Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of 56-Year-Old Kinston Man
On May 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Antonio Strong, 56, of Kinston on outstanding warrants stemming from an investigation into the distribution of illegal controlled substances in Lenoir County.
As a result of the investigation, Strong was charged with the following offenses:
Three counts of Sell/Deliver Cocaine
Three counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine
Two counts of Sell/Deliver Marijuana
Two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana
Strong was transported to the Lenoir County Jail, where he received a $10,000 secured bond.




