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When I took office in December 2022, Lenoir County was facing real challenges: rising gun violence, growing drug activity, and neighborhoods worn down by years of unchecked criminal hotspots. I didn’t walk into this job with slogans, I walked in with a 30-year law enforcement career, a plan, and a promise to the people of this county, we will take our communities back.
Over the weekend, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) partnered with the Wayne County DWI Task Force and the Onslow County DWI Task Force to conduct several enforcement events across the eastern region focused on impaired and reckless driving.
Yesterday, I learned on social media that several felony charges against Michael Jamaal Thompson had been dismissed. I immediately took it upon my myself to look into this matter.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Wednesday to provide updates on the arrest of Ryan Keith Everett and ongoing investigations, including an armed robbery involving Octavius McCoy and Monica Munoz. Sheriff Jackie Rogers emphasized collaboration and the resolution of communication challenges within the justice system. “The Sheriff’s Office is here to protect, and we will use all resources to ensure safety,” said Sheriff Jackie Rogers.
A direct message from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, who is in Madison County with four members of the LCSO: I wanted to give an update of our Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assistance to Madison County.
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has deployed deputies to Madison County in response to Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in Western North Carolina. Sheriff Jackie Rogers, along with his team, is heading west to assist in relief efforts and deliver essential supplies to the affected communities.
The D.A.R.E. program has officially returned to Lenoir County Public Schools, offering students an opportunity to learn about drug prevention, decision-making, and leadership. This 10-week program, aimed at fostering trust between students and law enforcement, was welcomed back to the schools with support from local officials and educators.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is in pursuit of a man who shot another man in the hand this morning at Brown’s Plant and Seeds on Hwy 258 North this morning.
A narcotics complaint on Monday sent Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, deputies from B Shift and the county’s Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) team to Deep Run — and it resulted in the arrests of four individuals on a myriad of charges.
Sheriff Jackie Rogers responds to an incident from October 2023 involving a minor and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office that went viral today after the juvenile's mother shared her version of events on Facebook, garnering over 450 shares. “Spreading false accusations is not welcome and will always get a direct response.”
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the La Grange Police Department was contacted by Cosandra Best concerning her missing 16-year-old daughter, Timeka Pridgen. Pridgen was last seen at her home — 201 South Street in La Grange — on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at around 10:40 p.m.
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office have started a new program called “You’ve Been Caught Doing Good.” The sheriff presents awards to middle school students who have been recommended by their teachers and school staff for going above and beyond to help others and to foster a positive environment.
The death of a child is already a tragedy, but when the loss might have been preventable the heartbreak is compounded. In a few short weeks, two children were able to access loaded guns in the community and a three year old lost his life. This incident has not only caused the community to grieve but also sparked a vital conversation about the measures needed to avert similar occurrences in the future.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Snow Angels (SOSA) would like to say a huge “thank you” to the residents of this county and the amazing sponsors of the program.
The Lenoir County Sheriff, Jackie Rogers has confirmed that local law enforcement is at the 200 block of Taylor Heath Road in reference to a home invasion. The authorities are looking for three African-American males in all black wearing ski masks.
After countless years and a long history of disturbances, search warrants, drug violations and countless calls to the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, the Meadowbrooke community has worked together with the LCSO to ensure its children and families are safer.
A woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly shooting at a man during a road rage incident. Gayle Williams, 47, of Hobgood, was arrested at the scene and later placed in Lenoir County Jail after being charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. “I would like to thank members of the Grifton Police Department for locating and safely detaining Ms. Williams,” Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers said. “Their actions helped prevent a tragic ending to this unnecessary event.”
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Kinston Police Department, took a juvenile into custody Monday evening in reference to the shooting in La Grange on Friday. “The Kinston Police Department played an instrumental role in taking him into custody,” said Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers.
In Kinston, homicides have doubled this year over last. The Kinston Police Department has a high success rate in apprehending the perpetrators of crime in the city, in part because of Crime Stoppers. This tool, used by law enforcement throughout the county, runs on donations. KPD Interim Police Chief Keith Goyette and newly-elected Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers weigh in on the importance of Crime Stoppers for our community.
A swearing in ceremony was held at the Lenoir County Courthouse for Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers. Rogers was sworn in by Dawn Stroud, former Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court. Rogers won the November midterm election against incumbent Ronnie Ingram.
