Police Department discovers 20 lbs of marijuana during vehicle stop

On June 30, 2021, Officer Jones with the Kinston Police Department conducted a vehicle stop on W. Vernon Ave. for a traffic violation. During the vehicle stop over 20 pounds of marijuana were located inside the vehicle. The driver was identified as Dominique Graham, age 36 of Kinston, NC. Graham was placed under arrest and charged with Trafficking Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Controlled Substance.

The Kinston Police Department places a high priority on investigating illegal drug crimes and the use and/or sale of illegal narcotics affects the quality of life of all our citizens.

To anonymously report a crime of any nature contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.