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ALE Investigation in Oxford, NC Nets Multiple Felonies and Cash

Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 2 meeting

The public is invited to attend a May 2 virtual meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding.

ALE Focuses on Education and Enforcement during Alcohol Awareness Month

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, ALE special agents conducted statewide educational outreach programs along with an enforcement operation.

Coharie Tribe signs agreement for local resilience plan

The Coharie Tribe recently signed an agreement to participate in a community floodprint project, which is being funded by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and led by the N.C. State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab.

State Highway Patrol Unveils New Bell 429 Helicopter

The State Highway Patrol unveiled the newest addition to its aviation fleet today at a ceremony in Raleigh. The Bell 429 helicopter will further expand the Patrol’s mission of saving lives across our state utilizing aviation assets. The event was held before distinguished guests and media invitees at the SHP’s Driving & Training Facility showcasing what is now the largest helicopter of the Patrol’s Aviation fleet.

Final Judgment Ordered in Pamlico County Nuisance Case

FEMA Evaluators to Present Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise Outcome at Public Meeting

This week, state and local emergency officials joined representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, NC.

North Carolina HERricane Experience

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has joined Durham, Orange and Wake counties to host an inaugural emergency management experience like no other for young women in grades 9-12. While attending HERricane, students will learn about disaster response and public safety through field trips, training and disaster simulation exercises.

State Emergency Response Commission to meet Friday

The State Emergency Response Commission will meet Friday, April 21.

ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program application period closing April 21

North Carolinians whose homes were impacted by hurricanes Matthew or Florence have until 5 p.m. Friday, April 21 to apply for the ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program.

Underage Crash Sparks ALE Investigation

Store Clerk Charged After Underage Driver Involved in Crash

Department of Public Safety Hosts Sessions of Autism Response Training for Law Enforcement and First Responders

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety hosted three Helping Enhance Autism Response Training sessions April 11-13 for law enforcement and first responder agencies.

Mother Charged After Teens Involved in Crash

A mother has been charged following an North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (NC ALE) investigation into a vehicle crash involving a teen driver and teen passenger.   

Guns, Alcohol and Drugs Found During ALE Illegal Bar Search

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE) special agents searched a residence in Robeson County. The search resulted in one individual arrested on alcohol, drugs, and gun charges.