Former North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell will not face criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of state vehicle misuse. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman announced that the case against Folwell has been dropped after a review by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
The investigation examined claims that Folwell improperly used state-assigned vehicles for commuting and personal errands. The period under scrutiny spanned from July 2022 through February 2024. As part of the resolution, Folwell reimbursed the state $6,233.60 to account for commuting costs during the time in question. The repayment addressed concerns raised by the investigation and marked the conclusion of the matter.
Folwell, a long-serving Republican politician, chose not to seek another term as state treasurer in 2024. Instead, he pursued a gubernatorial bid, entering the Republican primary for governor. However, his campaign was unsuccessful, as he lost the GOP nomination to Mark Robinson.
The decision to close the case without criminal charges allows Folwell to move past the allegations. Freeman stated that the repayment made by Folwell was sufficient to address the issue, and no further legal actions were deemed necessary.
