Law enforcement captured a Wake Correctional minimum custody offender who did not return from his work release job in Garner on Sept. 20, 2019.
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Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) is now a division within the Department of Public Safety. Due to legislation signed by Gov. Roy Cooper on Aug. 27, ALE was re-established as a division within DPS effective Oct. 1. Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced Bryan House will be the interim director of ALE.
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $3.7 million to reimburse New Hanover County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.
On Sept. 28 at approximately 9:45 p.m. at Columbus Correctional Institution, offender Scott Whitmeyer (#1402845) was assaulted with a homemade weapon at the facility. Correctional staff responded and worked to resuscitate the offender.
The State Highway Patrol is proud to announce majors Jeff Gordon and Donna Carter will begin new roles within the organization on October 7. Due to the retirements of former Deputy Commander Vic Ward and Lt.
The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.8 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in Duplin County following Hurricane Florence.
The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $6.5 million to the Pender County Board of Education for Hurricane Florence-related cleaning costs.
As part of ongoing reform efforts, the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will temporarily suspend operations at three minimum custody facilities and move correctional officers and other staff to neighboring prisons to address staffing challenges.
The State Highway Patrol has announced it will be moving forward with its promotion process following the conclusion of an internal investigation as well as an investigation by North Carolina State University (NCSU).
WHAT: ABEL Leash Ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m.
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and members of his cabinet visited Ocracoke Island to survey recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian’s landfall on September 6, 2019.
A partnership of state agencies will host four disaster information sessions to provide updates on resources and obtain community feedback in hurricane-impacted areas of eastern North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper today sent an additional request to President Trump for federal assistance to North Carolina residents who are hurting from Hurricane Dorian.
State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Wake Correctional Center minimum custody offender Latroy Strickland (# 0565506), who was reported missing from the facility last night in Garner while on work release.
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s storm surge inundated Ocracoke Island, the state of North Carolina continues to provide critical support services to the island.