On January 26, 2026, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Kinston Police Department A-Squad responded to the 600 block of Airport Road in reference to a motor vehicle collision.
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Lenoir County man arrested for DWI, assault, following series of hit-and-run crashes
On April 10, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad were flagged down by a victim of a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of E. Vernon Avenue and Highway 11. The victim reported that their vehicle had been struck by another vehicle, which then fled the scene. The victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect vehicle.
Traffic stop leads to DWI arrest
On March 4, 2025, at 2:16 PM, officers from Kinston Police Department's D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on NC 11. The driver, 71-year-old Tyrone Moore of Ayden, NC, was suspected of driving while impaired. After an investigation, officers arrested Moore and charged him with:
Kinston man arrested for DWI, Hit and Run after vehicle collides with structure
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at approximately 8:27 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a structure. A witness at the scene reported that the driver fled the area after the collision.
Two-Year-Old Killed, Man Injured in Kinston Hit-and-Run; Child's Father Arrested
A tragic hit-and-run at Kinston's Carver Courts Apartment Complex on Friday evening left a two-year-old girl dead and a 35-year-old man seriously injured. Kinston Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect, Rashaun Wade, 22, the child’s father, who now faces charges of second-degree murder, felony hit-and-run, and DWI.
KPD arrest local man for DWI and Resisting Arrest following hit & run incident
On Monday, September 30, 2024, at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a report of a hit-and-run incident.
Traffic stop leads to DWI, narcotic, and firearm arrest
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 12:23 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of a careless and reckless driver on Highway 70. Upon locating the vehicle, officers initiated a traffic stop involving the driver, identified as Richard White Jr., 39, of Broadway, NC.
Raleigh woman charged with DWI and cocaine possession
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 am, A-Squad officers conducted a vehicle stop with Jennifer Hutchens (50 of Raleigh) for motor vehicle violations. During the traffic stop officers suspected Hutchens was impaired and conducted a DWI investigation.
La Grange man charged with DWI after Motor Vehicle Crash
On September 3, 2024 at approximately 11:07 pm, officers responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 258 North. Officers arrived on scene and located Daniel Cooley (49 of La Grange).
Seven Springs man charged with DWI after vehicle crash
On September 4, 2024, at approximately 07:45 am, officers from KPD's A-Squad responded to Frances Place & Independence Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash
A-Squad makes three DWI arrest last night.
On April 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 2100 block of Viking Dr. Kinston, N.C. Officers made contact with the victims, and through further investigation with witnesses in the area, it was determined that there was a large fight in the area involving both males and females.
Kinston man faces DWI charges after S Queen license check
Officers on A-Squad were conducting a license checkpoint on S Queen Street. Officers encountered Bernard Smith (50, Kinston) and suspected impairment. Officers conducted their investigation and determined impairment. Smith was arrested for Driving While Impaired in placed in the LC Jail.
Lenoir County deputy arrested for DWI, child abuse
A Lenoir County deputy was arrested for driving while intoxicated, along with child abuse Monday morning.