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It is the 51st NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.
Diamond Desire Lavario was found unresponsive in her cell.
Law enforcement and public safety agencies collaborated this week in a multi-agency search operation in Vance County, led by the Vance County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in the apprehension of absconders and charges against others for violating their conditions of supervision.
American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to New Hanover Correctional Center.
Was previously warden of Lumberton Correctional
Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Latasha White to Assistant Division Director in Judicial Division 4, effective Sept. 2, 2025.In her new position, White will oversee Community Supervision operations in the 4th Judicial Division, which covers 25 counties in the western portions of the state.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on its draft Public Participation Plan—a new roadmap designed to strengthen how we engage with communities across the state.
Officials with the Division of Community Supervision have promoted Moses Barrow to Assistant Division Director in Judicial Division 2, effective Sept. 2, 2025.In his new position, Barrow will oversee operations in Division 2, which covers 21 counties in the central portion of the state.
Michelle Carlton has been promoted to warden of the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women.
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.