Press Releases

NCDAC Recognizes Outstanding Employees

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. 

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - James S. Branch

RE:    James S. Branch 0042615

Richmond Correctional Institution recommended for ACA accreditation

Richmond Correctional is the 53rd N.C. Department of Adult Correction facility or operation recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Webster Waller

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 Institution recommended for ACA accreditation

Brown Creek Correctional is the 52nd NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded accreditation.

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.

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

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:

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.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.

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

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