Kinston drug investigation leads to two arrests on crack cocaine charges

On May 30, 2026, at approximately 11:10 AM, the Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT), with assistance from D-Squad officers, concluded an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine in Kinston.

As part of the investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Fields Street. Upon entry, 35-year-old Kenneth Timmons was located inside the residence and taken into custody without incident.

During a search of Timmons, detectives located approximately 1 gram of crack cocaine and a quantity of U.S. currency. A search of the residence also revealed items commonly used in the packaging and distribution of narcotics.

Timmons was charged with:

• PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance (3 Counts)

• PWISD Schedule II Controlled Substance (2 Counts)

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances (5 Counts)

• Manufacture Schedule II Controlled Substance

Later in the investigation, detectives located 18-year-old Shymere Garner and took him into custody. At the time of his arrest, Garner was in possession of approximately 14.5 grams of crack cocaine and a firearm.

Garner was charged with:

• PWISD Cocaine (2 Counts)

• Felony Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances

Both individuals were transported to the Lenoir County Jail, where they were held pending their first court appearance.