Storm update
Prison visiting, community volunteer passes, home leaves and work release employment activities that were paused for the winter storm are scheduled to resume Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Press Releases
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of the first Reentry 2030 Progress Report. This report, which was directed by Executive Order 303, provides a scorecard of progress made towards objectives, strategies, and metrics established by the Joint Reentry Council in its Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan, which was released in August. Additionally, the Report contains updated state reentry accomplishments, along with recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative actions to improve reentry in North Carolina this upcoming 2025 Session.
RE: Johnnie Brandon 0042853COUNTY AND COURT: Granville County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 000940 Murder Second Degree; Life92 CRS 001325 Burglary First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: June 8, 1992Dear News Editor:
It is the 41st NCDAC facility recommended or awarded the distinction.
Foothills Correctional is the 40th NCDAC facility either recommended or awarded the distinction.
RE: Joe Ham 0163305COUNTY AND COURT: Carteret County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 79 CRS 06901 Murder Second Degree; Life79 CRS Armed Robbery; LifeCONVICTION DATE: September 25, 1979Dear News Editor:
Michael Lawing has been promoted to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 24, effective December 2.
RE: Benjamin Peterson 0320616COUNTY AND COURT: New Hanover County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 22711 Murder First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: November 17, 1994Dear News Editor:
RE: Willie C. Granford 0152446COUNTY AND COURT: Rowan County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 77 CRS 07318 Murder Second Degree; 80 Years77 CRS 07319 Armed Robbery; 80 Years77 CRS 07321 Armed Robbery; 80 Years77 CRS 07320 AWDWWITKISI; 20 Years CONVICTION DATE: October 17, 1977Dear News Editor:
RE: Herbert C. Judd 0220923COUNTY AND COURT: Wake County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 94 CRS 33057 Rape First Degree; Life94 CRS 33047 Burglary First Degree94 CRS 33055 Sexual Offense First Degree94 CRS 33058 Larceny (over $200)94 CRS 33059 Robbery w/Dangerous Weapon;94 CRS 33656 Kidnapping First Degree; ConsolidatedCONVICTION DATE: August 30, 1994Dear News Editor:
Officials with the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) have promoted David McCarthy to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 2, effective November 25.In his new position, he will oversee Community Supervision operations in District 2 which covers five counties in eastern North Carolina – Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington.