On January 30, 2026, the Department of Social Services filed a report with the Kinston Police Department regarding a 2-year-old child who sustained a broken arm and was taken for medical treatment. During the medical evaluation, staff also discovered evidence of an older fracture.

On February 28, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of West Washington Avenue in reference to a 911 call involving 43-year-old Justin Church. Officers had responded to the residence multiple times throughout the day.

On February 17, 2026, the Kinston Police Department received a report from UNC Lenoir Health Care regarding a victim being treated for serious injuries stemming from an assault that occurred at Sanderson Farms. The investigation revealed the victim’s injuries were consistent with being struck in the face with a pistol.

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a possible stabbing at a residence.