Shooting Investigation leads to illegal alcohol seizure in Bladen County
KELLY, N.C. — 39-year-old Rodna Montell Robinson of Currie was arrested by special Agents with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), following a shooting incident at an illegal alcohol establishment.
On November 1, 2026, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a party held at 3462 Highway NC-11 in Kelly.
Two attendees were struck by gunfire and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
During the initial investigation, deputies suspected that alcoholic beverages were being sold on the premises without a permit and contacted ALE.
Special Agents subsequently obtained a search warrant for the property.
According to the ALE, investigators executed a search warrant and seized:
- 136 Malt beverages
- 32 Bottles of spirituous liquor
39-year-old Rodna Montell Robinson of Currie was identified as the host for the party and has been charged with the following offenses:
- Possession / Sale of Alcoholic Beverages with No Permit
- Possession / Sale of Non-Taxpaid Alcoholic Beverages
- Possession / Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages with No Permit
- Misdemeanor Gambling
The shooting incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or illegal alcohol sales in the area should contact the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip to ALE.
