Shooting Incident Leads to Charges in Bladen County
Special Agents from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), executed a search warrant at an illegal alcohol establishment in Kelly, North Carolina, following a shooting incident.
On November 1, 2026, at about 5:54 a.m., BCSO responded to reports of gunfire during a gathering at 3462 Highway NC-11. Two individuals were injured in the shooting but their injuries are not life-threatening.
Investigation Uncovers Illegal Alcohol Sales
During the initial inquiry, BCSO deputies suspected that the establishment was selling alcoholic beverages without the necessary permits and subsequently contacted ALE for further assistance. ALE agents acquired a search warrant for the property and, with the help of BCSO, conducted the search.
During the operation, agents seized a total of 136 malt beverages and 32 bottles of spirituous liquor from the premises.
Charges Filed Against Party Host
Rodna Montell Robinson, a 39-year-old resident of Currie, North Carolina, was identified as the individual hosting the event and has been charged with several offenses. These include:
- Possession and sale of alcoholic beverages without a permit
- Possession and sale of non-taxpaid alcoholic beverages
- Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages without a permit
- Misdemeanor gambling
ALE remains dedicated to collaborating with local law enforcement to address illegal alcohol operations that threaten public safety and contribute to violent crime in North Carolina communities. The BCSO continues to investigate the shooting incident. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the shooting or illegal alcohol sales in the area to reach out to local law enforcement or submit a tip to ALE.
Source: N.C. Department of Public Safety
