KPD Makes Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop
On November 2, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue involving 37-year-old Michael Cunningham of Ayden.
During the stop, officers discovered methamphetamine and marijuana. Cunningham was arrested without incident and charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Marijuana
Cunningham is currently being held in the Lenoir County Jail.
