Press Releases

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

Comunicado de Prensa en español

Funcionarios estatales de emergencia y Gob. Cooper instan a habitantes de región oeste de NC a prepararse para condiciones invernales el fin de semana

El gobernador Roy Cooper y autoridades estatales de manejo de emergencias, en anticipación a las potenciales condiciones invernales ocurriendo este fin de semana, recuerdan a la gente prestar atención a los reportes locales del pronóstico del tiempo.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

State Disaster Recovery Leader to Join N.C. Department of Public Safety

The N.C. Department of Public Safety today announced the appointment of Richard J. Trumper as Senior Advisor for Disaster Recovery.