Over the past few weeks the Kinston Police Department has noticed an increase in violent crime occurring in the city. As a direct response to the uptick, the Kinston Police Department has placed more officers on the street with a primary focus on violent and repeat offenders. This effort combined with a data driven approach has resulted in the following arrest.

On September 22nd, 2021, members of the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the 1400 block of N. Independence St. Kinston, N.C. During that time, officers arrested Hiyante Miller, 29, of Kinston for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana. Miller was placed in the Lenoir County Detention Center and given No Bond.

Also on September 22nd, 2021, members of the Kinston Police Department observed Drejon Hall, 21, of Kinston N.C. walking near the 900 block of E. Highland Ave. Kinston, N.C. Officers spoke with Hall and during the course of the investigation he was found to be in possession of a firearm. Hall was arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Detention Center under No Bond for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On September 23rd, 2021, members of the Kinston Police Department were patrolling the Mitchell Wooten Housing Community. During that time, the officers made contact with Rahkiya Davis, 30 of Rocky Mount. During the course of the investigation Davis was found to be in possession of 25 MDMA Pills. She was arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under a $15,000 bond.

During the course of the 3-Day Crime Suppression Operation officers conducted 71 Traffic Stops resulting in 75 Citations/Warning Tickets for various criminal violations and infractions. Officers also served 24 warrants, made 5 additional arrests, and seized 3 firearms.