Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: NCCIW offenders begin Women’s Field Minister training

MEDIA ADVISORY: NCCIW offenders begin Women’s Field Minister trainingN.C. Correctional Institution for Women will launch 19 offenders on a journey to become college-educated peer counselors and spiritual guides.

Craven Correctional Institution's David Millis Honored as NCDAC Warden of the Year

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has recognized Warden David Millis of Craven Correctional Institution as its warden of the year, and its nominee for warden of the year honors from the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents.

Shawn Owens Promoted to Assist. Division Administrator for Division III

Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Shawn Owens to Assistant Division Administrator in Judicial Division 3, effective Jan. 22, 2024.In his new position, Owens will oversee Community Supervision operations in the 3rd Judicial Division, which covers 22 counties in the central portions of the state.

UPDATE: Missing offender found in Randolph County

Ronnie Dwayne East #0759613 left a work location in Raleigh this afternoon.

Investigation Underway after Offender Death at Bertie Correctional

An offender at Bertie Correctional Institution has died from injuries sustained as the result of an alleged assault by another offender on Jan. 12, 2024 and law enforcement is investigating.

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Leslie Thorne

RE:  Leslie E. Thorne 0407604COUNTY AND COURT:  Franklin County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 82 PRS 003953 Murder Second Degree; Life 82 PRS 003952 Robbery w/Dangerous Weapon; LifeCONVICTION DATE: February 21, 1983 Dear News Editor:

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - Shelton Crockett

RE:  Shelton L. Crockett 0093291COUNTY AND COURT:  Mecklenburg County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 92 CRS 056022 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: October 6, 1992 Dear News Editor:

Media Notification: Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission - James Faircloth

RE:  James D. Faircloth 0125169COUNTY AND COURT:  Cumberland County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 88 PRS 011731 Rape First Degree; Life 88 PRS 011731 Indecent Liberty w/Child; 3 YearsCONVICTION DATE: June 14, 1989 Dear News Editor:

American Correctional Association Approves 10 More NCDAC Operations for Accreditation

Eight N.C. Department of Adult Correction facilities, along with the department’s Central Office and the entire Division of Community Supervision, have been awarded full accreditation by the American Correctional Association.During the ACA’s Winter Conference on Friday, an accreditation panel of ACA Commissioners voted to award full accreditation to:

UPDATE: Missing Gaston Correctional offender captured in Bessemer City

Shannon Thomas Galloway (#0140181) surrendered to local law enforcement after a vehicle pursuit.