Press Releases

The Retirement of the United States Survey Foot

Now that we have stepped into a new year it is time to put an international foot forward. The U.S. survey foot was retired at the end of 2022 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the international foot is stepping up to take its place.

Final Judgment Ordered in Wilson County Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and countless calls to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, the Township of Lucama has worked together with the Sheriff’s Office to create a safer community.

ALE SEARCH WARRANTS YIELD 220 Pounds of Marijuana and Non-Tax Paid Liquor

 On Thursday, January 26, 2023, NC ALE and Granville County Sheriff’s Office seized over 200 pounds of marijuana, more than 20 pounds of liquid THC, non-tax paid liquor and a large sum of cash while executing search warrants.

ALE Joint Operation Yields 31 Arrests, 76 Charges

Johnston County, N.C. – On Friday, January 20, 2023, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in Johnston County.

ALE Agents Find Unresponsive Teenager in Woods Near House During Search Warrant

Three handguns, marijuana and alcoholic beverages were found and seized during an investigation which resulted in multiple arrests and one teen hospitalized. 

State Disaster Recovery Leader to Join N.C. Department of Public Safety

The N.C. Department of Public Safety today announced the appointment of Richard J. Trumper as Senior Advisor for Disaster Recovery.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 36 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 36 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 157th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony commemorates 27 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a rewarding career in law enforcement.
 

Public reminded to submit feedback on state mitigation plan amendment by Jan. 23

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 23 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Se recuerda al público enviar comentarios sobre la enmienda del plan de mitigación estatal antes del 23 de enero

La Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia de Carolina del Norte (N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) está aceptando comentarios públicos hasta el Lunes 23 de enero sobre una enmienda propuesta al plan de acción para administrar los fondos de Mitigación de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de HUD (CDBG-MIT) en áreas del estado afectadas por los huracanes Matthew y Florence.

ALE Concludes THC Investigation

ALE special agents recently concluded an illegal THC product investigation which resulted in numerous felony arrests, charges, and seizures.