Press Releases

Combined DPS Effort Aids in Capture of Escaped Inmate in Johnston County

A combined effort from Department of Public Safety personnel aided in the capture today of Wake Correctional Center inmate Larry J. Locklear (#0245809) at 7:30 a.m. along Interstate 95.

Escaped Inmate Being Sought in Wake County

Correctional staff from Wake County and local law enforcement are searching for escaped inmate Larry J. Locklear (#0245809).

Public Safety Secretary Embarks on Listening Tour in Prison Reform Efforts

Secretary Erik A. Hooks today met with employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution to listen to ideas, observations and concerns following the violent attack Oct. 12 that resulted in the deaths of four employees.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Wendy Shannon Memorial Service

Media Staging Areas

WHAT: Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon’s Memorial Service

WHERE: Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium

Burnim Fine Arts Center

Elizabeth City State University

Gov. Cooper Announces $1.85 Million in Hurricane Matthew Recovery Help for Fair Bluff

The town of Fair Bluff will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town’s water supply, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Fourth Employee Passes Away From Injuries Suffered in Pasquotank Prison Attack

Geoffrey Howe, a maintenance mechanic for Pasquotank Correctional Institution, passed away Thursday at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital from injuries suffered during a failed inmate escape attempt on Oct.

Third Employee Succumbs to Injuries Suffered in Pasquotank Prison Attack

Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon passed away Monday evening at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital from injuries suffered during an inmate escape attempt Oct.

Gov. Cooper Shares Statement on Passing of Pasquotank Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon

Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the passing of Pasquotank Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon:

Experts Survey Damage From Storms in Western NC Counties, Confirm Tornadoes in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties

Cleanup and damage assessment work continues in several western North Carolina counties after Monday’s strong storms and tornadoes.

Strong Storms, Tornadoes Impact Western Counties

A line of strong storms moved across North Carolina Monday afternoon and evening devastating a regional airport, damaging dozens of homes, toppling trees, closing roads and leaving several western North Carolina communities without power.