On February 14, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were dispatched to a restaurant drive-through on the 900 block of West Vernon Avenue following a report of a subject slumped over in a vehicle.
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Kinston man arrested after stolen vehicle
On February 14, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were notified of a stolen vehicle in the area of Vernon Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer While Fire Crews Investigated Gas Odor
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers were dispatched to the area of Orion Street and King Street to assist the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue. Fire personnel were investigating a reported gas odor and requested assistance due to a belligerent individual on scene.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in Stolen Vehicle Case
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers received information regarding a vehicle reported stolen out of Virginia.
Arrest Made Following Vehicle Break-Ins on Highway 258 South
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers responded to 1344 Highway 258 South in reference to a larceny from a motor vehicle. The caller provided a description of the suspect, including clothing information.
Walmart larceny call leads to methamphetamine arrest in Kinston
On December 7, 2025, at approximately 9:24 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a larceny.
Kinston traffic stop leads to arrest of man wanted in Georgia
On December 7, 2025, at approximately 2:12 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on the 100 block of E. Highland Avenue involving 36-year-old Darnell Foster.
Kinston traffic stop leads to large THC and marijuana seizure
On December 5, 2025, at approximately 8:57 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of N. Queen Street involving 30-year-old Wasim Ismail of Wilmington, NC.
Weekend sees three arrests for driving while impaired
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at around 8:46 p.m., Leonardo Orgas, 44, of Snow Hill, NC, was driving westbound in the eastbound lane of US Hwy 70 when he was stopped by KPD’s A-Squad. After an investigation, Orgas was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired.
KPD seeks suspect in August 17 felony larceny case
August 17, 2024, KPD's A-Squad responded to a report of felony Larceny at 1308 W Vernon Avenue. It was reported that the subject in the photo entered the business and stole items before fleeing the scene.
Kinston woman arrested for DWI and Assault
KPD's A-Squad responded to a residence on Old Snow Hill Road for a report of someone being chased by a motor vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with Jeronte Dudley (25 of LaGrange) and his girlfriend, Keola Thompson (23 of Kinston).
Hugo woman apprehended after attempted fleeing from traffic stop
KPD's A-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Hines Avenue & Vernon Avenue with Brittany Futrell (34 of Hugo NC) after she called 911. During the traffic stop officers placed a tire deflating device under the tires due to Futrell's actions that led officers to believe she was going to flee.
Cocaine and marijuana found at Hwy 11 checkpoint arrest
A-Squad was conducting a license checkpoint on Hwy 11 and Liberty Hill Road. Dorian Powell approached the checkpoint and officers observed narcotic violations. During the investigations, officers located cocaine and marijuana.
Kinston man faces DWI charges after S Queen license check
Officers on A-Squad were conducting a license checkpoint on S Queen Street. Officers encountered Bernard Smith (50, Kinston) and suspected impairment. Officers conducted their investigation and determined impairment. Smith was arrested for Driving While Impaired in placed in the LC Jail.
Stolen vehicle recovery leads to multiple charges for Kinston man
A-Squad officers received information related to a stolen motor vehicle from Greenville NC. Officers were advised that Kewon Hardy (24, Kinston) had warrants for the Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and Hardy
Kinston Police discover gun, drugs in routine traffic stop arrest
A-Squad Officers conducted a traffic stop with Travis Myers (23) for motor vehicle violations. The traffic stop led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and a concealed firearm. Myers was taken into custody and charged with the following:
No injuries reported in armed robbery, suspects in custody
Officers from A-Squad responded a residence on the 1700 block of Queens Rd for a report of an active burglary involving firearms