North Carolina Jail Standoff Erupts After Inmates Overpower Guards

1 source·Updated Jun 29, 2026

A tense standoff unfolded Monday morning after inmates overpowered correctional officers and seized control of parts of a detention center in eastern North Carolina, prompting a large law enforcement response and hours…

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