WHITEVILLE — A routine inspection at the NC Department of Corrections on Prison Camp Road uncovered a homemade shank, leading to charges against a 32‑year‑old inmate, according to an incident report filed by Sgt. John Reaves. The offense is listed as Possession of a Weapon by a Prisoner, a felony under NC law.
“Item Description: Homemade shank… Qty: 1”
Outside context: Homemade weapons—often called “shanks”—are typically fashioned from metal, plastic, or sharpened objects and are treated as serious contraband inside correctional facilities.
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