On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 11:14am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot at Pine Street and Hicks Avenue is Kinston, N.C
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Kinston Police investigate two dead, two others shot on Sunday
On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at approximately 4:20 am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot at a residence on the 300 block of Sunshine St. Kinston, N.C. Officers arrived on scene to find Kianna Newborn, 25, of Kinston deceased as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at approximately 6:30 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot on the 200 block of S. Adkin St. Kinston, N.C. Officers arrived on scene to find Michael Davis Jr., 42, of Kinston with multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Davis was transported to ECU Health Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries. The investigation is in its early stages and investigators are working to determine a motive and if this incident is related to the earlier shooting.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of three Kinston men
On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, the Kinston Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit apprehended Henry Hicks, 27, of Kinston during a traffic stop. Hicks had a federal warrant for various drug crimes. During the traffic stop, detectives located crack cocaine and 3 illegally possessed handguns. The two additional occupants of the vehicle were identified as Naulage Hines, 22, of Kinston and Isalic Williams, 23, of Kinston.
KPD: Do you know this man?
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect pictured.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeks help in locating stolen ATV, identifying suspect
Can you help us find this stolen ATV and identify the suspect. The stolen ATV is a Honda Pioneer side by side. It has two seats.
Kinston Police Department ask for help identifying suspect
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect pictured below. The photo is from a larceny that occurred on N. Herritage St. Anyone with information regarding the suspects identity is encouraged to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
KPD looking for information on unsolved murder
If anyone has information about this open murder investigation, please call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Even the smallest piece of information may assist us with solving this case.
Kinston man facing multiple sexual felony charges
Shawn Mayers (51), of Kinston, was already facing possession of firearm by felon charges, felony indecent liberties with child, and misdemeanor sexual battery in Lenoir County. On June 13, 2022 in Pitt County, Mayers, who owns Mayers Realty in Winterville, was charged with felony solicit prostitution minor, felony second degree forcible rape, felony sex act: sub parent/custodian, and felony incest.
Lenoir County Drug Arrest, Seven Springs, NC
Gary Octavious WILLIS of Seven Springs, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Snow Hill woman charged after traffic stop
Deputy Devin James was patrolling the Arba-Jason area when he noticed a suspicious vehicle; after conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle and performing a consent search along with other Deputies, Deputy James arrested 38 year old Beatrice Church of Snow Hill, who was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and later charged with Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II controlled substance.
Suspect charged with July 2021 homicide in Deep Run
On July 9, 2021, at 2:40 a.m., the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to 1847 Will Cunningham Road in Deep Run, NC in regards to a shooting incident. Deputies arrived and found the victim deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 75-year-old Daniel Moore Sr. who lived at this address.
Mayor proposes 9pm curfew for all Kinston youth
The current City of Kinston Youth Protection Ordinance places restriction on juveniles during the hours of 11:00 pm and 5:30 am Sunday through Saturday. Mayor Dontario Hardy proposes to amend and enforce the Youth Protection Ordinance in response to the heightened level of crime experienced by the city. Councilmember Chris Suggs voiced his concerns about the Youth Protection Ordinance on a Facebook Live Wednesday evening.
KPD seeking help identifying suspect
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect.
Update: Hughes and Christmas indicted by grand jury for first degree murder
Today two men, Joseph Hughes and Clinton Christmas were indicted by a grand jury for first degree murder.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Statewide Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off Today
Fasten your seatbelts - summer’s heating up, and so is the statewide Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which kicked off Monday, May 23.
Strong apprehended and charged for attempted murder of 17 year old
On Tuesday, May 17th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department were able to apprehend and charge Jameon Strong, 21, of Kinston N.C. for his involvement in the attempted murder of the 17 year old male victim from Friday’s shooting incident.
No suspects in custody after shooting on Atlantic Avenue
On Friday, May 13, 2022, at approximately 6:29 pm officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a call of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 17 year old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
UPDATE: Kinston Police respond to shooting, two pronounced dead at the scene
The Kinston Police Department was called to a shooting at 1:33 pm on the 600 block of E. Highland Ave. Officers arrived to find two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene by Lenoir County EMS. Officers are actively investigating at this time.
Update from Kinston Police Department on March shooting, juvenile charged
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, a 16 year old juvenile was arrested for his involvement in the shooting of Aldaquan Veal on March 15, 2022. The juvenile was charged with Attempted Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury.
Juvenile in custody after investigation into February shooting
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Investigators obtained a secure custody order on a 16 year old male juvenile for Attempted Murder and Discharging a Weapon into Occupied Property. The charges are the result of a shooting investigation which occurred on February 2, 2022 in the Simon Bright Public Housing Complex.