CRIMEJun 30 · 17:22 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLKDana Hazzard

NC SBI provides update following inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations provided an update following an inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail, where inmates overpowered correctional staff, assaulted on-duty guards, and held two hostages. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. as inmates seized control of the facility.

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North Carolina State Bureau of InvestigationsorganizationBertie-Martin Regional JailplaceWindsor, N.C.placeinmatestopiccorrectional stafftopic

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