Less than a day after a disturbing assault video began circulating on social media, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office announced that all individuals involved have been identified and will face charges.
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Craven County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On May 21, 2026, Jamal Jakes Barnes was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
Woman arrested in larceny investigation involving stolen boat
On April 10, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Pauls Path Road in Kinston in reference to the reported larceny of a boat and trailer.
Lenoir County Woman Arrested Following Fraud Investigation
In November of 2025, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a fraud complaint. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that April Drake, 50, of Kinston, entered into a rent-to-own agreement for a property she did not own.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On April 13, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Thomas Lockhart III, 35, of Kinston, North Carolina, for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
Update: Man Arrested for Felony Assault on Disabled Resident
Following an investigation, deputies determined that Austin Stanley Owens, who was acting as a caretaker at the time, used unreasonable force and had the ability to disengage from the situation. Owens was taken into custody and charged with Felony Assault on an Individual with a Disability.
LCSO: Identity Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Johnston County woman following an investigation into an identity theft case involving a Lenoir County resident.
Pitt County Woman Arrested in Lenoir County Stolen Vehicle Investigation
On Thursday, January 29, a Pitt County woman was arrested following an investigation into multiple stolen vehicles that occurred in Lenoir County.
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea and Prison Sentence for Lenoir County Man
A 33-year-old Lenoir County man has pleaded guilty to trafficking narcotics.
Joint Narcotics Investigation Results in Arrest
A joint effort between the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old Duplin County woman for narcotic related charges.
Inmate Death at Lenoir County Jail
At approximately 4:00 a.m., detention officers conducting routine 15-minute rounds observed an inmate, identified as Richmond Tee Croom III, unresponsive in his cell. Officers immediately entered the cell, began life-saving measures, and initiated CPR while requesting emergency medical assistance.
Narcotic Investigation Leads to Arrest of Lenoir County Woman
A narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Lenoir County woman on multiple drug trafficking charges.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Lenoir County
On Friday, October 17, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed traveling over 70 MPH in a 50 MPH zone and operating in a reckless manner. The stop occurred on NC 11/55, south of Kinston.
Lenoir County Community Foundation awards nearly $15,000 in grants
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,910 in grants to seven organizations supporting the local community.
A message from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers
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.
Sheriff responds to viral incident involving juvenile
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.”
La Grange man arrested twice in one weekend on drug, firearm charges
A La Grange man attempting to flee a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint on Sunday was arrested not once, but twice on several drug and firearm charges.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office extends gratitude for neighboring sheriff's offices' support
Appreciated cooperation from neighboring sheriff’s offices in Greene County and Jones County has helped Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office over the previous 24 hours.
Breaking and entering leads to two in custody after three hour manhunt
Lenoir County Sheriff’s office reported there was a Breaking and Entering on the 400 block Arron Johnson Road. Linda Liddell Pate was taken in custody on the scene. Curtis Liddell Pate fled the scene and was apprehended after a three-hour manhunt.
Rogers beats Ingram to become Lenoir County Sheriff
On February 24, 2022, Jackie Rogers filed to be a candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff. Last night, the voters of Lenoir County made their choice, naming Rogers as their sheriff-elect. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Rogers platformed on making Lenoir County a safer place to live and raise families.