The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a stolen credit card case.
All in Crime
According to a press release from the Kinston Police Department, Colby Jamaal Wilson, 24, was taken into custody in Newark, Delaware by members of the New Castle County Police Department and the United States Marshals Service. He surrendered without incident. Wilson will be held pending extradition to Lenoir County.
On Thursday, March 12, 2020 Kinston Police Officers arrested Laquan Malik Newborn, age 22 of Kinston, NC for his involvement in the shooting that occurred on the 300 BLK of E. Bright St. Kinston, NC on March 11, 2020. Mr. Newborn was charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Mr. Newborn was held in the Lenoir County Jail under a $500,000.00 secure bond.
Kinston Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Derrick Lamont Benjamin, 39 of Kinston, NC in relation to the shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February 2, 2020 at 1111 E. Shine St. Kinston, NC.
La Grange man arrested on drug charges
According to the Lenoir County Shriff’’s office on March 3, 2020, Adam Wade Williams of LaGrange, North Carolina was arrested on multiple state drug charges, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit. Detectives made undercover purchases of crystal methamphetamine from Williams during the investigation.
Kinston Police Department promotes from within
The recent Kinston Police Department Promotion and Officer Swearing-in ceremony solidified the latest installation of new hires which will give KPD a full department, one they haven't had since 2010. More than 100 people filled the banquet room inside Kinston Community Center to show their support.
Chief Tim Dilday said during the ceremony, "Live a life of purpose; there's a known reason that each of you put on a uniform the first time, don't lose sight of that reason; the day you think it's too difficult or it's not worth it, the day you feel unappreciated, disrespected think of the sacrifices that Deputy Chief Pate, Lt. Wiggins and countless others who came before us in order for us to have the prosperity that we now experience."
Kinston's new Police Chief and Officer Swearing-in ceremony
Tim Dilday is announced as Kinston's Police Chief at the department's Promotion and Police Officer Swearing-in ceremony Thursday at Kinston Community Center. Dilday has served on the KPD for 25 years.
Kinston Police release new photo - ask for public's help in identifying fraud suspects
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to identify the subjects seen in the attached photos regarding a fraud case.
UPDATE: Suspect wanted- Kinston Police seek community's help for elderly assault victim
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the subject in the sketch. The subject is a person of interest related to the assault that occurred at 106 E. Vernon Ave on 01/02/2020. The subject was described as a black male between 20-30 years of age, 5’10” - 6’ 00” tall, and weighing approximately 200 lbs.
Kinston Police issue warrants for murder at Red Carpet Inn
Kinston Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Colby Jamaal Wilson, 24 of Kinston, NC in relation to the Murder and shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 208 E New Bern Rd. Mr. Wilson is wanted for Murder, Attempted Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill. Anyone that knows the whereabouts of Mr. Wilson or has additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest in Deep Run
According to a press release by the Lenoir County Sheriff's office on January 14, 2020, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle accident on Lightwood Knot Road in Lenoir County.
UPDATE: Victims identified, ORIGINAL: Kinston Police investigating homicide at Red Carpet Inn
Update to a shooting incident on 2/8/2020 that occurred at 208 E. New Bern Rd., Kinston, NC.
Two victims have been identified in this case who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Randall Andrews, 27 years old of Kinston, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at UNC Lenoir Hospital. The second victim, Karl Shackleford, 26 years old of Kinston, was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC for further treatment. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.
Family Dollar robbed - suspect flees on foot
According to the Kinston Police Department on 02/07/2020 at 7:56 a.m., Kinston Police responded to a reported Robbery at Family Dollar located at 608 N McLewean St Kinston, NC. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with staff who advised an unknown B/M in his mid-twenties wearing a black hoodie came in the store and displayed a firearm while demanding money from the sales clerk.
Accidental firearm discharge injures two at La Grange Sweepstakes
According to Maj. Ryan Dawson from Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, “there was an accidental discharge of a firearm at the business (overnight). The single discharged bullet struck two people. There is no danger to the public as this was not a robbery or believed to be intentional by any purpose. The two victims were transported by EMS.“
Kinston Police Investigate: Female set on fire
According to a press release by the Kinston Police Department, on Monday, February 03, 2020 at 10:52 am, a Kinston Police Department officer on patrol was flagged down by a passerby at the intersection of Bright and East Streets. On the sidewalk was a 24-year-old female, later identified as Khloe McNeal from Kinston, who was suffering from severe burns to her upper body.
UPDATE 9:16 p.m.
According to a press release from the Kinston Police Department, on Monday, February 03, 2020 at 7:08 p.m., officers of the Kinston Police Department arrested 41-year-old Venice Taylor of Jacksonville, NC in connection with this case.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office make La Grange drug arrests
According to press releases from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, on January 30, 2020, Andre Donte Dawson of La Grange and James Lamonte Graham of La Grange were arrested on state drug charges, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Kinston Police make arrest in breaking and entering and larceny near Carolina Ave
On January 22, 2019 Kinston Police took a report of a breaking and entering and larceny that involved the theft of an array of items including firearms in the area of Carolina Ave. With the assistance of the Lenoir County Sherriff’s Office arrests were made on Jamie Urbanski, age 42 of Kinston and Michael Pike, age 35 of La Grange, for their involvement in the crimes.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest in Deep Run
According to a press release by the Lenoir County Sheriff's office on January 14, 2020, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle accident on Lightwood Knot Road in Lenoir County.
Kinston Police: Fatal stabbing, suspect in custody
According to a press release from the Kinston Police Department, on 01/14/2020 at 9:31 p.m., Kinston Police responded to the 7 Bldg. Carver Courts, Kinston, NC in reference to a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and found a male subject, age 29 of Kinston, with a fatal stab wound to the chest. The suspect, identified as Anthony Antwon Brooks Jr., age 26 of Kinston, NC, was taken into custody moments after this incident occurred near the crime scene.
UPDATE: Kinston Police: Felony Cruelty to Animals warrants issued
Michael Whaley turned himself in on 1/19/2020 and warrants were served. He was placed in the Lenoir County Jail with a $2,500 secure bond. Jamie Dula turned herself in on 1/14/2020 and warrants were served. She was placed in the Lenoir County Jail with a $2,500 secure bond.