The Kinston Police joined local McDonald's owner/operator Ray Santos and the local community for coffee and conversation at the 110 W VERNON AVE location.
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Breaking and entering reported on Tower Hill Road in Kinston
Kinston Police Department is actively investigating a breaking and entering that occurred (B&E) on September 30, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m. The B&E was to a building on the 800 block of Tower Hill Road.
Kinston Police Department: Juveniles Apprehended Following B&E
On September 30, 2025, at approximately 1:47 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a report of juveniles inside a vacant residence in the 600 block of Greenmeade Drive.
Kinston Police Department: Kinston Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Vehicle Break-In
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad were dispatched to the 1300 block of W. Washington Avenue in reference to a report of a male subject pulling on a vehicle’s door handle.
Kinston Police Department: Arrest for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
On September 27, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of a larceny.
Kinston Police Department: Juvenile Detained Following Purse Snatching Investigation
On September 24, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad were traveling on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when they observed two male subjects run across the highway in front of oncoming traffic. Officers attempted to check on the individuals, but both continued running and appeared to be avoiding law enforcement.
Kinston Police Department: Traffic Stop Leads to Khat Seizure
On September 24, 2025, at approximately 3:48 p.m., Kinston Police Department detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block of West Vernon Avenue for motor vehicle violations.
Kinston police seize firearms, make arrests in weekend cases
Kinston police seize firearms, make arrests in weekend cases
Two brothers charged in separate homicides on same street
Two brothers have been charged in connection with separate homicides that occurred just days apart on the same block of East Bright Street.
Kinston woman arrested after spraying liquid, leading police pursuit
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 1:04 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to reports of a woman spraying an unknown liquid on individuals at two locations, Walmart and Piggly Wiggly (2407 N. Herritage Street).
Kinston Police report multiple arrests over holiday weekend
On September 6, 2025, officers patrolling the 1600 block of Old Snow Hill Road encountered two men arguing in the street. One of the men, identified as 36-year-old Domekio Blackwell, alleged that his bicycle had been stolen.
Kinston Police investigate deadly shooting on Bright Street
On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at approximately 11:50 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to the 500 Block of E. Bright St., Kinston, in reference to a report of a subject that had been shot.
Kinston police report multiple arrests in drug and property crimes
Kinston police made three arrests on Sept. 1 in separate cases involving drugs, firearms, and a residential break-in. Officers say the operations reflect ongoing efforts to keep illegal activity off city streets.
Kinston Police Department: Communicating Threats Investigation – Arrest Made
On July 3, 2025, the Kinston Police Department was alerted to threatening comments posted on social media that were discovered during a review of publicly available information.
Kinston Police Department: Homicide Investigation – East Bright Street
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject who had been shot near the 500 block of East Bright Street.
KPD: Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests in Lenoir County
On August 20, 2025, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, SCARR Unit, and North Carolina Probation/Parole conducted an investigation at a residence on Lang Skinner Road in La Grange. The effort stemmed from an ongoing narcotics case and included serving an arrest warrant on Jennifer Grady, 38, of Lenoir County.
City of Kinston and Kinston Police Department outline social media comment policies
The City of Kinston and the Kinston Police Department have both adopted moderated social media policies that set boundaries for public comments on official posts.
Kinston Police Department: A message from the Chief of Police
A message from the Chief of Police:
"It is with deep concern and disappointment that I confirm a former officer of the Kinston Police Department has been arrested by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in connection with an alleged theft. This matter is now under active investigation by the SBI, and we are fully cooperating with their efforts.
Kinston Police Department: Attempt to Identify – West Road Car Break-Ins
Kinston Police detectives are attempting to identify the individual in the photo in connection with an investigation into vehicle break-ins in the West Road area.
Kinston Police Department: Arrest made following armed disturbance
On August 18, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to the Carver Court area in reference to a report of a female subject banging on doors and stating she was “looking for someone to shoot.”