Jordan Dwayne Victor, 20, and Kirmontae Venezia, 20, are accused of causing an electrical short to burn paper and cloth at the jail this week, said State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies.

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN)— Deputies now say they believe an inmate intentionally set a fire last night that has closed the Beaufort County jail. The fire started around 6:30 p.m. and led to the ...

is the largest county jail in the state and one of the largest in the country. His salary was $165,000 per year, according to his offer letter from Harris County. Wood told The News that due to ...

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN)— A man has been charged in connection with a fire at a jail in Beaufort County. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says on March 14th, detectives obtained a warrant ...