A jail takeover occurred in eastern North Carolina, involving inmates overpowering correctional staff. The incident happened at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center. Law enforcement officers intervened, entering the facility and regaining control.
This ended the siege, which had begun early Monday. Further details about the takeover and its resolution are available from KPRC 2, including the number of people involved and the outcome of the law enforcement action.
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