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Inmates take control of jail after overpowering correctional staff
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gigi Barnett, Amanda Alvarado , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other outlets that have reported on the event.
A disturbance occurred at a detention center in North Carolina. Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that inmates were involved. The event took place at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center.
Information from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation indicates that a number of people were inside the facility when the incident happened. The investigation is likely to provide more details about what occurred. Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other outlets that have reported on the event.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A disturbance occurred at a detention center in North Carolina. Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that inmates were involved. The event took place at the Bertie-Martin Regional…
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