Kinston Police arrest driver following vehicle pursuit
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:33 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on East Blount Street. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief pursuit.
The pursuit concluded when the driver, identified as 36-year-old Kortez Hart, stopped the vehicle in a field. Hart was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Lenoir County Jail. He is charged with the following offenses:
-No Operator’s License
-Flee to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle
-Multiple Traffic Offenses
In accordance with North Carolina law, Hart’s vehicle was seized under the state’s “Flee to Elude” provisions.
The Kinston Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of the community by addressing reckless driving and holding offenders accountable.
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