Arrest of wanted individual following anonymous community tip
On July 16, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to an anonymous tip regarding a wanted individual in the Mitchell Wooten area. Upon arrival, officers located and safely took Eddie Mills into custody without incident. Mills was wanted on 11 active Orders for Arrest.
The Kinston Police Department would like to sincerely thank our community for providing valuable anonymous tips that help keep our neighborhoods safe. We understand that it can sometimes feel intimidating or frightening to provide information, but your tips truly make a difference. We want to reassure everyone that tips can be shared anonymously and confidentially.
If you have information about criminal activity or wanted individuals, please contact the KPD Tip Line at 252-939-4020, Kinston-Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or submit a tip through the KPD Tip App. Every tip matters and helps make Kinston safer for all.
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