The Kinston Police Department is searching for Mrs. Koutrina Brown who was reported missing on 01/04/2021 and last seen on 12/31/2020. Mrs. Brown is known to frequent the Doctors Drive area and the Plaza.
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Arrest made in Kinston bank robbery
On morning of January 4, 2021, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a robbery that took place at The First Flight Federal Credit Union located at 2405 North Herritage Street, Kinston.
LCSO arrests two in connection with armed robbery
Two men have been arrested for the armed robbery of a Lenoir County business on Sunday. 8:55 a.m., on Sunday, Jan. 3, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at the Blue Door Sweepstakes, 3145 Hwy. 258 North, in Kinston. LCSO deputies arrived and found the business had been robbed by subjects with firearms; those subjects had departed the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement.
Kinston Police investigate robbery at The First Flight Federal Credit Union
The Kinston Police Department is currently investigating a Robbery that took place at The First Flight Federal Credit Union located at 2405 North Herritage Street.
Wednesday night shooting in Deep Run
DEEP RUN — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a resident of the county was shot late Wednesday afternoon.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest
On December 21, 2020, Tony Ray Tucker of Kinston was arrested pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office.
Kinston Police warn residents to beware of 'Holiday Porch Pirates'
Please be on the lookout for the holiday porch pirates. Below is a photograph of a vehicle used in stealing packages from porches in the West Road area this past weekend.
Suspect sought in breaking and entering case
On December 12th, 2020, at approximately 01:51 am, Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a breaking and entering at 604 N. McLewean St. Upon arrival it was determined that an unknown subject entered the front door of the business and took assorted items.
Kinston Police seek help in identifying suspect
On December 11th, 2020, at approximately 09:36 pm, Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a larceny located at 2410 N. Herritage St. Upon arrival it was determined that an unknown subject entered the store and took money from a register.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeks help in identifying more subjects
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in identifying these suspects from a robbery at the Spins Inc. Sweepstakes on N.C. 11 North in Grifton that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeks help in recent robberies
Detectives have reviewed camera footage from stores related to recent robberies. This person was identified at the Dollar General in LaGrange on Sunday. He may have information that could assist with the on going investigation.
Local officials respond to Cooper's request for civil penalties
“What the governor is seeking to do is conniving and dangerous to everyone in the state who cherishes their freedoms and balance of government,” said Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse. “Under the veil of public health, he is trying to expand his powers into areas of government that he would not otherwise be permitted to or have authority over.”
“We will be following the order for sure and talking to individuals that could be in violation. We will be warning individuals who are not following the order and if they continue, we will follow up with the enforcement action. Everyone must do their part,” said City of Kinston Mayor Don Hardy.
Man arrested for Sunday's Family Dollar robbery and Dec. 9 Dollar General robbery
On Sunday, Dec. 13, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested one suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the Family Dollar Store in La Grange.
Hwy 11-55 Dollar General robbed at gunpoint
A robbery took place today at the Dollar General, 2633 N.C. 11-55, Kinston, at approximately 10 a.m. Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said the suspect is a thin Black male, who is approximately 6-foot to 6-foot, 1-inch tall. He entered the Dollar General with a backpack and robbed the store at gunpoint.
UPDATED: Three injured in two incidents in Lenoir County on Monday, victim identified
According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, earlier today (Monday, Dec. 7, 2020), three people were injured in separate incidents being investigated by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. A little after 1 p.m., a county resident was killed by a gunshot on Beechnut Drive in Kinston. Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said the person who called in the shooting to 911, Clayton Fernando Clark Jr., 42, was charged with an open count of murder. There has been no bond set for Clark, who is being held at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center in Kinston. Around 90 minutes later, at 2:36 p.m., a bail bondsman who was attempting to retrieve a subject was struck by a vehicle driven by that subject on Lake Pines Drive in La Grange. The bondsman was injured in the incident and opened fire on the driver, who was also injured and taken to a local hospital.
Kinston Police investigate two armed robberies committed on the same night
On December 7th, 2020, at approximately 7:04 pm, Officers with the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the report of an Armed Robbery at Family Dollar, 701 Plaza Blvd. in Kinston. On the same night at approximately 7:17 pm, Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a second Armed Robbery at Dollar General, 2008 W. Vernon Ave. in Kinston.
BREAKING: Two injured in La Grange shooting on Monday afternoon
Two people were injured in La Grange shooting on Monday with one person taken for medical attention. The Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a person shot in the road on Lake Pines Dr in La Grange.
BREAKING: Lenoir County Sheriff's Department investigates shooting death
On Monday afternoon Lenoir County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting at 2400 Beechnut Drive. The shooting is under investigation and Neuse News can confirm that one person is dead.
Robert Lee Strother released from hospital, first court appearance
Robert Lee Strother had his first appearance in court this morning and is now being held at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center in Kinston. He was treated and released at a local hospital on Sunday after being taken into custody Saturday night near a residence on Banks School Road.
Suspect in custody: Robert Lee Strother is apprehended
Suspect Robert Lee Strother has been apprehended tonight. Strother, the subject of a man hunt by local law enforcement agencies in Lenoir and surrounding counties, shot LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning. Law enforcement searched for Strother throughout the day on Friday after locating the truck Strother stole.