Inmates take control of North Carolina jail as detention officers are taken hostage and later safely released.
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A major law enforcement response is underway at the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Windsor, North Carolina after inmates reportedly overpowered detention officers and took control of the facility early Monday morning.
Authorities say the situation began around 5:30 a.m. at the regional jail serving Bertie County and Martin County in eastern North Carolina. According to officials, 88 inmates and three guards were inside the facility when the incident started. One guard was able to escape, while two detention officers were taken hostage before later being safely released through negotiations.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, FBI, local sheriffs’ offices, and multiple surrounding agencies responded to the scene as law enforcement worked to regain control of the jail and bring the situation to a peaceful resolution. Additional inmates were also released from the facility as negotiators continued working through the active incident.
This livestream follows the latest confirmed updates from Bertie County, Martin County, Windsor, Williamston, and surrounding eastern North Carolina agencies as officials respond to the jail disturbance, hostage situation, and ongoing effort to secure the facility.
We will be covering what officials have confirmed, what remains unclear, and how law enforcement is handling the response. As always, information can change quickly during breaking news situations, so drop any verified updates in the comments.
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