Officers from the Kinston Police Department respond to calls that lead to locating wanted persons and narcotics.
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Lenoir County Sheriff's office assists Greene County with fraud arrests
On 01/24/2023, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office with apprehending two suspects in a Greene County Fraud case. 52 year old Richard Moore and 45 year old Kimberly Matthews, both of Kinston, were taken into custody in Lenoir County by Deputies after Greene County Investigators received information about their location.
LCSO asks public assistance in identifying person in surveillance footage
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in this video surveillance still image.
Kinston Police Department provide larceny case updates
With the help of the community and an investigation both subjects have been identified.
Snow Hill Police seek public's help with person of interest in breaking and entering investigation
According to the Snow Hill Police Department’s Facebook Page, the department is seeking information in identifying an individual who is a person of interest in a breaking and entering investigation. Anyone with information should contact the department at 252-560-9022 or send them a message. According to the statement “Any and all tips regarding the identity of this person will remain anonymous.”
Kinston Police Department seeks public assistance regarding a larceny
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the publics assistance regarding a larceny. on January 19, 2023, two unknown white females received goods and services from a local nail salon. Both left the establishment without paying. They were seen leaving in a black BMW.
Kinston Police Department: Man charged with discharging a firearm
On Monday, January 23rd, 2023, at approximately 12:40 pm members of the Kinston Police Department were called to the report of shots fired in the vicinity of Mitchell Wooten Apartments.
ALERT: Three arrested on drug and firearm charges
Three men — Howie Quentin Jones, Eric Ashley Newcome and Timothy Michael Jones — have been jailed following search warrants being executed at a house on N.C. 58 South in Lenoir County.
Greene County Sheriff's Office charge Kinston man with multiple child sex crimes
On 01/09/2023, the Greene County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old William Ray Jones of Kinston. After a months long investigation Jones was charged with First Degree Statutory Rape, Statutory Rape of a Minor less than 15 years old, Sexual Act by Substitute Parent/Custodian, and Indecent Liberties with a Minor. Jones is currently being held in the Greene County Detention Center under a $650,000 secured bond.
La Grange men arrested following Sunday morning foot chase, shot fired by suspects and robbery
Two men were arrested following the report of a Sunday morning robbery, a foot chase through a neighborhood and a shot fired by one of the suspects during the chase.
Man arrested on 'concealment of death' charge
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man with concealment of death after discovering a dead woman in a Deanswood Drive residence.
Riley Road suspicious death on Christmas Day ruled accidental
In reference to the media release sent on 12/25/22 regarding the suspicious death on Riley Rd. The autopsy was completed on 01/04/23 and after conferring with the Medical Examiners’ Office it has been determined that the cause of death will be ruled as accidental. The injuries sustained by Kenneth Jackson, 59, of Kinston were consistent with a fall and no foul play was detected. At this time, there is no concern for public safety and this case has been closed.
Traffic stops lead to multiple arrests
The following was released on Kinston Police Departments Facebook page:
Man arrested for stealing $40,000 using apps on victim's smart phone
A man was placed in jail after a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed he had stolen $40,000.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing gift cards
On Wednesday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman for stealing Visa gift cards valued at more than $1,000.