The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to the shooting that occurred at Mitchell Wooten Apartments on September 20, 2020.
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Kinston Police: Arrest made in weekend shooting
On Monday, September 21, 2020, officers arrested Al Lee Myers of La Grange, NC for his involvement in a September 20 shooting incident. Mr. Myers was taken into custody without incident and charged with Attempted Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Mr. Myers was held in the Lenoir County Jail under a $300,000 secure bond. This incident is still an active investigation.
Kinston Police investigating Friday night homicide
On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11:23 p.m., Kinston Police Officers responded to reports of a subject shot on the 2200 Block of Briarfield Rd. Officers arrived on scene and found two subjects lying in the road suffering from gunshot wounds. Both subjects were transported to UNC Lenoir and later transferred to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville NC. One subject passed while receiving treatment for his injuries and was pronounced dead at Vidant Medical Center. The second subject is currently in Stable Condition.
Kinston Police Department has issued a warrant for Jarmarkus Witherspoon in connection to an indecent exposure incident.
Kinston police ask for help identifying larceny suspects
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two subjects of interest related to a Larceny of an ATM on 09/14/2020 around 3:40 am at Vick’s Cleaners at 663 Sussex St, Kinston, NC
Police seek information on suspect wanted in case of electronic peeping
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to Electronic Peeping on 09/03/2020 at 12:37 p.m. at Walmart at 4101 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC.
Arrest made in felony assault case
On Monday, August 31, 2020, at 3:07 p.m., Kinston Police responded to an assault on the 600 block of Madison Ave. Kinston, NC. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim with a large laceration to his forehead. The victim was later transported to UNC Lenoir for his injuries. On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, officers obtained warrants for Marquis Omar Johnson, age 23 of Kinston, NC for his involvement in this incident. Mr. Johnson was charged with Felony Assault on an Individual with Disabilities and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.
Kinston police continue to seek help in identifying subject
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the subject in the sketch below. 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. Anyone who knows the identity of the subject below is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444
Man turns himself in after reports of shots fired inside a vehicle
On August 30, 2020, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to reports of someone shooting at a vehicle on Hwy. 58 South near the Southwood area.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office make drug arrests
David Jerome Stocks of Kinston and Anthony Lee Morgan of La Grange, North Carolina were arrested, pursuant to narcotics investigations conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Kinston Police seek help in identifying persons of interest
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest.
Kinston Police: Suspect detained in cases of indecent exposure
On August 24, 2020, Officers with the Kinston Police Department arrested Spencer Lee Alexander regarding arrest warrants stemming from 3 counts of Felony Indecent Exposure.
Kinston Police: Warrant obtained in Carolyn Ann Suggs case
On Tuesday, August 8, 2020 at 8:43 a.m., Kinston Police responded to a wooded area just off the 500 BLK of Beasley St. Kinston, NC in reference to a body found in the woods. Officers arrived on scene and discovered the remains of a female lying in the woods. During the course of this investigation, the female was identified as Carolyn Ann Suggs, age 49 of Kinston, NC.
Kinston police: Suspects apprehended in area vehicle break-ins
On Saturday, August 23, 2020, shortly after midnight, Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to the Westminster Lane area in reference reports of multiple car breaking and entering incidents. Officers located (4) car B/E incidents in the Westminster Lane area and another (14) car B/E incidents in adjacent neighborhood(s).
Police searching for suspect in cigarette thefts
On August 22, 2020, officers responded to the Kangaroo (convenience store) on W. Vernon Ave. in reference to a larceny of cartons of cigarettes. During that time, it was discovered that the suspect entered the store and when the clerk handed him the cigarettes he snatched then from the counter and fled the area.
Police ask for help in identifying suspect in assault case
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the subject in the sketch below. 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. Anyone who knows the identity of the subject below is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
Kinston police: Breaking & Entering suspects charged
Over the last couple of months, Officers have seen an increase in Shed and/or Outside Storage Building Breaking & Entering’s. During the course of this investigation, Officers were able to identify Javion Rashard Murriel as a suspect in some of these incidents.
Drug arrest made in La Grange
On August 10, 2020, William Ricky Yates of LaGrange, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
ATF offers reward of up to $5,000 in La Grange firearms theft and arson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary and arson at La Grange Guns-N-Gear (also known as S and J Hunting and Shooting Supply Shop) in La Grange on Aug. 4.
Kinston KPD respond to fatal shooting on Greenmead Dr.
On Sunday, August 9, 2020, just after 4:00 am, officers of the Kinston Police Department responded to the 800 Blk. of Greenmead Dr. for a reported shooting. Officers arrived and discovered Kelvin Barrow age 36 of Kinston deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.