Property Shut Down Due to Ongoing Disturbances
MILL SPRING, N.C. — A property in Polk County has been officially closed following a series of disturbances, drug offenses, and a high frequency of emergency calls. This action results from a partnership among the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Mill Spring Township, and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement’s (ALE) Nuisance Abatement Team.
On October 27, 2026, Superior Court Judge Troy Stafford approved a consent judgment related to a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement lawsuit against the owner of the property located at 113 Henry Ruff Road. This legal action was initiated by Polk County on behalf of the state to address the ongoing issues associated with the property.
Legal Action Addressing Community Concerns
The consent judgment represents the culmination of a civil nuisance lawsuit aimed at eliminating illegal activities and nuisance behaviors that threaten public safety and community welfare. Under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 19, the state provides civil remedies designed to combat such issues.
Polk County Sheriff Tim Wright expressed concern over the property’s impact on local residents. “This property has been a longstanding threat to the safety and quality of life of our community,” he stated. Wright emphasized the importance of this resolution in restoring safety and peace of mind to the area, crediting the effective collaboration between county officials and the ALE team.
Conditions for Property Compliance
The consent judgment stipulates several key conditions:
- All nuisance activities must cease immediately.
- All occupants must vacate the premises, except for the property owner.
- A legally binding agreement has been established to govern future use of the property, explicitly preventing any further nuisance-related behaviors.
- The property owner is required to clean and comply with all regulations within a year.
Sheriff Wright acknowledged the property owner’s cooperation in addressing the situation and praised community members for their collaboration with law enforcement to restore a sense of peace in the neighborhood.
ALE’s Nuisance Abatement Team actively collaborates with local law enforcement agencies across North Carolina to target properties that repeatedly engage in illegal activities, including drug trafficking and violent crime, using state civil nuisance laws to enhance safety in neighborhoods.
Source: N.C. Department of Public Safety
