KPD is attempting to identify the subject in the photo. It was reported that he used counterfeit money to make a purchase at a beauty supply store in Kinston.
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Harnett County man with outstanding warrants arrested in Kinston
Julian Evan Taylor has outstanding warrants from Harnett County for second degree kidnapping, common law robbery, assault on a female and communicating threats. At around noon Sunday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the B Shift received information he was hiding in the 3900 block of Cayla Beth’s Lane in Kinston.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concludes three-month investigation
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concluded a three-month investigation that led to the arrest of Travis Moore for the following:
KPD violent Crime Action Team search leads to firearm and narcotics arrest
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team with the assistance of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office's SCARR Unit obtained a search warrant for 206 Heard Street. The search led to the discovery of a firearm and narcotics. Calvin Holloway was arrested and placed in the LC Jail for the following charges:
Greene County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance
The Greene Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect from a breaking and entering that occurred to a residential outbuilding late Monday night 07/24/2023 in the Jason Area. The unknown suspect left with various tools.
La Grange woman arrested for murder of her 6-day-old child
The mother of a 6-day-old infant that died early last year has been arrested for the murder of her child.
Greene County Man arrested for Attempted First Degree Murder
A Greene County man was arrested Friday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for attempted first degree murder.
Man arrested after traffic stop on meth charges
Following a traffic stop on Wednesday, a 63-year-old man was charged with trafficking and selling methamphetamine.
LCSO seizes more than two ounces of heroin, man arrested
Carlos Earl Field, 33, of Hookerton, was arrested Wednesday at a residence on Caswell Street in Kinston after investigators seized more than 2 ounces of heroin from Field at the residence.
Officers respond to disturbance with a firearm, make arrest
Officers from A-Squad responded to the area of E New Bern Rd for a subject causing a disturbance with a firearm. Officers located the offender a short distance from the area with assistance of witnesses. Officer initiated a traffic stop with the offender, Chuck Griffin.
Arrest warrants issued in tragic death of 6-year-old child
This is an update to the death of a child that occurred in Lenoir County on Nov. 26, 2022. On Friday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office obtained arrest warrants for Brittany Evon Strickland, 32, and Michelle Evon Strickland, 50, both of Jackson County.
KPD apprehend suspect with concealed firearm in narcotic investigation
Officers from C-Squad encountered Jarviel Johnson (23) during a narcotic investigation. During the encounter, Officers located a concealed firearm, During the discovery of the firearm, Johnson began actively resisting. Johnson was arrested and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Men arrested on meth charges following joint investigation
Following a joint investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, two men have been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine.
From Cold to Closed: Update on Kinston's 2021 homicide
During the month of July 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Investigations Division and the departments Violent Criminal Action Team were able to obtain vital information in the case. This information led detectives to obtain warrants for Ernest McCotter (31) of Hampton, VA and Deshawn Maye (30) of Kinston for the murder of Jerome Gadson on March 14th, 2021.
Kinston Police apprehend robbery suspects
On July 20th, 2023, at approximately 9:00am officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred on the 2100 block of West Rd. in Kinston N.C. Upon arrival officers met with the victim who described two subjects that had robbed him of his belongings and ran into a residence on West. Rd.
La Grange woman arrested on drug charge
After multiple resident complaints near a La Grange residence led to a narcotics investigation, a 60-year-old woman was arrested on a controlled substance charge this week.
Arrests made after firearm discovered in traffic stop
Officers from C-Squad initiated a traffic stop and located a concealed firearm. After an investigation, officers charged Trevon Berry (27 of Cary NC) with possession of a firearm by felon and carrying a concealed gun. Nasier Taylor (22 of Warrenton NC) was also charged with carrying a concealed gun. Both were placed in the LC Jail under secured bonds.
Update: arrest made in murder investigation
**UPDATE** On July 12, 2023, KPD Violet Crime Action Team received information that Retho Gardner was hiding out at a residence on the 900 block of Candlewood Dr. Gardner had 1st Degree Murder warrants for the homicide of Franklin Bowden. After an investigation, a search warrant was obtained by detectives. KPD SWAT, Patrol, and ALE assisted with the execution of the search warrant. Gardner surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody.
Man arrested on marijuana, firearms charges
A narcotics investigation on Friday resulted in the arrest of a Ridgeview Drive man on marijuana and firearms charges.
LCSO: License checkpoint ends with arrest, multiple drug charges
A red Nissan Altima driven by Christine Marie Roe, 46, was stopped at a checkpoint on Goodman Road near Central Avenue on Saturday after LCSO deputies noted the driver possibly being under the influence of narcotics.