Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force Makes Trafficking Arrest

Detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into Khalil Dail, 27, regarding his suspected involvement in the trafficking and distribution of marijuana. During the investigation, detectives gathered evidence indicating Dail was actively involved in distributing marijuana within Lenoir County.

On September 27, 2026, detectives with the Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop involving Dail. During the stop, Dail fled on foot but was taken into custody a short distance away without further incident.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 30 pounds of marijuana from the trunk.

As part of the investigation, detectives also obtained and executed search warrants at residences on the 700 block of Edwards Avenue and the 5000 block of Braxton Road.

In addition to the marijuana, detectives seized more than $6,000 in cash, three handguns, and Oxycodone pills.

Dail was placed in the Lenoir County Jail without bond on the following charges:

• Two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana

• Possession With Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana

• Felony Possession of Marijuana

• Two counts of Felony Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

• Simple Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

• Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer