1. State probation system lacking resources, director says

    The probation system isn't broken, Robert Guy says. Vacancies, turnover and poor pay are to blame for many of the problems, he says.

    1. Jun. 5, 2008
  2. Federal report on probation system could come this summer

    Earlier this month, the National Institute of Corrections began reviewing the offices in major urban areas at the request of the Department of Correction.

    1. May. 29, 2008
  3. Report: Stiffer charges could have jailed murder suspect

    A report by the Durham city manager says Laurence Lovette Jr. might have been in jail if he'd been charged with more serious crimes for a home break-in before the murders of Eve Carson and Abhijit Mahato.

    1. May. 22, 2008
  4. Murder charge filed before probation case heard

    A Durham man arrested Wednesday in an April slaying is the latest person to be charged with murder while on probation for earlier offenses.

    1. May. 14, 2008
  5. Easley promises blank check to fix probation problems

    The state Department of Correction will get the needed funding to fix problems that have plagued the probation system in recent months, Gov. Mike Easley said Monday.

    1. May. 12, 2008
  6. DOC to use SBI database to trace parolees, probationers

    Officials said the state Department of Correction is working to tap into an SBI database to let law enforcement across the state track offenders on probation and parole.

    1. May. 1, 2008
  7. Federal agency will review state probation offices

    The National Institute of Corrections will assemble a team of up to four advisers to look at case management, staffing levels, employee training and other areas of concern.

    1. Apr. 29, 2008
  8. Durham Man in Prison After Violating Probation

    Michael Anthony Hudson, 21, was arrested last week for violating his probation from a 2005 drug conviction, Durham County Assistant District Attorney Mitch Garrell said.

    1. Apr. 21, 2008
  9. Durham probation office had troubles before

    A report eight years ago showed the office was failing to re-arrest people who committed serious crimes or to notify supervisors when serious offenders missed appointments.

    1. May. 5, 2008
  10. Federal Agency Being Asked to Review State Probation Offices

    The National Institute of Corrections provides policy development assistance, technical assistance and training to federal, state and local corrections agencies.

    1. Apr. 14, 2008
  11. Attorney: Revoking Probation Difficult Without Conviction

    It's possible to get a convicted offender's probation revoked when he or she is arrested in another crime, but it's also difficult and ties up the court system, a local defense attorney says.

    1. Apr. 8, 2008
  12. Durham Man Charged in Numerous Crimes During His Probation

    A man put on probation in 2005 has been arrested nine times since and is now wanted in a November shooting.

    1. Apr. 21, 2008
  13. Fourth Probation Case in Durham Under Scrutiny

    Cory Jiggets, 19, was on probation when Skye Moniqua Lee was killed March 31. He had been on probation since 2006.

    1. Apr. 4, 2008
  14. Wake sheriff: More communication needed on probation cases

    Donnie Harrison calls for better communication among the parts of the law enforcement system, including the probation system and the courts.

    1. May. 5, 2008
  15. Probation Director: Oversights 'Flat-Out Embarrassing'

    As many as 10 staff touched the case file of a defendant in the slaying of a UNC student and didn't address red flags, Robert Guy, director of the state Division of Community Corrections, said.

    1. Apr. 2, 2008
  16. More Homicide Arrests Point to Problems With Probation System

    Two more men accused of homicides in recent months were on probation for misdemeanor crimes when they were arrested.

    1. Apr. 1, 2008
  17. UNC Murder Suspect in Court on Probation Violation

    Nearly a month after being allowed to leave court on the same charge, Demario James Atwater waived a probable cause hearing during his brief court appearance Monday.

    1. Mar. 31, 2008
  18. Difficult Access to Juvenile Court Records Concerns Some

    Prosecutors say they need a court order to review them, and it's up to a judge whether to allow them in open court.

    1. Mar. 28, 2008
  19. Correction Officials 'Disturbed' by Probation Probe's Findings

    The state is looking closer at probation offices in Wake and Durham counties to find out why the suspects in two recent college slayings were overlooked.

    1. Mar. 27, 2008
  20. Duke, UNC Murder Suspect's Probation Officer Has Criminal Record

    Laurence Lovette's probation officer has a criminal record, according to the state Department of Correction.

    1. Mar. 26, 2008
  21. How Demario Atwater Was Overlooked

    1. Mar. 14, 2008
  22. UNC Murder Suspect Was Overlooked by State

    Why was Demario James Atwater overlooked by the state's parole system, and why was a hearing about a parole violation rescheduled?

    1. Mar. 16, 2008
  23. Murder Suspect Was in Court 2 Days Before Carson's Death

    A series of clerical errors forestalled the possibility of Demario James Atwater going to jail just days before the slaying of UNC senior Eve Carson.

    1. Mar. 19, 2008