WAKE COUNTY, N.C. —Overcrowding inside Wake County’s detention system has reached a critical level, with inmates now being housed in common areas as renovations take dozens of cells offline—forcing officials to rely on temporary solutions while long-term fixes remain years away.
Facility Operating Beyond Peak Capacity
The Wake County Detention Center is currently operating beyond peak capacity, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, as 48 cells are out of service for ongoing renovations…