After repeated criminal violations and community complaints at Kalee’s Oasis in Robeson County, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins sought help from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) to investigate illegal activity at the property located at 5359 U.S. 74 Alternate West in Rowland.
Following a joint investigation, Superior Court Judge Gregory Bell signed a Nuisance Abatement Consent Judgment and Final Order of Abatement for the property on September 10, 2025. This judgment concluded a civil nuisance abatement case brought by Robeson County on behalf of the state under Chapter 19 of the North Carolina General Statutes. These statutes allow for civil action against properties where drug crimes, alcohol violations, recurring violence, or breaches of peace have occurred.
Sheriff Wilkins stated, “We appreciate the assistance of ALE to address and prevent the furtherance of this nuisance along Chicken Road and Highway Alternate 74 outside of Rowland. Multiple steps have now been taken by the owners to address our concerns. Our priority is to protect the quality of life for residents in this area, and those that visit this location to ensure their safety.”
The Consent Judgment places several restrictions on businesses operating on the property. Retail operations must close by 11:00PM, are prohibited from selling items commonly used as drug paraphernalia, and must employ licensed security personnel as well as an on-site manager. All employees are required to undergo background checks. The property must also have a surveillance system accessible to law enforcement. In addition, trespassers can be arrested and criminally charged.
ALE’s primary mission is to enhance community safety by addressing criminal activity at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol establishments throughout North Carolina. ALE serves as the lead enforcement agency for alcoholic beverage control laws and has authority over gambling, lottery, tobacco laws, and nuisance abatement statutes across the state.
