Appreciated cooperation from neighboring sheriff’s offices in Greene County and Jones County has helped Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office over the previous 24 hours.
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Two month narcotics investigation ends with La Grange man's arrest
A two-month narcotics investigation ended Thursday with the arrest of a La Grange man on a plethora of charges.
Greene County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in narcotics investigation
The Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 45-year-old, Qusim Haneffe Maine Sr. of the Jason area, Tuesday afternoon, for the sell of heroin and meth.
Snow Hill Police and Greene County Sheriff's Office unite against drug trade
Officer L. Perry conducted a traffic stop on US 258 bypass in Snow Hill. Officer Perry was assisted by Greene County Sheriff’s Office narcotics units after the initial stop was made. GCSO's K9 "Sasha" alerted on the vehicle and a thorough search was conducted of the vehicle.
LCSO: Search ends in Greene County man's arrest
A man was taken into custody by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office in the 2100 block of Paul’s Path this afternoon following a search that included an LCSO canine.
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Lindsay Gardner, 32, of Pink Hill was arrested today.
LCSO: Section of Liddell Road blocked by Sheriff's Office, stay clear
All traffic on Liddell Road -- from Eric Sparrow Road to Old Pink Hill Road -- has been blocked by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office due to a barricaded subject at a Liddell Road residence. When the situation is resolved, the road will re-open.
LCSO: Two month long narcotic investigation ends with 2 arrests, multiple drug charges
As a result of the investigation, along with the execution of the search warrants, a total of six firearms, more than 500 grams of cocaine, approximately 19 grams of fentanyl, Schedule VI-controlled substance and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were seized.
Kinston murder suspect caught in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 2328 hours officers responded to the 400 block of N. Davis St. in regards to a shooting. Upon arrival officers located Franklin Antonio Bowden II deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
LCSO investigating suicide within Lenoir County Jail
Christopher Shawn Tyndall, 38, of Pink Hill, was found unresponsive in the jail and was transported to UNC Lenoir Health Care, where he later passed away.
LCSO: Woman found unresponsive, later arrested on drug charges
On Sunday, the woman, Tammy Arnita Manning, was discovered unresponsive in her vehicle on Tick Bite Road in Grifton. When LCSO patrol units on A-Shift responded to the suspicious vehicle complaint, medical personnel were providing care to her.
Dan Perry: Biden's mismanagement, concerns grow over nation's future
Earlier this week, I received a handwritten letter from Senator John Kennedy regarding the unstable conditions of our country, which was highly critical of the Biden administration. Here's how it started out:
Arrest Made in Kinston Paramedic Shooting Case
The Kinston Police Department obtained warrants for Brennan Dijuon Hill (23) of Kinston in regard to Sunday’s shooting of a Lenoir County Paramedic. On Monday, May 29, 2023, officers with the KPD apprehended Hill. Hill was taken to the Magistrate where he was placed under a secured bond and released to the custody of the Lenoir County Jail.
Kinston Police Obtain First Degree Murder Warrants for Mario Devon King
The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Mario Devon King (34) in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. Mr. King is wanted for First Degree Murder and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Lenoir County Sheriff's office seeks public help in fraud investigation
Can you identify this person? The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is investigating fraudulent activity of a bank account; investigators would like to speak to the person in this photo that was taken from an automatic teller machine in Lenoir County on March 20. If you have information about the identity of this person, please contact the LCSO Investigations Division at 252-559-6140 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
Active investigation underway after fatal gun violence in Kinston
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.
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.