Bertie-Martin Regional Jail Approves $1.4 Million Repair Contract Following Inmate Takeover
Bertie-Martin Regional Jail commissioners in Williamston, N.C., have approved a $1.4 million repair contract with Mosley Construction to address damages from a June inmate takeover and begin reopening parts of the facility.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 6, 2026 —
Bertie-Martin Regional Jail commissioners have approved a significant repair contract following an incident in June. The commissioners in Williamston, N.C., voted to authorize a $1.4 million agreement with Mosley Construction.
The repairs are intended to address damages incurred during an inmate takeover that occurred in June. The contract’s scope includes the necessary work to begin reopening sections of the facility that were affected by the incident.
Details regarding the specific nature or extent of the damages, the exact timeline for the repair work, or the projected date for the reopening of the affected parts of the jail were not immediately available. The contractor, Mosley Construction, was awarded the bid for the extensive repairs. The specific names of the commissioners who approved the contract were not provided.
The inmate takeover in June prompted the need for these substantial repairs. The approval of the $1.4 million contract signifies a commitment to restoring the facility’s operational capacity. Further information on the project’s progress and the phased reopening of the jail is expected.
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