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A team of American Correctional Association auditors has recommended accreditation be awarded to the Catawba Correctional Center, a high achievement in an ongoing effort to obtain full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system. “Accreditation is the gold standard in the corrections field,” said Warden Timothy Maynor. “I am very happy we were recognized for the difficult work we do, and for our commitment to excellence. I’m proud of our team at the prison.”

The State Highway Patrol recognized the extraordinary acts of heroism and public service by several members during an awards ceremony held at the SBI Auditorium in Raleigh today. The members and districts that were recognized today exemplify the Patrol’s long-standing commitment to loyalty, integrity and professionalism.   Attendance at the ceremony was limited to the honorees and their invited guests with strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Opening remarks were provided by Major W. P. Moore II and an invocation was administered by SHP Chaplain B.C. Murray. 

A team of American Correctional Association auditors has recommended accreditation be awarded to the Western Correctional Center for Women, a high achievement in an ongoing effort to obtain full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Since opening last fall, the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has awarded $593.7 million in rent and utility assistance, with more than $518 million already paid on behalf of families financially impacted by COVID-19.

Today, the Department of Public Safety, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division was awarded the Agency of the Year by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association at their Annual Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. Over 30 local, state, federal and campus law enforcement agencies were represented at the Conference. NC ALE was one of a few agencies who were recognized for the hard work and dedication to the field of alcohol law enforcement.

After several incidents involving gun fire, drug violations and numerous calls to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, the Red Hill Community of Maxton will soon see long-awaited changes. On November 9, 2021, Superior Court Judge Jason Disbrow signed a consent judgment in a public nuisance action brought against the owners and occupants of the property located at 92 Jack’s Drive in Robeson County.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Timothy Maynor as the new warden of the Catawba Correctional Center in Newton. Maynor had been the associate warden at the prison since March of 2020.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Daniel Everett as the new warden of the Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City. Everett had been the associate warden for operations at Pamlico Correctional in Bayboro since 2018.

In the days leading up to and throughout the holiday weekend, ALE special agents arrested 286 individuals on more than 700 charges in partnership with local, state and federal agencies during a proactive statewide initiative. Each of the eight districts addressed crime and violence at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol businesses.

Following a months-long ALE investigation, a Lenoir business’ ABC permits have been suspended for numerous drug and gambling violations. ALE and the Lenoir Police Department initiated an investigation into Gamewell Superette, an ABC-licensed convenience store in Lenoir, after receiving complaints of illegal drug activity and gambling occurring on the licensed premises.