Kaleb Mashke was arrested Feb. 25, 2026, in a joint investigation involving the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the FBI, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
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Trenton man charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
(TRENTON, NC) In February, 2026 members of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation related to a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). During the investigation, Joshua David Cochran was identified as a suspect.
Jones County breaks ground on new industrial shell building
Jones County achieved a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new industrial shell building—an important step forward for the county’s economic growth and long-term prosperity.
NWS: An icy Thursday morning commute likely
Rain today combined with high temperatures well into the 40s should bring some good melting. Unfortunately colder air moves back in tonight into early Thursday.
Lenoir and Jones County Chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship Program
Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $115,000 in scholarships across 25 counties in 2025, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 32 communities this year, including in Lenoir and Jones County.
Jones County declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of winter storm
Proclamation of State of Emergency by the Chairman of the Jones County Board of Commissioners
NWS: Eastern NC under Winter Storm Watch, potential for significant accumulating snow
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
NWS: Too early for specifics, chance of snow accumulations continue to increase
While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate to major (significant snow accumulations) impacts continues to increase.
NWS: Potential for moderate impacts from weekend winter storm increasing
We continue to hone in on the potential winter storm this weekend. While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate impacts is growing.
NWS: Watching the potential for another weekend storm
While it is WAY too early for too many specifics, the trend continues to increase that we may see at least moderate impacts in our area.
NWS: Greatest impacts will be from accumulating ice
Increasing confidence that the greatest impacts within our area will be from ice accumulation due to freezing rain.
NWS: Increased confidence in ice and freezing rain impacts this weekend
The biggest changes this morning are increased confidence in ice and freezing rain impacts, and lower probabilities of snow impacts for most, except those along and north of US 264.
NWS: Areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation on Sunday
There's still a lot of uncertainty with the potential for wintry precipitation on Sunday. The trend in the models has been towards more rain rather than accumulating snow for the majority of ENC. However, areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation.
Jones County Woman Arrested Following Copper Theft Investigation
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a Jones County woman was arrested following an investigation into multiple copper thefts that occurred in Lenoir County.
Jones County to review Trenton EMS contract agreement
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a contract agreement involving Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
Commissioners to consider amendment to economic development agreement
Jones County commissioners will review a proposed amendment to an existing economic development agreement during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners to hold public hearing on CDBG matters
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday related to Community Development Block Grant funding during its regular meeting.
Jones County Commissioners keep leadership, celebrate youth cooks and senior program grants
Jones County commissioners opened their December organizational meeting by keeping their current leadership team in place, praising staff, and hearing from some of the county’s youngest chefs before moving through a long list of grants, facility projects and policy decisions.
Proposed North Carolina congressional map could shift representation in Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties
A newly proposed congressional map from North Carolina’s Republican-led General Assembly could change how voters in Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties are represented in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers prepare to consider the redistricting plan next week.
Jones County Community Foundation awards more than $4,000 in grants
Sept. 30, 2025 – The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,150 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community.