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Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at a motel in Elizabeth City, the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in November 2025 to pursue a civil nuisance abatement action at the Whistling Pines Motel. A formal investigation was opened in December 2025.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal crash in Harnett County resulting in the deaths of three individuals and critical injuries to a fourth. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the source of alcoholic beverages provided to underage individuals, particularly in cases that result in serious injury or fatalities.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division has charged nine people with a total of 68 charges following a monthslong investigation into an illegal business in Raleigh.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) was named Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) on Monday at NLLEA’s 38th Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.This marks the third time ALE has won the prestigious award in the last five years. This national award recognizes an agency that demonstrates exceptional effectiveness through innovative programs, strong community partnerships, media and public engagement, and model training strategies.

After receiving several complaints from concerned citizens and law enforcement, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) launched an undercover investigation to address concerns of illegal activity in and around Bunn Tavern, located at 669 Main Street, Bunn.

 After receiving numerous citizen complaints regarding ongoing criminal activity, including the distribution of illegal drugs in and around the City Tavern at 404 N Main St, Creedmoor, NC 27522, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division and the Creedmoor Police Department (CPD) launched a joint undercover investigation in August to address these concerns.

After ongoing criminal violations, acts of violence and numerous community complaints at Kalee’s Oasis, Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate criminal activity at the property located at 5359 U.S. 74 Alternate West in Rowland.As a result of this joint law enforcement investigation, Superior Court Judge Gregory Bell signed a Nuisance Abatement Consent Judgment and Final Order of Abatement for this property on September 10, 2025.

Over the past several months, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted a targeted investigation into criminal activity, primarily the possession and sale of illegal drugs and alcohol, occurring in and around ABC-licensed businesses in Wilmington. This investigation was initiated in response to complaints from concerned citizens and the Wilmington Police Department, who identified these establishments as recurring sources of neighborhood crime.

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.