Press Releases

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 Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has named Jeffrey Hayes as director of C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner. 

The North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has named Jeremy Insetta as director at Lenoir Youth Development Center.

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

Members of the media are invited to attend the Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being on Monday, March 23, in Raleigh.

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