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3 Wake County inmates charged with starting fire in jail
Erik Chobot, 26, Davion Oden, 22, and Maczavier Richardson, 21, all faces charges for burning a jail or prison and injuring personal property.
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Wake sheriff urges discretion on arrests as jails exceed capacity
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe said overcrowding at the county jails has become so severe that he’s urging officers to use discretion in making arrests for some nonviolent offenses.
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Two eastern NC women plead guilty to over $187k in theft from COVID assistant loans
Prosecutors said both women worked with others to submit fraudulent applications to the North Carolina Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions program, including fake tenant leases for several properties.
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Woman dies in custody at High Point Detention Center
A woman dies after a medical emergency at High Point Detention Center in Guilford County.
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Woman in jail facing additional charges, accused of dousing someone with gasoline in Iredell County
The alleged attack happened at a convenience store in Statesville.
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Inspections show years of chronic problems at Eastern NC jail taken over by inmates
Inmates gained control of the Bertie-Martin Regional jail, including holding two staff members hostage for hours. Investigators are now trying to figure out what led up to the jail takeover and how it could have been prevented. Inspection reports show the jail has had chronic problems for years.
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Bertie-Martin jail takeover ends with 'minimal injuries' after dozens of NC agencies regain control
Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates were moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.
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Former Vance County Jail employee sees 'red flags' in surveillance video
The search for two Vance County inmates has stretched into a third day. One of the leads for investigators: surveillance video showing Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott running through part of the jail.
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Inmate found dead in Granville County jail, SBI investigating
Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate inside the Granville County detention center early Wednesday morning.
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Wake County Jail exceeds capacity, experts worry Iryna's Law could worsen the issue
The Wake County Jail is currently facing a severe overcrowding crisis. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said the inmate population is past capacity due to systemic issues and the unintended consequences of North Carolina's new "Iryna's Law."
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Vance County jail supervisor accused of raping inmate, resigns from position
Vance County jail supervisor Capt. Shannon Holley has resigned. He faces several charges and is accused of raping an inmate.
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No pills or needles, just paper: How deadly drugs are changing
The body lay slumped on the jail floor, curled around a metal toilet. Investigators found no evidence of homicide, just a few scraps of rolled-up paper, singed and scattered on the floor like scorched confetti.
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NC hospitals, sheriffs at odds over new mental evaluation procedure for criminal suspects
North Carolina leaders last year approved new rules for handling criminal suspects who may need psychiatric care — prompting a dispute between hospitals and law enforcement groups over a new requirement for mental evaluations.
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Wake County detention officer charged with smuggling drugs to inmates
A Wake County detention officer, Hillary Seekins, was arrested for allegedly supplying contraband to inmates, including cocaine, K2 and suboxone, leading to multiple charges.
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Inmate death lawsuit against sheriff, 3 detention officers can move forward
Eric Griffith died in 2021 at the Harnett County jail. A judge says the staff lacked training and failed to provide proper care. Sheriff Wayne Coats and three detention officers are defendants in the lawsuit.
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Federal judge allows lawsuit against Harnett County sheriff over inmate's death
Eric Griffith died in 2021 at the Harnett County jail. A judge says the staff lacked training and failed to provide proper care. Sheriff Wayne Coats and three detention officers are defendants in the lawsuit.
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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.
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Inside job: NC inmates accused of running phone scams targeting families for fake bail payments
Inmates in North Carolina jails are allegedly orchestrating phone scams, targeting families by impersonating bail bondsmen and demanding payments for fake early releases.
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4 face charges after arrow filled with cocaine fired at jail
Four people are now facing charges after police say an arrow filled with cocaine was fired at the Fayette County Jail in Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
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Most inmates forced to relocate from Vance Co. jail due to understaffing, unsafe conditions
WRAL reporter Destinee Patterson explains why the sheriff's office isn't going to meet that deadline.
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Man accused of killing Wake County deputy returned to US nearly two years after jail escape
Alder Marin-Sotelo and his older brother, Arturo Marin-Sotelo, were in jail and charged with the murder of Deputy Ned Byrd, who was killed in 2022 in a traffic stop involving the two men.
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18-year-old charged in Uber driver's death
57-year-old Emmanuel Gbedee was found shot and killed in the back seat of his car on Holly Grove Rd in Benson on Sunday.
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Wrong man released from jail due to bail bondsman mistake
The wrong man was released from jail due to an error by a bail bondsman.
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2nd man found with gun during booking at Halifax Co. Detention Center, sheriff says
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office said a second inmate in less than a week was found with a handgun on him at the county's detention center.
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Transparency vs. security: Nonprofit challenges redacted Durham County Jail policies
Nonprofit Emancipate NC is suing the Durham County Sheriff's Office for withholding public records on jail policies. The nonprofit argues the redactions prevent proper oversight of jail conditions, while the county claims transparency could be a security risk.
