The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving underage individuals in Robeson County. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the source of alcoholic beverages provided to underage persons, particularly in cases resulting in serious injury or fatalities.
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After ongoing criminal violations, acts of violence and numerous community complaints at the Whistling Pines Motel, Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate criminal activity at the property located at 1151 US 17 South, Elizabeth City. A Temporary Restraining Order was issued for the motel in February of this year.
After ongoing criminal activity, violence, drug-related offenses, and repeated community concerns at the Knights Inn Selma, the Selma Police Department requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate criminal activity occurring at the property located at 100 Graham Street in Selma.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) division has concluded a long-term investigation into drug trafficking and sales at several ABC-permitted businesses in Henderson and Vance County.
Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at a motel in Wilson, the Wilson Police Department and the City requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in March 2026 to pursue a civil nuisance abatement action at the America’s Best Value Inn located at 1815 US 301 S in Wilson. A formal investigation was opened immediately.
Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at StarBar, located at 1731 Trawick Road in Raleigh, the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in April 2026 to pursue a civil nuisance abatement action for the establishment. As a result of this joint law enforcement investigation, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins signed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the owners and operators of Starbar.
Following an Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) investigation into Pura Vida Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, located at 221 S. Elm Street in Greensboro, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission) has summarily suspended the establishment’s ABC permits. While the business may continue to operate, it is no longer permitted to sell alcoholic beverages at the location.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with assistance from the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), executed four search warrants Sunday morning as part of a long-term investigation into illegal alcohol and drug activity at two Greensboro businesses.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a months-long investigation in Robeson County, initiated in response to complaints of illegal alcohol and drug sales, which ultimately resulted in over 70 felony controlled substance violations. ALE partnered with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) during the investigation.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a multi-month investigation into two ABC-permitted tobacco outlets owned by Mohamed Saleh, resulting in his arrest on felony trafficking and drug-related charges.