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ALE special agents seize 3 guns during investigation at Circle K in Fayetteville

North Carolina Alcohol Enforcement (ALE) arrested several juveniles and a 20-year-old after conducting an investigation at a Circle K in Fayetteville.
Posted 2023-08-03T12:43:44+00:00 - Updated 2023-08-03T12:43:44+00:00

North Carolina Alcohol Enforcement (ALE) arrested several juveniles and a 20-year-old after conducting an investigation at a Circle K in Fayetteville.

ALE received numerous complaints of alcohol, controlled substances and weapons violations in and around the Circle K at 2001 Skibo Road.

During the investigation, special agents observed numerous individuals present in the parking lot of this ABC-licensed premises unlawfully consuming alcoholic beverages, preparing and consuming controlling substances and carrying handguns. Special agents heard and saw multiple gunshots being fired.

After conducting vehicle stops related to this incident, three guns were seized including a polymer weapon, commonly referred to as a "ghost gun," bearing no serial number.

Darryl Donte Kehleay, 27, of Fayetteville, was charged with the following crimes:

  • Felony speeding to elude arrest
  • Going armed to the terror of the public
  • Resisting a public officer
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Driving while impaired
  • Discharging a firearm within the city limits

Caelan Kenson Sinclair, 20, of Lumberton, NC, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

A 17-year-old from Fayetteville was charged on a juvenile petition with carrying a concealed weapon, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Another 17-year-old from Fayetteville was charged on a juvenile petition with simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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