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Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force within the Governor’s Crime Commission.  
RE:    George Bruton 0052756COUNTY AND COURT:    Forsyth County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    94 CRS 010680  Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    April 7, 1994Dear News Editor:
RE:    Jonie Brendle 0043919COUNTY AND COURT:    Surry County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:   
The quarterly meeting of the State Reentry Council Collaborative will be held at the N.C. Museum of Art from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
RE:    Will Compton 0465041COUNTY AND COURT:    Mecklenburg County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    94 CRS 06873  Sexual Offense First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    October 12, 1994Dear News Editor:
WHAT: Bi-monthly meeting of the North Carolina Joint Reentry Council to coordinate efforts in improving rehabilitation and reentry of offenders returning to their communities after incarceration. WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m. – NoonWHERE: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel (Dorothea Dix Park), 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603WHO: Council members, honored guests, speakers and a chance for public commentAGENDA
In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed July 20-26, 2025, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.
RE:    Marquis McKenzie 0270942COUNTY AND COURT:    Granville County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    97 CRS 00157  Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    July 24, 1997Dear News Editor:
Paul Pellini, 54, a safekeeper from Currituck County, died Saturday.
RE:    Larry E. Davis 0101799COUNTY AND COURT:    Mecklenburg County Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE:    90 CRS 83461 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE:    September 8, 1993Dear News Editor: