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ALE raids illegal Durham nightclub; six arrests, drugs, guns and alcohol seized
Early Saturday morning, special agents with the North Carolina Law Enforcement Division (ALE) conducted a search warrant of an illegal night club on Dearborn Drive in Durham.
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Dozens facing over 130 felony charges in summer operation at Raleigh's Moore Square
35 people are facing more than 130 felony charges in what the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) called a joint operation with Raleigh police in Moore Square.
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'I want some intervention': Law enforcement, community discuss youth violence at WRAL town hall
WRAL News brought together law enforcement and community leaders on Wednesday for an open discussion about youth violence, what’s driving it and what we can do as a community to break the cycle.
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ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct.
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Flock Safety's CEO says safeguards will be added to cameras in January
In a lengthy video statement on Thursday, Flock Safety's CEO Garrett Langley sat down to address privacy, safety and accountability. He said auditing for law enforcement customers is on the way.
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Increasing liquor prices: public health or revenue? ABC says proposal is both
A North Carolina proposal to raise the price of some of the cheapest liquor sold in the state is being presented in part as a public health measure, but a WRAL Investigates review of the ABC report shows public health is only part of the equation.
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ABC Commission delays vote to hike liquor prices, after restaurants push back
The commission said it's considering making cheap liquors more expensive, as a way to limit excessive drinking. Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, however, oppose the change and say it would force them to further raise prices or absorb the extra costs.
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ABC Commission revokes Dunn bar's alcohol permits after deadly shooting
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission suspended the permits for The 601 Bar after an investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) found a history of violations at the bar.
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Triangle law enforcement looking to hire hundreds at Raleigh expo
Triangle law enforcement hiring event looks to fill hundreds of open positions
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Chatham County swears in new sheriff
Sheriff Steve Maynor was sworn in by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office on Thursday. His appointment comes following former Sheriff Mike Roberson's retirement.
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Police push NC lawmakers to pass new CBD, THC rules
North Carolina's top law enforcement leaders are pressing state House lawmakers to approve a bill that regulates THC and hemp-derived products. They say the bill will protect children.
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Stein: Pay bumps, bonuses for police 'innovative and creative' way to increase safety in Raleigh
State law enforcement agencies will see some of the most dramatic salary increases of all state employees in the recently approved state budget.
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Why small departments hire 'problem' officers comes down to 3 factors
Sources at all levels of law enforcement say smaller departments face a harder hiring scenario than their larger counterparts. More than a dozen sources weighed in and agree that whether a small department gets saddled a problem officer comes down to three things.
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Stein signs bill creating harsher penalties for people who expose NC minors to explicit content
The law would increase criminal penalties for people found guilty of exposing children to obscene images.
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More than 170 combined charges after Henderson and Vance County drug bust
According to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, special agents began investigating in January 2026 after several complaints of loitering and harassment by suspected drug dealers at several establishments. Agents seized large amounts of illicit drugs, cash and weapons.
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Bill aimed at cracking down on gang activity advances out of NC House. Senate to consider next
The bill, called 'Jaleeyah’s Law,' aims to prevent the recruitment of minors into gangs and would make gun possession illegal for anyone identified in court as a gang member. Opponents say the bill doesn’t do enough to prevent crime and risks implicating innocent people.
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Involuntary commitment bill targeting mental health, crime passes NC House
A bill that's part of the state legislature's efforts to ramp up the number of criminal suspects involuntarily committed to mental hospitals passed, despite criticism that it proposes few immediate solutions.
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StarBar temporarily closed following joint investigation
StarBar has been forced to temporarily close following a joint investigation from Raleigh Police and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.
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Durham County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9 deputy
K-9 Deputy Lucky is now on assignment after 11 weeks of training with his handler.
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Johnston County deputies seize $200,000, drugs and moonshine in Benson raid
Deputies said the bust comes after people living nearby had complained about activity at the address. Multiple types of drugs, moonshine and cash were seized.
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Moore County Sheriff's Office K-9 will wear vest in honor of child lost to cancer
The Moore County Sheriff's Office announced it has received meaningful new gear for one of its K9 officers.
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Wake deputy hit by car on Jones Sausage Road, sheriff's office says
A man backed his car into a Wake County deputy on Friday afternoon after being pepper-sprayed, authorities said.
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NC Highway Patrol says troopers leaving for other agencies, leaving more positions vacant
The State Highway Patrol struggles to recruit and retain troopers because its starting and maximum salaries are smaller than those offered in other North Carolina municipalities, the patrol’s commander told legislators Thursday.
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Warrant: Minors became "very ill" after buying illegal THC gummies, shop owners charged
Alcohol Law Enforcement officers arrested Ahmed Almotaser, 42, and Mohammed Ahmed, 45. According to arrest warrants, the two men were accused of selling THC products that were more than 60 times the legal limit.
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Raleigh police to implement GPS tech to curb high-speed pursuits in Triangle
Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce is advocating for the use of StarChase technology to reduce high-speed chases in the Triangle area, as recent pursuits have resulted in shots fired and property damage.
