A federal judge sentenced Carlos Todd, 31, of Raleigh to one year and three months in federal prison for escaping from the South Raleigh Residential Reentry Center, according to a July 16 announcement.
Todd had begun serving the final portion of his previous sentence at the reentry center on July 8, 2025. The facility is a contracted halfway house operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Its purpose is to help inmates transition back into society by supporting work, treatment, and personal responsibility. Less than two weeks after arriving at the center, Todd tested positive for marijuana. The Bureau of Prisons recommended that he be removed from the program and returned to prison.
On July 30, 2025, officials from Riverside Regional Prison in North Prince George, Virginia, arrived at the halfway house to transfer several inmates—including Todd—back to prison due to noncompliance. Todd refused to board the bus with other inmates. After officials departed, he absconded from the facility without permission and remained at large until U.S. Marshals apprehended him on February 27, 2026.
“Our deputies responded quickly, worked collaboratively, and safely apprehended the fugitive without incident. This successful outcome reflects the professionalism, preparedness, and unwavering commitment of the men and women of the United States Marshals Service and our law enforcement partners,” said Glenn M. McNeill Jr., United States Marshal. “Every successful apprehension strengthens public safety and reinforces our commitment to protecting the communities we serve. I am proud of the outstanding work performed by our team and grateful for their dedication to the mission every day.” Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made this announcement after sentencing before U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan.
This investigation was a collaborative effort between United States Marshals Service personnel as well as staff from both Federal Bureau of Prisons and South Raleigh Residential Reentry Center.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina prosecutes federal crimes—including cases like this—and litigates civil matters while promoting community safety through initiatives such as Project Safe Neighborhoods; it covers areas with major military installations like Fort Bragg and employs more than one hundred staff members across multiple courthouses in cities including Raleigh and Fayetteville, according to its official website.