rape First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: April 2, 1981Dear News Editor:
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.In her new position, Henley will oversee Community Supervision operations in Cumberland County. The district includes 76 probation/parole officers and staff supervising more than 2,100 individuals sentenced to probation, parole or post-release supervision.
RE: Jonie Brendle 0043919COUNTY AND COURT: Surry County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 87 CRS 006951 Murder Second Degree; Life87 CRS 006952 Murder Second Degree; Life 87 CRS 006950 Arson First Degree; 50 Years87 CRS 006945 AWDWWITK; 10 Years87 CRS 006946 AWDWWITK; 10 Years87 CRS 006947 AWDWWITK; 10 Years87 CRS 006948 AWDWWITK; 10 Years87 CRS 006949 AWDWWITK; 10 Years87 CRS 000176 Discharge Firearm – Occupied Property; 10 Years