On December 2, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., officers from Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to the Family Dollar on Plaza Boulevard in reference to a reported disturbance involving a store clerk and 18-year-old Les-Lee Dauwen.
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Investigation leads to arrest in private image disclosure case
Kinston Police Department detectives conducted a follow-up investigation after receiving a report involving the unlawful disclosure of private images of an adult female victim. The victim reported that an acquaintance, 30-year-old Tysheem Mills, had posted private images of her on his social media account.
UPDATE: Arrests made in November 21 shooting investigation
On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Circle K on N. Herritage Street. Upon arrival, officers located 59-year-old Thomas Watson suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. EMS transported Watson to ECU Health for treatment.
Disturbance Call Results in Arrest
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to Carver Courts regarding a reported disturbance.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests and Recovery of Burnt Copper
On November 28, 2025, a C Shift deputy conducted a traffic stop near Jim Sutton Road and U.S. Highway 70. The occupants, Virginia Stancil and Bobby Thomas, were investigated after deputies confirmed Thomas had outstanding warrants.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office investigating theft of power transformer in Deep Run
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a power transformer used to provide electricity to Deep Run residents was stolen from the 3700 block of Old Highway 11.
Narcotic Investigation Leads to Arrest of Lenoir County Woman
A narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Lenoir County woman on multiple drug trafficking charges.
Update: Kinston siblings conspired to kill woman’s ex-spouse
Continuing an extensive investigation, detectives have determined that the homicide investigated earlier this week was premeditated and orchestrated by siblings Quandarius Rawl and Davida Rawl to murder Davida’s ex-spouse, Ryechic Harper.
*UPDATE* Homicide Investigation and Arrest
On October 28, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to 405 Manning Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 31-year-old Ryechic Harper, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Harper succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Update: Police confirm one dead in shooting
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or submit a tip through the KPD iWITNESS portal available on our website.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
On October 17, 2025, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Rapid Response Team (SCARR) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling into Lenoir County along NC-58 North near Taylor Heath Road. During the stop, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle.
Bicyclist critically injured in crash on Herritage Street, police say
On October 20, 2025, officers from KPD’s A-Squad responded to the intersection of Herritage Street and Daniels Street in reference to a vehicle versus bicyclist crash.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Lenoir County
On Friday, October 17, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed traveling over 70 MPH in a 50 MPH zone and operating in a reckless manner. The stop occurred on NC 11/55, south of Kinston.
Lenoir County deputies arrest suspect wanted on multiple charges; Stolen dogs recovered
On October 7, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office “D” Shift responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Davis Hardy Road in Seven Springs, NC, to conduct a warrant check and follow up on a report involving three possibly stolen dogs.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrests Greene County man for methamphetamine distribution
On October 2, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit concluded an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in child exploitation case
On September 30, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division (GID) initiated an investigation following a complaint involving inappropriate behavior by an individual.
Vehicle Crash Leads to DWI Arrest
On May 9, 2025, at approximately 1:04 a.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a reported vehicle crash in the 600 block of Marcella Drive.
Lenoir county man arrested for stealing copper from air conditioning units
A Lenoir County man was arrested earlier today by investigators with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for breaking into a Deep Run residence in March and stealing copper from an air conditioning unit.
Kinston drug investigation results in arrests and seizures
On April 16, 2025, members of the Kinston Police Department’s SWAT Team and members of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team executed three simultaneous search warrants at 404, 406, and 411 North Adkin Street, Kinston, N.C. The warrants were a result of a 3-month investigation into the illegal sale of crack cocaine from various individuals who occupied the properties.
LCSO: Traffic stop leads to arrests, felony charges
John Marchand, 38, and Gina Luker, 45, were stopped by SCARR unit detectives for an equipment violation while the detectives were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of U.S. 258 North. During the stop, the detectives established probable cause for a search and located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.