Parker was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and is currently being held in the Lenoir County Jail without bond.
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SBI UPDATE: Man shot by Greene County Deputy following crash has died, authorities confirm
We are now confirming that the citizen who was shot is deceased. He has been taken to the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
KPD Traffic stop leads to drug arrests
During the stop, officers observed drug paraphernalia and conducted a search of the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Kinston man arrested after police say he pointed gun at motorist, fled into home
On October 1, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force responded to the Harmony Hall area to assist Kinston Police Department A-Squad officers investigate a report of a man pointing a firearm at a motorist.
Impaired Driver Arrested Following Pursuit on U.S. 70
Impaired Driver Arrested Following Pursuit on U.S. 70. A CRT deputy located the vehicle traveling approximately 20 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone and observed the driver repeatedly fail to maintain lane control. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the driver failed to stop and continued eastbound on U.S. 70.
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.
KPD: Methamphetamine, Concealed Weapons Found During Vehicle Search at Wildlife Boat Ramp
On September 10, 2026, at approximately 9:06 a.m., KPD’s B-Squad responded to the Wildlife Boat Ramp on NC 11-55 after Kinston Fire Department personnel, who were conducting training in the area, reported finding two females inside a vehicle with suspected drug paraphernalia.
Investigation into reported sexual assault ends with false report charges, KPD says
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 7:27 p.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to the area of Pearson Park and Tiffany Park following a report of a sexual assault.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Lenoir County Man on Drug and Firearm Charges
On July 14, 2026, members of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jason Forbes, 41, of Lenoir County.
Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest
On July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:47 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on NC Highway 11 for a registration violation.
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest, Fentanyl and Firearm Recovery
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, a Sergeant with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on US 70 when he attempted to stop a Dodge Durango Hellcat that was speeding through traffic while traveling toward Kinston.
Deep Run Woman Arrested for DWI After Falling Asleep in McDonald’s Drive-Thru
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 2:22 a.m., officers with KPD’s D-Squad responded to McDonald’s, located at 4194 W. Vernon Avenue, after receiving a report of a person asleep in the drive-thru.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On June 5, 2026, Joshua Preece, 45, of Lenoir County, was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina law.
LCSO: Lenoir County Woman Sentenced to Prison on Trafficking Charge
A Lenoir County woman has been sentenced to prison following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit.
LCSO: Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On June 1, 2026, Michael Raymond Boucher, 40, of Kinston, North Carolina, was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina law.
Craven County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On May 21, 2026, Jamal Jakes Barnes was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
Multi-Agency Traffic Enforcement Operation Results in More Than 100 Charges in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office concluded its participation in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign with a large-scale multi-agency enforcement operation conducted Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
Since April 27, 2026, KPD detectives have conducted an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, executing forensic search warrants, and interviewing multiple witnesses. Through this work, investigators identified 18-year-old Carmello Tavion Banks of Greenville, North Carolina, as the suspect in the murder of Charles Wade Jr.
Arrest made in homicide investigation
Since April 27, 2026, KPD detectives have conducted an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, executing forensic search warrants, and interviewing multiple witnesses. Through this work, investigators identified 18-year-old Carmello Tavion Banks of Greenville, North Carolina, as the suspect in the murder of Charles Wade Jr.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Drug Investigation in La Grange; Methamphetamine Seized
On Monday, April 27, 2026, deputies with B-Shift of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to complaints of suspected drug activity in the residential area of JC’s Village Road in La Grange.