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In reference to the media release from Operation Wintergreen, detectives from the Kinston Police Department have worked around the clock to process, inventory, and document the items collected during the execution of the search warrants. This was an extensive and detailed process that required a coordinated effort from patrol officers, investigators, evidence technicians, and administrative staff.
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., KPD A-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road for motor vehicle violations. Officers identified the driver as 41-year-old Crystal Fischer of Lenoir County.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Kinston Police Department concluded a three-month investigation targeting the illegal distribution of marijuana and illegal THC products being sold throughout the City of Kinston by various vape shops and convenience stores.
On March 2, 2026, KPD B-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on W Vernon Avenue involving 34-year-old Joseph Soto of Lenoir County.
Today, the Lenoir County District Attorney’s Office delivered closing arguments in the murder trial of Trevor Demitri Akeily Peters. Following deliberations, the jury returned a guilty verdict, finding Peters guilty of First-Degree Murder in the death of Demario Washington.
On February 23, 2026, at approximately 11:48 AM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on South East Street near East King Street for motor vehicle violations. The driver was identified as 71-year-old Curtis Strayhorn of Greensboro, North Carolina. The passenger was identified as 25-year-old Genesis Jones of Lenoir County.
On February 7, 2026, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in the area of Smithfield Packing.
On February 5, 2026, Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on West South Street involving 29-year-old Juquan Jackson of New Bern.
On February 5, 2026, the Kinston Police Department’s VCAT team concluded a narcotics distribution investigation involving 24-year-old Sincere Teach. With assistance from KPD’s Investigations Division, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1100 block of Ferndale Lane.
The Kinston Police Department reported multiple arrests over several days following a drug investigation and separate violent and property crime incidents. On Jan. 30, officers concluded a three-month investigation into cocaine distribution, resulting in the arrests of two men and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash at two locations. That same day, police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing reported in the Mitchell Wooten area. On Feb. 1, officers also arrested a former Little Caesars employee accused of breaking into the business on two occasions and selling pizzas for personal profit.
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:09 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were requested to assist the Kinston Fire Department with a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Carver Courts.
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad checked out with a suspicious vehicle in the area of Plaza Boulevard.
The the Internal Revenue Service contacted Kinston Police Department actively investigating a large-scale gold-based fraud scheme in which a Kinston resident was victimized.
On January 15, 2026, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a reported disturbance on the 400 block of Manning Street.
In November 2024, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Signature Healthcare in reference to a reported fraud. A preliminary investigation determined that a certified nursing assistant (CNA), identified as 45-year-old Hildares Parker-Greene, unlawfully obtained debit card information belonging to a patient and used the information to make unauthorized purchases.
On January 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue in reference to a trespassing complaint.
On January 4, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Trianon Street.
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence on Hardee Road in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in City Hall Council Chambers, 207 East King Street, Kinston, NC and/or by virtual format. The following item will be heard:
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in City Hall Council Chambers, 207 East King Street, Kinston, NC and/or by virtual format. The following item will be heard:
