Kinston police arrest two after disturbance on East Washington Avenue
La Grange Duo Arrested on Drug Charges
On November 17, 2025, at 1:32 a.m., officers with KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 near Queen Street. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, 39-year-old Jennifer Grady of La Grange, and a passenger, 41-year-old Charles Marshburn of La Grange.
During the traffic stop, officers were given consent to search the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of:
55 dosage units of Alprazolam
4 grams of methamphetamine
1 gram of fentanyl
Drug paraphernalia
Both Grady and Marshburn were arrested without incident and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under secured bonds.
Both subjects were charged with the following:
PWISD Methamphetamine
PWISD Schedule IV Controlled Substance
Conspire to Deliver Methamphetamine
Conspire to Deliver Schedule IV Controlled Substance
Felony Possession Schedule II
Maintaining a Vehicle (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On November 16, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad officers responded to a residence on the 600 block of East Washington Avenue for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers attempted to investigate the incident; however, the disturbance continued.
During the investigation, officers determined that one of the involved individuals, 50-year-old Willie Edwards, had an unrelated Order for Arrest. Edwards was taken into custody without incident.
Officers continued their investigation and observed narcotics in plain view inside a vehicle under the control of 34-year-old Aquesha Rouse. When officers attempted to place Rouse under arrest, she actively resisted and assaulted the officers. Rouse was ultimately taken into custody and charged with the following:
- Possession of Schedule VI
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Resisting Arrest
- Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (3 counts)
Both individuals posted bond prior to a booking photo being taken.
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