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Media Advisory: Task Force for Safer Schools Meeting

The Task Force for Safer Schools will meet on Wednesday, March 15, from 10 a.m.

SHP Member Involved in Shooting During Collision Investigation

On Thursday, March 9, at approximately 1:47 a.m., the State Highway Patrol responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle in a ditch on NC 73 near Lowell Road in Albemarle (Stanly County).  Upon arriving to the collision scene, the responding trooper observed the suspected driver involved in the collision to be in possession of a firearm in his waistband.  

Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather

March 5-11 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.

Criminal Justice Analysis Center Releases New Insight into Domestic Violence Reported in N.C.

N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission on Thursday released research by its Criminal Justice Analysis Center that provides new insight into domestic and family violence reported in the state of North Carolina. The report, “Justice Analysis Review: Identifying Domestic Violence in North Carolina,” provides a review of reported domestic violence that includes not only aggravated assault and homicide, but also offenses such as simple assault, kidnapping and intimidation.

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

Media Advisory: Governor’s Crime Commission will host its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1201 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Resolution for an Angier Nuisance Abatement Case

The West Church Street community should soon see some changes after property owners in this community have cooperated with law enforcement to abate several nuisance properties.

MEDIA ADVISORY: State partnership to host N.C. Resilient Communities Funding Forum

The N.C. Department of Public Safety’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host the inaugural North Carolina Resilient Communities Funding Forum on Feb. 28 in Greenville.

Final Judgment Ordered in Lenoir County Nuisance Case

After a long history of disturbances, search warrants, drug violations and calls to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, the Meadowbrook community has cooperated with the Sheriff’s Office to ensure their children and families are safer.

Hicks named director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center

State Emergency Officials and Governor Cooper are Encouraging Residents in Western North Carolina to be Prepared for Winter Weather This Weekend

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ALE SEARCH WARRANTS YIELD 220 Pounds of Marijuana and Non-Tax Paid Liquor

 On Thursday, January 26, 2023, NC ALE and Granville County Sheriff’s Office seized over 200 pounds of marijuana, more than 20 pounds of liquid THC, non-tax paid liquor and a large sum of cash while executing search warrants.

Final Judgment Ordered in Wilson County Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and countless calls to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, the Township of Lucama has worked together with the Sheriff’s Office to create a safer community.

The Retirement of the United States Survey Foot

Now that we have stepped into a new year it is time to put an international foot forward. The U.S. survey foot was retired at the end of 2022 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the international foot is stepping up to take its place.

ALE Joint Operation Yields 31 Arrests, 76 Charges

Johnston County, N.C. – On Friday, January 20, 2023, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in Johnston County.

ALE Agents Find Unresponsive Teenager in Woods Near House During Search Warrant

Three handguns, marijuana and alcoholic beverages were found and seized during an investigation which resulted in multiple arrests and one teen hospitalized.