On April 8, 2021, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office located and arrested Dishon Ismael Blount of Kinston in relation to a shooting incident that occurred on Will Baker Road in Lenoir County on March 11, 2021.
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City officials update investigation into officer related incident
A press conference was held tonight with city officials including Mayor Don Hardy, City Manager Tony Sears, Kinston Police Department's Chief Dilday, and Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon in response to an officer related incident captured and shared on social media.
NAACP seeks answers on arrest, KPD investigates alleged police brutality
A video has been posted on social media involving the Kinston Police Department. The 18 second video shows what appears to be two KPD officers using force to detain an individual. The video was posted on Monday, April 12.
Kinston Police makes arrest for crimes involving guns in the month of March
KPD officers and investigators made several criminal arrests where guns were used in a crime for the month of March.
Kinston Police Chief Tim Dilday to retire
A little over a year after assuming the role of Chief of Police for the Kinston Police Department, Tim Dilday has submitted his resignation effective at the end of 2021. He has served on the KPD for more than a quarter of a century.
Kinston police seek information in search for suspect, another arrested
On Thursday, March 11, 2021 around 3:41 p.m., Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of College St. Kinston, NC. Officers began searching the area and located several shell casings on the 900 block of College St.
Kinston Police: Arrest made in connection with shooting
On Thursday, March 11, 2021 around 3:34 p.m., Officers responded to multiple call of shots fired in the area of Charlotte Ave. and Dixon St. Kinston, NC. Officers arrived and located several shell casings in the roadway but no injuries or property damage was reported.
Fatal shooting on Old Snow Hill Road
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 3:33 a.m., Kinston Police responded to the area of 2210 Old Snow Hill Rd. to reports of shots fired. While officers were responding to the area, Officers were advised that two gunshot victims had shown up at UNC Lenoir.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responds to shooting on Patterson Road
At approximately 10 a.m. today, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Patterson Road. Deputies arrived and found one victim shot; he was transported to the hospital by Lenoir County EMS. The incident occurred on the property of a vacant residence on Patterson Road.
Kinston Police seek help in identifying suspect in shooting case
On March 10, 2021 at 1430 hrs, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to UNC Lenoir in regards to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival officers located a 26 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper leg.
Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody
UPDATE: Maj. Ryan Dawson of Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody.
BREAKING: Manhunt in Lenoir County
A vehicle chase through multiple jurisdictions led to a manhunt in Lenoir County, near the Felix Harvey Parkway, Monday night. The wooded area in question is near Felix Harvey Parkway, Crestview Subdivision and Hickory Hills Road.
UPDATE: Tuesday, Feb 23 at 1:00am
The wanted suspect is Kenneth Earl Piper of Wilson. He is a white male, 29 years old, 6 feet tall, 160 pounds with brown dreadlocks and tattoos on his face above his eyebrows.
Kinston Police: Fatal crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave and East St.
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 6:14 p.m., Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave. and N. East St. EMS and Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue also responded to assist with life saving measures.
Kinston Police Department: Tethered dog a concern, issue ongoing for several years
The Kinston Police Department is aware of various social media posts made in recent days concerning the dog who is tethered at a residence along Atlantic Avenue in Kinston. As many are keenly aware, this is an issue that has been ongoing for several years. Kinston's Animal Control Officer, as well as others from our community, have worked with the owner during that time period to ensure that the dog is cared for as required by the North Carolina General Statutes and the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kinston.
One dead from shooting incident in Lenoir County - suspect wanted for murder
One man is wanted for murder following a shooting early Sunday morning on Pauls Path Road in La Grange. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 34-year old Rashawn Pridgen in connection with the incident.
Citizen complaints lead to drug arrest - Pink Hill
On January 29, 2021, James Aaron Mitchell of 507 Pineview Avenue in Pink Hill, North Carolina was arrested as a result of a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in sexual assault case
In January 2020, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into the reported sexual assault of a juvenile. Per our statutes and policies, as a sexual assault case and one that involves a juvenile, no details of the case will be released.
Kinston Police seek help in identifying person of interest
On 01/10/2021 Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Wal-Mart located at 4101 W. Vernon Ave in regards to a disturbance. The pictures attached are of a person of interest from the altercation.
LCSO investigates shooting on Fred Everett Road
The Lenoir County Sheriffs Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Fred Everett Road in Kinston. Sheriff Ronnie Ingram states, “We do not believe there is any public threat. Witnesses have told us the suspect(s) fled in a vehicle from the scene after the shooting.” In regards to this investigation, we would ask the residents in this immediate area that may have camera footage of Fred Everett Road or the surrounding area to notify the Sheriff’s Office to aid in the identification of any suspect vehicles. It is believed that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle traveling towards Alton Phillips Road on Fred Everett Road from Hwy 258.
Kinston Police seeks information in case of indecent exposure
The Kinston Police Department is seeking information in regards to an Indecent Exposure that occurred on December 24th, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Wash N Fold located at 1318 N Queen St.