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Temporary Restraining Order issued in Shelby Nuisance Case

After prolonged and unabated criminal activity at the Governor’s Inn, the Shelby Police Department solicited support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to assist with a civil nuisance abateme

TREC Releases 2024 Year-End Report

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Final Judgment Ordered in Harnett Nuisance Case

After an extensive history of disturbances, a homicide, drug violations, shootings, and numerous calls to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, the community surrounding Sundowner Lane in Angier should soon see long awai

State Highway Patrol Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

The State Highway Patrol recognized extraordinary acts of bravery and public service during an awards ceremony held Dec. 16, 2024, at The Shepherd’s Church in Cary.

Final Judgment Ordered in Lenoir County Nuisance Case

On December 13, 2024, Lenoir County Superior Court Judge Imelda J.

ALE Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Criminal Charges in Pender, Carteret and Onslow Counties

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded an investigation targeting controlled substance use and distribution at ABC licensed outlets in Carteret and Onslow Counties.

GCC Chair Receives ‘Long Leaf Pine’ Award

Governor’s Crime Commission Chair Robert Evans on Thursday received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, a career capstone that punctuated his announcement that he will retire from his role at the helm of the chief advisory body on crime and justice issues for the state of North Carolina.

Public comment period for proposed use of disaster mitigation funds ends Dec. 14

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds received after hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Prepare for Winter Weather

Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare ahead of the winter season that could bring potentially dangerous winter weather as Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins.

Public comment period for proposed changes to Tropical Storm Fred recovery plan ends Dec. 8

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through Dec. 8 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of Haywood County that were impacted by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene.

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Meeting

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NC Center for Missing Persons Warns Against Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles

As the holiday season approaches, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons is reminding all residents that leaving children unattended in vehicles, even for a moment, can have devastating consequences.

Sanders Named Director at Edgecombe Youth Development Center

Bre’Anie Sanders has been named facility director at Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount. Sanders began her career with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2019 as a youth services behavioral specialist at Edgecombe YDC.

Sutton Named Director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Tyrone Sutton has been named facility director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Sutton began his Juvenile Justice career in 2014 as a youth behavior specialist at Dobbs Youth Development Center.

Williams Named Director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Keonya M. Williams has been named director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Castle Hayne. Williams began her career with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2021 as a youth counselor technician after working as a program leader at Camp Lejune for 11 years.