Topics Related to Alcohol Law Enforcement

As a result of complaints from the community, the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) concluded an investigation into an illegal alcohol establishment in Wilmington. The investigation culminated with the service of a search warrant on this establishment, resulting in multiple criminal charges and the seizure of alcohol, drugs, US currency and one firearm. 

After an extensive history of disturbances, drug violations and overdoses, and numerous calls to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Martins Creek community should soon see long awaited changes. On August 6, 2024, Superior Court Judge Tessa Sellers entered a Default Judgment and Final Order of Abatement for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against the property owners of 31 and 43 Stoney Hill Lane, Murphy, NC.

A Vance County man has been charged twice in as many months for providing alcohol to the same underage 20-year-old female. 

Andrews Police Department and the property owner of 85 Temple Street, Andrews, North Carolina worked together to reach a successful agreement in a potential Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against the property owner.  

In September of last year, the United States Golf Association (USGA) requested that NCDPS coordinate the public safety measures for the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst, June 13 to 16. Alcohol Law Enforcement spearheaded the effort, and ALE Director Bryan House served as the incident commander.

Following an ALE investigation, a Hickory nightclub’s ABC permits have been summarily suspended after a Hickory police officer was shot.

Following an investigation, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents charged two employees and several patrons with numerous felony and misdemeanor drug charges. This investigation also resulted in the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of nine firearms. 

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents executed a search warrant at a Raleigh residence resulting in criminal charges being filed and the arrest of two persons suspected of selling illegal drugs at local nightclubs.     

Caswell County Superior Court Judge John Morris has signed a temporary restraining order for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against the owners and operators of N.V. Lounge, located at 510 Nunnally Road in Pelham.  

April 29, 2024, 10:30am - 3pm