KPD Traffic stop leads to drug arrests

On October 15, 2026, at approximately 8:15 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad conducted a traffic stop on West Vernon Avenue.

During the stop, officers observed drug paraphernalia and conducted a search of the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

The driver, 36-year-old Brent Winter of Lenoir County, and the passenger, 48-year-old Amy Sandlin of LaGrange, were arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail on the following charges:

Brent Winter

- Possession of Methamphetamine

- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

- Possession of Marijuana up to ½ oz.

- Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

- Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)

- Expired Registration

(Bond: No Bond)

Amy Sandlin

- Possession of Methamphetamine

- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

- Possession of Marijuana up to ½ oz.

- Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

(Bond: Secured)