KPD is currently investigating a theft of a wallet that occurred at Lenoir Community College today. A bank card from the wallet was used a short time later at Walmart.
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KPD investigating murder
Officers arrived on scene a located a 16 y/o male juvenile that had succumbed to injuries received as the result of a gun shot wound. At this time, the information of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family members.
Suspect in multiple Lenoir County convenience store larcenies arrested
A man suspected of multiple larcenies at two Speedway convenience stores in Lenoir County has been arrested and is in custody in Greene County on unrelated charges. Douglas Suggs, 39, was identified and taken into custody by officers with the Kinston Police Department after the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the community.
LCSO's Narcotics Unit arrest man on drug charges in Lenoir County
Detectives with the narcotics unit of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office arrested Kinston resident, Raeford Gerald Quinn, on Friday for drug charges and an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine. During a search of his residence, Quinn was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and was subsequently processed for the warrant and received new charges.
LCSO asks for help identifying suspects in theft
On Feb. 28, March 10, March 13 and March 15, a male entered convenience stores in the southern portion of Lenoir County and stole items from those stores.
LCSO: Name of deceased Lenoir County jail inmate has been released
The deceased's name is James Keith Hill and he was 48 years old.
Kinston Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Damaging Business Property
Calvin Holloway III, a 20-year-old from Kinston, has been arrested for stealing a vehicle and damaging a business property. L.J. Electrical Company's fence was damaged after Holloway allegedly drove the stolen vehicle through it. He faces multiple charges, including felony larceny and possession of a stolen vehicle.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team apprehends wanted fugitive
On March 7th, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team located and apprehended a wanted fugitive, Alvion Burney, with the assistance of the NC SBI and KPD's D-Squad.
KPD detectives seize firearm and over 400 grams of cocaine in drug bust
On March 7th, KPD’s Violent Crime Action Team concluded a 4 month investigation into the sale of crack cocaine from Avery Mitchell. Over the course of the investigation Detectives conducted 4 separate controlled purchases of cocaine
KPD: Police chase ends with two arrests
On March 8th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. when officers noticed a black in color Nissan being operated with a fictitious registration and illegal window tint.
Pink Hill Police Department Seeks Information in indecent exposure case
Please contact Pink Hill Police Department with any information regarding the identity of the subject or his possible whereabouts.
Snow Hill Police Department: Shooting suspect charged
SHPD located the vehicle involved in the shooting that occurred on 02/10/2023 on Hull Road. After a thorough investigation Officers developed a suspect and were able to positively identify the juvenile responsible for this crime.
ALERT: Final judgment ordered in Lenoir County nuisance case
After countless years and a long history of disturbances, search warrants, drug violations and countless calls to the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, the Meadowbrooke community has worked together with the LCSO to ensure its children and families are safer.
Community rallies around Art 105 owner with bread baking sale fundraiser after vandalism Damages
Art 105 owner Brandon Potter had thousands of dollars in damages to his building on Blount Street recently because of vandalism. Local artist Seraphim Smith, who has a studio at Art 105, is holding a bread baking sale to help cover the cost of the deductibles.
10-year-old identified as responsible for most recent vandalism at Art 105
Officers with the Kinston Police Department have been investigating a series of vandalisms at Art 105, 105 W. Blount St., Kinston. The most recent incident occurred on February 13, 2023, that involved someone breaking the windows to the business.