A statement from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers on the incident of Saturday morning regarding Spencer Jackson:
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BREAKING: LCSO Officer-involved shooting on Saturday results in death
An officer-involved shooting resulted in the death of Spencer Jackson, 31, of Kinston, in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, Jackson was a known suspect pursuant to a narcotics investigation. During the traffic stop on U.S. 258 North, Jackson left the scene and was pursued by narcotics division deputies to a residence on Hullwood Drive, where he entered a building on the back side of a residence on Hullwood Drive. Jackson came out pointing a long gun at deputies and shots were fired.
Traffic stops end with arrest
Wooten was arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Schedule VI. He was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
KPD: Woman charged with Felony Assault on Law Enforcement Officer
On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department, SWAT Team, and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence near the 700 block of W. Lenoir Ave. Kinston, N.C. The warrant was a direct result of ongoing cases being investigated regarding the recent theft of a motor vehicle and homicide.
WATCH: KPD holds press conference, teen charged with murder
WATCH: KPD holds press conference, teen charged with murder
LCSO arrest two on multiple drug charges
Candace Coston and Mark Mann received several drug charges after detectives from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit made contact with the pair at Bright House Mart and Grill on N.C. 55.
KPD releases video of stolen vehicle, seeks public's assistance
The Kinston Police Department is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. We are seeking assistance from our community in identifying the subjects in the video
Father and son face felony charges after failed robbery attempt
A father and son duo has been charged with attempted breaking and entry in an incident that occurred in February.
LCSO seeks public's aid in identifying suspects in Bonus Spins Sweepstakes robbery
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects who took a large amount of money from the Bonus Spins Sweepstakes, 2419 Hwy 258 N., on Monday.
Governor Cooper Lets Two Bills Become Law
Governor Roy Cooper let the following bills become law without his signature:
Update: KPD investigating murder
The Kinston Police Department released the victim’s name from the murder on Saturday.
KPD investigating theft of wallet at LCC
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.
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