Major Enforcement Action Nets 274 Charges in High Point Operation
A months long undercover investigation by the High Point Police Department working with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division culminated in a multi day operation on November 11 that produced 274 charges against 32 people connected to properties on the 200 block of North Centennial Street. The enforcement action targeted alleged alcohol violations, drug trafficking, prostitution, gang activity and gun violence, and it matters to residents because it addresses long running complaints and signals increased scrutiny of local businesses and public safety in the neighborhood.
On November 11, a coordinated operation by the High Point Police Department and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division followed months of undercover work and community complaints, resulting in 274 charges against 32 individuals tied to activity around the 200 block of North Centennial Street and nearby properties. Investigators said complaints dating to August prompted the probe, and reported problems at the address included alcohol violations, drug trafficking and sales of drug paraphernalia, prostitution, gang activity, gun violence and other crimes.
High Point Police Department leadership provided detailed service records that framed the operation. Chief Curtis Cheeks told reporters the department had received numerous calls for service to that address over the previous year, including 20 calls for trespassing and six for public disturbance. Special checks at the location exceeded 50 in the last year, according to police records that helped justify the undercover effort.
The operation led not only to arrests of individuals but also to charges for business owners linked to the address. Court filings cited in local coverage show a business owner faces misdemeanor counts that include failure to superintend and allowing consumption of alcohol on the premises. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing as they pursue additional leads and evaluate evidence for further actions.
Residents reported an immediate change to street activity after the operation, with police noting improved foot traffic and a rise in perceived safety in the neighborhood. For local policymakers the case highlights the intersection of public safety, alcohol licensing enforcement and community reporting. Coordination between municipal police and state regulatory agents produced measurable results in this instance, but sustaining those gains will require ongoing oversight, resources for enforcement and continued civic engagement from neighbors.
Officials encouraged residents to report ongoing concerns to law enforcement as the investigation proceeds. The operation and its aftermath are likely to factor into local discussions about crime prevention strategies, business compliance standards and the allocation of public safety resources in Guilford County.
