On January 14, 2021, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office began an investigation of sexual crimes against a juvenile. On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, warrants were served on Jamaal Mills for first-degree forcible rape, statutory rape of child by adult, sex act by custodian and Indecent liberties with child.
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UPDATE: Two arrested in connection to assault in parking on May, 2 2021, victim passes away
The Kinston Police Department has been in contact with Mr. Hill’s family and with the District Attorney’s office. This incident is still an active investigation and officers are conferring with the District Attorney’s office about additional charges.
Kinston Police Department: Arrest made in recent case of shots fired
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 3:36 p.m., Kinston Police Officers heard gunshots in the area of 500 E. Shine St. Kinston, NC. Officers began searching the area when they received another call of shots fired in the area of Harvey and Raleigh St. Kinston, NC. Officers on the 500 block of E Shine St. located approximately 17 shell casings of various calibers. No shell casings were recovered in the area of Harvey and Raleigh St. Kinston, NC.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office investigate 2nd shooting in La Grange
A shooting incident occurred this afternoon at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Promise Land Road in La Grange.
The investigation is ongoing at this time. Detectives and deputies are on scene interviewing witnesses and completing the crime scene investigation.
There was one victim as a result of the shooting. The victim was transported by Lenoir County EMS to an area hospital. Injuries are unknown, but the victim was alive when departing the scene.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office at 252-559-6118 or Crimestoppers at 252-523-4444.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office investigates La Grange shooting
A shooting incident occurred at 303 Lenoir Street in La Grange; it was reported to the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office at 1:47 a.m. this morning (May 10, 2021).
Kinston Police seek information in incident on the 100 Blk. of W. Gordon St on Sunday, May 2
Kinston Police responded to a person tampering with motor vehicles in a parking lot on the 100 Blk. of W. Gordon St. Kinston, NC. Officers arrived in the area and did not observe anyone matching the description given by the caller.
KPD investigates shooting at intersection of Davis and Shine
On Monday, April 26, 2021, at 4:38 p.m. officers of the Kinston Police Department were called to respond to the intersection of Davis Street and Shine Street in reference to a person shot. Officers responded to find a 26 year old male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Vidant Medical Center. This investigation is currently on-going.
Lenoir County Sherriff's Office makes arrest in shooting incident
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.
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.