Topics Related to Alcohol Law Enforcement

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. 

After prolonged and unabated criminal activity at the Governor’s Inn, the Shelby Police Department solicited support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) 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.

After an extensive history of disturbances, a homicide, drug violations, shootings, and numerous calls to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, the community surrounding Sundowner Lane in Angier should soon see long awaited changes. On December 16, 2024, Resident Superior Court Judge Winston Gilchrist signed a Consent Judgment for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action regarding the properties located at 249 and 295 Sundowner Lane, Angier.

On December 13, 2024, Lenoir County Superior Court Judge Imelda J. Pate signed a Consent Judgment resulting from a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action regarding the property located at 445 and 453 Pear Street, Kinston. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, working with the property owners and the community, have reached a successful resolution to ensure actions at these properties do not negatively impact the community.