Topics Related to Alcohol Law Enforcement

After receiving several complaints from the community, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) conducted an investigation of an illegal business in Dunn. The investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant on a residence engaging in the illegal sales of alcoholic beverages without ABC permits. The search warrant resulted in numerous arrests and multiple felony and misdemeanor criminal charges as well as the seizure of alcohol, drugs, and three firearms.  

At approximately 1:00 p.m., a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agent initiated a traffic stop near Cope Road in Red Springs. The driver, later identified as Jonathan Daniel Oxendine, refused to stop while driving erratically at a high rate of speed. After a brief pursuit, Oxendine stopped his vehicle on Singleton Drive and fled into the wooded area near the roadway while carrying a handgun. 

After numerous ongoing criminal and drug-related offenses, along with repeated community complaints, Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman sought assistance from the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address the property at 1936 US 64, Morganton, through a civil nuisance abatement action. Following this collaborative law enforcement investigation, Superior Court Judge Daniel Kuehnert issued a Consent Judgment and a final order of abatement for the property. 

At approximately 12:15 p.m., North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents initiated a traffic stop on Grice Street in Elizabeth City. After initial contact, the subject, identified as Johnathan Brent Foskey, 41, of Elizabeth City, struck both the Special Agents and the ALE vehicle with his vehicle as he attempted to flee the scene.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Chadbourn Police Department have concluded a multi-county investigation in which marijuana, spirituous liquor and numerous controlled substances were seized. This collaborative investigation resulted in the execution of two search warrants at a residence in Chadbourn. Three involved subjects have been identified, with one being arrested for multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and warrants outstanding for two others.  

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Butner Public Safety concluded a joint investigation involving Butner Tobacco and Vape located at 407 Central Avenue, Butner. As a result, the owner, Abdulghani Abdo Mohamed Alashmaly, was charged with multiple criminal charges, including five felonies.  

After prolonged and continuous criminal violations, drug overdose deaths, and community complaints, Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen requested the services of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to assist with a civil nuisance abatement action regarding the property located at 660 Sides Road, Salisbury. As a result of this joint law enforcement investigation, Superior Court Judge Penn Broyhill signed a Consent Judgment and final order of abatement for this property.  

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Lincolnton Police Department concluded a joint investigation involving Dave’s, a tobacco and vape shop located at 627 N. Aspen Street, Lincolnton. As a result, the manager, Omari David Cole, was charged with 20 criminal charges, in which 12 were felonies.  

After prolonged criminal activity at the Tri-City Motel, the Spindale Police Department requested the services of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to assist with a civil nuisance abatement action. In addition to numerous other duties, ALE agents specialize in investigating properties and making recommendations on civil actions as allowed through Chapter 19 of NC General Statutes.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with assistance from the Four Oaks Police Department, executed a search warrant at Tobacco and Vape Four Oaks Convenient Store, located at 5859 E. Wellons Street, Four Oaks, NC 27524.