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After ongoing criminal violations, acts of violence and numerous community complaints at Kalee’s Oasis, Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate criminal activity at the property located at 5359 U.S.

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Over the past several months, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted a targeted investigation into criminal activity, primarily the possession and sale of illegal drugs and alcohol, occurring in and around ABC-licensed businesses in Wilmington.

Following repeated criminal offenses and numerous complaints from the community, Lenoir Police Department Chief Andy Wilson requested assistance from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to address persistent illegal activity at the property located at the Red Roof Inn in Lenoir,

Following repeated criminal offenses and numerous complaints from the community, Spring Lake Police Chief, Errol Jarman sought support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to address persistent i

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety this week promoted Diane Barber as the new director of the Office of Victim Compensation Services. 

Following repeated criminal offenses, drug overdoses, and numerous complaints from the community, Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg sought support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address persistent illegal activity at the property located at 281 Andy Drive in F

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State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who on Aug. 24 failed to return to secure custody at the Edgecombe Youth Development Center, following an eight-hour off-campus visit with family in Edgecombe County.

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reports that a juvenile placed in its custody at the Edgecombe Youth Development Center failed to return to the facility today following an eight-hour off-campus visit with family in Edgecombe County. 

The Badge of Excellence Award is the department’s highest honor. Since 2015, the Badge of Excellence has been bestowed on NCDPS employees who have made outstanding contributions to the department, state government and the people of North Carolina in both their professional and personal lives.