KPD: Weekend recap
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KPD Update: 19-year-old charged in Brothers Store theft investigation
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the publicโs help identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with a reported theft from Brothers Store.
Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest
On July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:47 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on NC Highway 11 for a registration violation.
Juvenile Arrested After Breaking Into Grainger Stadium
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 3:37 a.m., Kinston Police Department B-Squad officers were patrolling the area when they discovered an open gate at Grainger Stadium.
Kinston police seek publicโs help locating missing teen
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Zy'kerion Wade, who was last seen on July 1, 2026.
Three arrested after South Davis Street shooting in Kinston
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 11:37 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad responded to 316 South Davis Street following reports of a shooting.
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Teen in serious condition after South Street shooting
Officers responded to the area after receiving reports that a 17 y/o juvenile had been shot. Officers provided medical care and investigators arrived to process the scene and collect evidence.
Kinston Police Investigate Fight and Shots Fired, Make Arrest
At approximately 11:21 p.m. on June 19, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department's A-Squad responded to The Heritage, located at 127 W. Gordon Street, following reports of a fight and shots fired.
Deep Run Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Following Traffic
On June 18, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Plaza Boulevard and North Queen Street.
Vehicle Crash Leads to DWI Arrest
While conducting proactive patrols, officers with KPD's A-Squad located a vehicle that had collided with a light pole at Greenbriar Road and W Vernon Avenue. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as 41-year-old Martha Guardiola, and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Two Kinston residents charged following social media identification request
On June 10, 2026, the Kinston Police Department requested the public's assistance in identifying a subject involved in a larceny at Handy Mart. Following the release of the photo, officers received numerous tips from community members and responded to additional reports involving the same subject committing larcenies at two other businesses.
Mother Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation
On May 28, 2026, the Kinston Police Department's Investigations Division received information from the Department of Social Services regarding suspected child abuse involving a 12-year-old child.
KPD: Continued investigation leads to additional arrest
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Kinston drug investigation leads to two arrests on crack cocaine charges
On May 30, 2026, at approximately 11:10 AM, the Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT), with assistance from D-Squad officers, concluded an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine in Kinston.
Kinston traffic stop leads to marijuana, firearms charges
On May 29, 2026, at approximately 8:16 PM, KPD's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 North for a motor vehicle violation.
Kinston Police Department: Social media threats lead to terrorism arrest
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Kinston Police Department received information regarding social media videos allegedly posted by 43-year-old Justin Church of Kinston that contained threats directed toward law enforcement and judicial officials within Lenoir County.
Kinston Police Department: Weekend recap
Kinston police reported four weekend arrests following traffic stops that led to drug, firearm and impaired driving charges.
KPD arrests man found hiding in Dollar Tree stockroom after breaking and entering report
On May 22, 2026, KPDโs D-Squad responded to a report of a Breaking & Entering at the Dollar Tree located at 201 W. Vernon Avenue. Through remote access to the security camera system, the caller was able to provide officers with real-time updates while officers responded to the scene.
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On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Departmentโs C-Squad responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of [Road Name].