Press Releases

After ongoing criminal violations, acts of violence and numerous community complaints at the Whistling Pines Motel, Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investi
After ongoing criminal activity, violence, drug-related offenses, and repeated community concerns at the Knights Inn Selma, the Selma Police Department requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate criminal activity occurring at the property locat
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) division has concluded a long-term investigation into drug trafficking and sales at several ABC-permitted businesses in Henderson and Vance County.
Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at a motel in Wilson, the Wilson Police Department and the City requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in March 2026 to pursue a civil nuisance abatement action at the America’s Best Value Inn located at 1
Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at StarBar, located at 1731 Trawick Road in Raleigh, the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in April 2026 to pursue a civil nuisance abatement action for the establishme
Following an Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) investigation into Pura Vida Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, located at 221 S. Elm Street in Greensboro, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission) has summarily suspended the establishment’s ABC permits. While the busin
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with assistance from the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), executed four search warrants Sunday morning as part of a long-term investigation into illegal alcohol and drug activity at two Greensboro businesses.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a months-long investigation in Robeson County, initiated in response to complaints of illegal alcohol and drug sales, which ultimately resulted in over 70 felony controlled substance violations. ALE partnered with the Robeson Co
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a multi-month investigation into two ABC-permitted tobacco outlets owned by Mohamed Saleh, resulting in his arrest on felony trafficking and drug-related charges.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving underage individuals in Forsyth County. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the source of alcoholic beverages provided to underage persons, part
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving underage individuals. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the source of alcoholic beverages provided to underage persons, particularly in cases r
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash involving minors. ALE routinely conducts criminal investigations to identify the source of alcoholic beverages provided to underage individuals, particularly in cases that result
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 nuisanc
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 p
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.