Kinston man arrested after police say he pointed gun at motorist, fled into home

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force responded to the Harmony Hall area to assist Kinston Police Department A-Squad officers investigate a report of a man pointing a firearm at a motorist.

While canvassing the area, detectives located the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Kendell Sutton, on the 500 block of West Washington Avenue. When detectives attempted to make contact with Sutton, he fled on foot and entered a nearby residence.

Detectives and patrol officers established a perimeter around the residence and conducted a callout. After several minutes, Sutton exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.

During the investigation, officers learned that Sutton did not have permission to enter the residence and that the occupants were frightened by his actions. A subsequent search of the residence resulted in the recovery of clothing Sutton had been wearing, a 9mm unspent round, and a concealed Taurus G2C handgun.

Sutton was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

• Going Armed to the Terror of the Public

• Breaking and Entering to Terrorize or Injure

• Assault by Pointing a Gun

• Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer

• Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun