Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 3:38 a.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A Shift patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Charger in the area of Skinner’s Bypass and Highway 11-55 after discovering the vehicle’s registration had been revoked.

During the traffic stop, deputies located a loaded AR-style pistol underneath the driver’s seat. The driver, identified as Corey Jackson Jr., 26, of Kinston, was confirmed to be a convicted felon and was subsequently arrested. Jackson also advised deputies that he was in possession of marijuana, which was recovered.

Jackson was charged with the following offenses:

Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun

Misdemeanor Simple Possession of Marijuana

Jackson was not granted a bond due to being on pretrial release at the time of his arrest.