On Friday, April 25, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with the assistance of the New Bern Police Department and Craven County Sheriff’s Office, concluded an investigation after receiving complaints of disruptive behavior stemming from the illegal sales of alcoholic beverages at a residence located at U167 Craven Terrace, New Bern, NC.
The investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant which resulted in the arrest of two individuals, including multiple felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, as well as the seizure of alcohol, drugs, US currency and four firearms.
As a result, two individuals were charged with a total of 18 charges, 12 of which were felonies. Additionally, law enforcement seized 55 bottles of spirituous liquor, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, assorted drug paraphernalia, four firearms, and $2,862 in US Currency.
The following individuals were charged subsequent to this investigation:
Edward Earl Herring, of New Bern, was charged with the following:
Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine
Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana
Possess Heroin
Possession of Firearm by Felon (4 count)
Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Possess for Sale Alcoholic Beverages Without an ABC permit
Bernik Shanea Wilson, of New Bern, was charged with the following:
Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine
Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana
Possess Heroin
Maintaining a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substances
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Possess for Sale Alcoholic Beverages Without an ABC permit
About ALE:
The primary mission of Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents, as peace officers with statewide jurisdiction throughout North Carolina, is to enhance community safety by addressing criminal activity at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol establishments. Authorized to take action against any crime of violence or breach of peace, ALE is the lead enforcement agency for the state’s alcoholic beverage control, gambling, lottery, and tobacco laws, with primary authority over nuisance abatement statutes.
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