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Following repeated criminal offenses and numerous complaints from the community, Lenoir Police Department Chief Andy Wilson requested assistance from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to address persistent illegal activity at the property located at the Red Roof Inn in Lenoir, N.C. Based in these investigative findings, a civil nuisance abatement case was filed in Superior Court.

Following repeated criminal offenses and numerous complaints from the community, Spring Lake Police Chief, Errol Jarman sought support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to address persistent illegal activity at the Plush Sports Bar & Lounge located at 108 NC-210, Spring Lake, N.C.

Following repeated criminal offenses, drug overdoses, and numerous complaints from the community, Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg sought support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address persistent illegal activity at the property located at 281 Andy Drive in Forest City, NC. The investigation that followed resulted in the filing of a civil nuisance abatement case based on the evidence gathered.

Over the past several weeks, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted a targeted investigation into criminal activity involving the possession and sale of fentanyl and cocaine in the parking lots of convenience stores in Raleigh.

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, a shooting involving an employee providing security services occurred at the 11 Eleven Lounge and Bar located at 111 West Thompson Street, Fairmont, North Carolina. During the subsequent investigation, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) and the Fairmont Police Department (FPD) learned the employee provided a false name to investigators but was eventually identified as Jhaves Gilliam. During the initial investigation, Gilliam provided a false name that was linked to his security company, Gomez Protection Detail.

After prolonged and continuous criminal violations, acts of violence, and community complaints at the Pinewood Apartments, Dunn Police Chief Cary Jackson solicited assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division regarding an investigation into ongoing criminal activity.

After reports of a hit and run involving an individual leaving the property, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) began an investigation into an illegal business in New Hill. The investigation culminated with the execution of a search on a residence where alcohol beverages were illegally sold.