On November 16, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad officers responded to a residence on the 600 block of East Washington Avenue for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers attempted to investigate the incident; however, the disturbance continued.
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Traffic stop leads to seizure of illegal firearms
On February 21, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of W Vernon Avenue. During the stop, officers made contact with the occupants when the passenger, Omarion Lewis (22, Trenton, NC), began reaching around the vehicle before throwing a handgun onto the dashboard.
Gun charges filed in two separate incidents overnight
On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:44 PM, officers from B-Squad conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Charlotte Avenue. The driver, identified as Montez Nelson, 44, of Kinston, became uncooperative and refused to follow officer commands. After officers removed Nelson from the vehicle, a search uncovered a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and cocaine.
Kinston man charged with DWI and child abuse after traffic stop
On January 11, 2025, at approximately 7:59 PM, officers from B-Squad initiated a traffic stop on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for an insurance violation and failure to maintain lane control. During the stop, officers made contact with the driver, Wilson Murphy, 49, of Kinston, and suspected he was impaired.
Lenoir County man charged with DWI after being involved in a vehicle crash
On September 7, 2024, at approximately 1:39 p.m., officers on B-Squad responded to a single vehicle crash in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver, Randy Powell (43 of Lenoir County) unresponsive.
Police arrest man hiding behind cone after Kinston break-in
On August 29, 2024, officers on B-Squad responded B-Squad responded to a report of a breaking & entering at a residence on Terminal Street.
KPD responds to a hit & run involving dirt bike vs ATV
KPD's B-Squad responded to the 400 block of East Gordon Street for a report of a vehicle crash involving a dirt bike and a ATV. Officer arrived on scene and the investigation revealed that both the dirt bike and the ATV were being driven recklessly on the roadway.
Motor vehicle stop leads to narcotics, gun charges
Officers from B-Squad stopped a gray Ford Mustang for motor vehicle violations. While speaking with the driver, Monderico Shivar, Officers observed narcotic violations and had Shivar exit the vehicle. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a concealed handgun and narcotics.