On Wednesday, May 24th,2023, at 2328 hrs officers responded to the 400 blk of N Davis St. in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival officers located Franklin Antonio Bowden II deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
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KPD: Man arrested for indecent exposure
On May 24, 2023, officers from B-Squad responded to Taco Bell on W Vernon Ave for a report of Indecent Exposure. Officers made contact with the victims that included employees and customers (including a juvenile) and obtained a description of the subject.
Local restaurant owner arrested for animal cruelty
Fifty-year-old Fernando Montell Hicks, the owner of Beary Smokey Smokehouse, was arrested on May 2, 2023, on felony charges of animal cruelty in Pitt County with a court date on July 12, 2023. Hicks, who stands at 6'01" and weighs 350 lbs, is currently in a pretrial status. He was given a $10,000 secured bond.
KPD: Man arrested for Breaking & Entering, Larceny
On May 21, 2023, at 08:30 am, officers from C-Squad responded to an active breaking and entering into a motor vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and the victim was was able to provide a detailed description of the subject.
KPD: Two men arrested for possession of a concealed gun
Two men arrested for possession of a concealed gun
Snow Hill PD nabs one in theft, seeks second suspect
Officers responded to Hines St. in Snow Hill to investigate a reported residential break-in. The home had been forcefully entered and several items had been stolen, including precious metals and family heirlooms.
Kinston increases parking violation fines
The city of Kinston has approved an increase in parking violation fines from $2 to $25, following a proposal from Police Chief Keith Goyette. The decision was made after considering similar fines in nearby cities, such as Goldsboro and New Bern, where fines for parking violations range from $25 to $50.
LCSO: Man arrested on narcotics, gun charges
A search warrant was executed at the Williams Loop Road residence of Christopher Dwayne Dixon in Kinston by the narcotics unit of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, the LCSO’s Community Crime Reduction Team and the Kinston Police Department’s VCAT unit. The search warrant was pursuant to a narcotics investigation.
KPD detectives seize cocaine, ecstasy, and guns
Members of KPD's Violent Crime Action Team made contact with Tyrone Koonce (31) and a 16 year old parked in Richard Green. During the encounter detectives located cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy), marijuana, and 2 concealed handguns. The investigation revealed that 1 of the firearms was stolen from Kinston.
No injuries reported in armed robbery, suspects in custody
Officers from A-Squad responded a residence on the 1700 block of Queens Rd for a report of an active burglary involving firearms
Inmate and Woman Charged with Felony Narcotic Conspiracy
A male inmate currently being held at Kinston’s W.E. Billy Smith Detention Center and a Rocky Mount woman not in the jail have had warrants sworn against them for felony conspiracy to smuggle narcotics into the facility, among other charges.
Juvenile taken into custody for possession of stolen gun and marijuana
A teenager was arrested Tuesday in La Grange after the juvenile was found with a stolen firearm and marijuana.
LCSO: Man arrested for stealing vases, brass markers from graveyards
A Seven Springs man was arrested today for allegedly stealing vases and brass markers from two area graveyards.
Kinston Police Department's 5 most wanted
Anyone with information that may lead to locating the subjects pictured below are encouraged to submit a tip using the KPD Tips app, call the KPD Tip Line @ 252-939-4020, or by calling Crime Stoppers @ 252-523-4444.
LCSO: Warrant issued in breaking and entering case
Warrants have been issued for a Roanoke Rapids man who allegedly broke into a Pink Hill convenience store in July and stole cigarettes.
LCSO: Woman arrested for vehicle theft
Breanna Summerlin was arrested April 11 after a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed she had stolen a vehicle from the Blue Hornet Store, 6409 Hwy 258 S., on April 5. The victim of the larceny had left her vehicle at the store; upon her return to the store, she discovered her vehicle was missing.
Cold case reopened: The search for missing teen Timeka Pridgen continues
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers announced today his office is actively investigating the case of Timeka Pridgen, who was reported missing from her South Street home in La Grange on May 12, 2001. Pridgen was 16 when she went missing.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office partners with solid waste department to combat illegal dumping
Did you know dumping trash or other items on a public roadway is a crime? Due to a recent increase of illegal dumping and litter, Lenoir County officials are urging residents to dispose of household trash through regular collection services and facilities. The Lenoir County Solid Waste Department (LCSWD) has been notified of multiple instances of household waste being discarded illegally on roadsides.
KPD seeking public assistance in identifying suspects using counterfeit money
On March 14, 2023, the subjects in the photo purchased items from A&T Vape using counterfeit money. KPD is asking for public assistance with identifying the subjects in the photos.
K9 Ziva of Lenoir County Sheriff's Office receives lifesaving bullet and stab protective vest
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ziva has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Ziva’s vest was sponsored by Christopher Campanale of North Kingstown, RI and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.”