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Through an open house on Monday, Aug. 10, Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry and W. David Guice, Commissioner of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, will introduce elected officials and community leaders to the Cabarrus Regional Juvenile Detention Center.


On Tuesday, August 4, Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina’s 5th District presented Trooper Brett Bush of Ashe County with the Purple Heart, a medal given to members of the military wounded or killed by enemy action or in action against the enemy.

Janet Bundy

Janet Bundy, a 19-year corrections veteran, has been named as the new superintendent at Carteret Correctional Center in Newport.


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The State Highway Patrol has charged the tour bus driver, Eric Jimmerson, 23, of New York, N.Y. with the following charges:

Story by Sgt. Gina Russell

State Representatives Jamie Boles, Pat Hurley and Allen McNeill joined Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry and other officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 31 for a new public safety training center in Moore County.




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The State Capitol Police is investigating a masked man armed with a handgun and spray paint on the grounds of the State Capitol. At 4:57 a.m. Saturday, State Capitol Police observed a man wearing a full face mask, gloves, heavy clothing and a backpack on the grounds.

Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry and State Budget Director Lee Roberts met with Moore County leaders today to highlight the public safety improvements included in Governor Pat McCrory’s Connect NC bond proposal.

Update: Escaped offender Jamie Parrish is back in custody.  He was arrested at about 7:15 this morning by deputies from the Robeson County Sheriffs Office at a WalMart store in Pembroke.

School officials, emergency managers and first responders at the state and county level are partnering to safeguard North Carolina’s public schools from all types of threats ranging from floods to tornadoes, fire, chemical spills or an even an active assailant.


What:

National Guard and Active Duty exercise focused on air to ground integration.


When:

Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.