Press Releases

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 proper

On March 26, 2025, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents initiated a traffic stop on Grice Street in Elizabeth City.

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, Butne

On Thursday, Gov. Josh Stein addressed the Governor’s Crime Commission, outlining the priorities his administration would like the 44-member advisory body to focus on over the next year.

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 s

Sheriff Charles Blackwood will lead the 44-member commission, which serves as the chief advisory body on crime and justice for the governor and the secretary of the Department of Public Safety.

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

Today, FEMA granted Governor Stein’s request for an extension for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as some non-profit organizations, to apply for its Public Assistance program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025.

On March 7, 2025, FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance (IA) program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025.

To make sure North Carolinians have the resources they need to recover, Governor Josh Stein is encouraging anyone affected by Hurricane Helene to be aware of the upcoming application deadlines for federal support, including for individuals and small businesses.