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Kinston Police ask for help in identifying suspect in case of counterfeit checks

The individual in this photo was able to get away with a significant amount of money by using counterfeit checks. The incident was reported on 09-14-21 and actually occurred some months prior. If anyone has any information on who this individual may be or has any information regarding this case please call Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.

Kinston Police Department: Murder case update

On Friday, September 24th, 2021, members of the Kinston Police Department obtained a warrant for arrest for Donte Reynolds, 27, of Kinston for his involvement in the murder and shooting of Micro Croom and Rashad O’Neil. Reynolds was taken into custody by Kinston Police Officers with assistance from the NC SBI. Reynolds was placed in the Lenoir County Jail under no bond.

Kinston Police: Arrest made in connection with shooting

On Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at approximately 3:50 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to shots fired near the 1100 block of Pollock St. Kinston, N.C. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, Rashad O’Neil, 25, of Kinston. The preliminary investigation revealed that two individuals operating a white SUV drove past Mr. O’Neil and began firing shots at him from the vehicle. After the shooting the assailants fled the area.

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On Monday, September 20, 2021, at approximately 5:10 am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a call of a person who was shot near the intersection of Pollock Street and W. Washington Avenue, Kinston N.C. Officers arrived on scene and located Rashad O’Neil, 25, and Micro Croom, 59, both of Kinston suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived and transported O’Neil to Vidant Medical Center and Croom was pronounced deceased

Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes another drug arrest

On July 29, 2021, Donald Allen Day of Kinston, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit. During the investigation Detectives made multiple controlled purchases of crystal methamphetamine from Day in the Lenoir County area. Detectives seized just over three ounces of crystal methamphetamine during the investigation.

Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest

On July 21, 2021, Joshua Zachariah Allen Lane of Kinston, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit. During the investigation Detectives made multiple controlled purchases of crystal methamphetamine from Lane in the Lenoir County area. Detectives seized just over four ounces of crystal methamphetamine during the investigation.

Kinston Police Department responded to shots fired on E. Shine Street

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, around 6 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department located the suspect vehicle on the 900 block of E. Highland Ave. During the course of the investigation detectives were able to identify, Jaquan Sutton, 22, of Kinston as the driver of the vehicle used in the commission of the crime. Sutton was arrested without incident and charged with Attempted Murder.

Kinston Police investigate homicide

On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 10:37 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to a call of a person who was shot in the area of the 700 block of Harding Avenue. Despite life-saving measures, Terrence Plymouth, 22, of Kinston, died at the scene. The assailant(s) fled the area in an unknown direction. This is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.

KPD seeks person of interest in breaking and entering

The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify a person of interest in a Breaking and Entering that occurred on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 1905 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, NC. If you know the identity of the person shown below, Please contact the Kinston Police Department at one of the numbers listed below.