On June 30, 2021, Officer Jones with the Kinston Police Department conducted a vehicle stop on W. Vernon Ave. for a traffic violation. During the vehicle stop over 20 pounds of marijuana were located inside the vehicle.
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Reminder of scam alert from Sheriff Ronnie Ingram
We have already received numerous calls today about a person identifying themselves as someone with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office that is a fraudulent scam.
Kinston man charged with insurance fraud involving burned car he reported stolen
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tyris Davontae Edmondson, 26, of 702 Doctors Drive, Kinston. Edmondson was charged with insurance fraud, obtaining property by false pretense and burning personal property, all felonies, along with a misdemeanor count of making a false report to police.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Shooting fatality on Central Avenue
At around 4 p.m. today, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at 405 Central Avenue in Kinston. Two residents were shot; one is deceased.
Once more details are released we will share them at www.neusenews.com.
Suspects wanted in attempted murder arrested this morning in La Grange
At approximately 6 a.m. today at a residence on Railroad Street in La Grange, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assisted the NCSBI Criminal Apprehension Team, Greenville Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office in apprehending two wanted suspects with active attempted murder warrants by those agencies.
CASE UPDATE: Second arrest made
Earlier this evening Joseph Dixon Hughes was apprehended in Wayne County by the Kinston Police Department with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Goldsboro Police Department.
Pink Hill Man Sentenced to 6 ½ Years After Causing More Than $600 Million in Losses From Tobacco Smuggling and Tax Scheme
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Pink Hill man was sentenced Thursday to 78 months in prison for conspiring to commit money laundering and filing a false 2014 tax return, after he pled guilty to the charges on October 7, 2020.
According to court documents and other information presented in court, Phil Caprice Howard, age 55, arranged on at least 221 different occasions for cut-rag tobacco to be transported by trucks from Wilson, North Carolina to an area on or near the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Reservation (“Akwesasne Reservation”) as part of a conspiracy to smuggle the tobacco into Canada without paying Canadian federal excise duties and provincial taxes.
Sheriff Ingram repeats request for armored vehicle, Commissioners approve unanimously
At Monday’s Lenoir County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Ronnie Ingram requested an armored vehicle to replace the incapacitated 1981 model retired in 2018. Previous requests for funding for an armored vehicle were removed from the budget in 2019 and 2020. The Sheriff’s Office requested the purchase of a Lenco Bearcat G3 with a total cost of $313,286. The vehicle is projected to be in service for 20-25 years. With a Ford F-500 chassis, maintenance can be done locally. The cost of this armored vehicle is comparable to an average ambulance.
Kinston Police: Arrest made in shooting on Dixon Street
On March 10, 2021, Kinston Police officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were notified a 26 year old male subject had been shot in the leg and transported himself to UNC-Lenoir Hospital where he was treated for his bullet wound and subsequently released.
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.
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.