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City officials update investigation into officer related incident
A press conference was held tonight with city officials including Mayor Don Hardy, City Manager Tony Sears, Kinston Police Department's Chief Dilday, and Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon in response to an officer related incident captured and shared on social media.
"Herritage-1 Vue-0"
In the early morning hours, a car brushed against the bricks of the building, took out a light pole, and wedged between the building and the trees. The Herritage recently opened when Governor Cooper allowed bars to open with outdoor seating in October after being forced to close for the better part of 2020.
Kinston Police Department discusses community and crime
A recent rise in violent crimes has raised the proverbial eyebrows of the community, but Kinston Police Chief Tim Dilday and his team are engaged in the solutions. Despite the decrease in gun violence in recent years, the frequent updates about shootings that have occurred in recent weeks can give the impression that the city is violent. To keep the community informed, KPD is active on social media with frequent updates and releasing of necessary community information, including updates on crimes like larceny and gun violence. Chief Dilday, Major Keith Goyette, and Major Jenee Spencer discussed the perception of violence, and the impact the community can have on its own safety.