Over the weekend, state and local officials seized marijuana, paraphernalia, cash and a large amount of alcohol from an illegal night club operating out of a Days Inn.
ALE conducted an investigation and found an illegal nightclub, The Velvet Room, was operating out of the Days Inn hotel at 400 U.S. Highway 70 West in Havelock. Special agents found the owner and manager of the club, Dequann Jerell Hall, 31, Morehead City, was hosting parties and selling alcohol without a permit from the ABC Commission.
On Friday, February 12, 2021, ALE, Havelock Police Department, and Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on The Velvet Room. Authorities seized cash and over 120 liters of alcohol from the club. Individually wrapped bags of marijuana along with a digital scale and plastic bags were found in Hall’s possession.
Hall was arrested and charged with selling alcoholic beverages without the applicable ABC permit, unauthorized possession of spirituous liquor, and possess with the intent to sell/deliver marijuana.
“I’m thankful for the close working relationship my office has with ALE,” said Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes. “I appreciate all the hard work that went into this case and making Craven County a safer place to live, work and raise a family.”
The investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected.
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