The Greene County Sheriff’s Office along with the NC State Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred near the Greene/Lenoir County Line.
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Snow Hill Police Department: Stolen vehicle recovered by traffic stop
On 07/18/2022 at 1:30am Officer Harper observed a vehicle in the area of Greenridge Road committing a traffic violation. Harper followed the vehicle, noticed suspicious activity and initiated a traffic stop. During the investigation, Harper developed probable cause to search the vehicle and detained the driver.
KPD: CASE UPDATE: Arrest made in Adkin Street shooting
During the course of this investigation, Joe Earl Wilson, 49, of Kinston, was identified as a possible suspect. On Wednesday, July 6, 2022,
KPD: Two arrested in cases of drug distribution
On Thursday, July 14, 2022 officers with the Kinston Police Department with the assistance of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant and arrest warrant at 3421 Falling Creek Kinston, NC. Officers located Joseph Wilson, 36 of Kinston, NC at the residence who was wanted for narcotics distribution.
Snow Hill Police Department: Stabbing leads to arrest
On 07/10/2022 Snow Hill Police Department, assisted by Greene County Sheriff's Office, responded to a private residence on West Greene Street to investigate a reported assault. Chief Smith arrived on scene and discovered a stabbing victim who was treated promptly by Greene County EMS, and was subsequently transported to Vidant Medical Center.
KPD: Suspect wanted in vehicle theft
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect pictured below. The photo is from a vehicle theft.
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspects pictured . The photo is from a larceny that occurred on W. Vernon Ave (WALMART).
Mayor Hardy and local area pastors make a plea for cooperation
Mayor Hardy, alongside local area pastors, made a public plea for cooperation within the community to help stem the violence Kinston has experienced. Hardy also addressed the ones committing the offenses, “We ask that you stop the senseless gun violence. Even though its targets are intentional, it’s not warranted for our city.”
Greene County Sheriff's Office: Deputy assaulted-subject arrested
On 07/10/2022 around 3:45 pm, the Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service at Ramblewood Apartments on 2nd St in Snow Hill, in reference to a subject with a firearm causing a disturbance. Greene County Deputies along with Snow Hill Police Department responded to the area. Upon arriving Deputy Sgt Phillip Heck viewed a male subject described by the caller, enter an apartment.
NCDOT: Vehicle theft prevention and Operation Firecracker
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Greene County Sheriff's Office: Drug and felony firearm arrest
On Saturday morning 07/02/2022 around 12:40 am Greene County Deputies Nick Brinson and Emma Miller. Stopped to assist a stranded motorist on Mt. Herman Church Rd. Upon checking the driver, 41 year old Lacey Howard of Goldsboro, Deputies learned that he had an outstanding order for arrest for Disorderly Conduct out of Wayne County.
KPD responds to 3rd shooting in two days
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
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.