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Detention Center Hostage Crisis Resolved | Wilmington News
Early Monday morning chaos erupted at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center when inmates overpowered officers, taking control of parts of the facility. With 88 inmates and just three officers inside, two officers were taken hostage while one escaped. By mid-morning, negotiations succeeded—both officers were safely freed and 18 inmates released without further injury. Law enforcement from multiple agencies including the FBI and Highway Patrol have mobilized to secure the facility and surrounding area, urging the public to stay away while they work toward a peaceful resolution. Support…
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