Bertie-Martin Regional Jail
Coverage of Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Inmate takeover under investigation at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail
An investigation is underway after inmates overpowered correctional staff and seized control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Windsor, N.C., prompting a response from local, state, and federal authorities. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. Monday and involved a hostage situation.
- Incident under investigation at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail
An incident is under investigation at the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail with a large law enforcement presence. Officials from the Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident is contained and poses no threat to the general public.