All in Crime
The Kinston Police Department has issued a stern advisory to residents regarding the operation of unregistered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road motorcycles on city streets. The department has observed a concerning increase in the use of these vehicles in inappropriate settings, which not only endangers the operators but also poses a significant threat to bystanders and other motorists.
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, at approximately 8:13 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of West Road in Kinston in reference to a shooting. The victim, Marquetta Norman, 35-year-old female from Greensboro, was shot in the neck by an unknown suspect.
On August 10, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department, the United States Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office were able to apprehend Dionate Whitson, 23, of Asheville N.C. during a traffic stop on Hwy 70 West in Kinston, N.C.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is currently looking assistance from the public regarding a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning 08/06/2023 on Willow Green Rd.
On August 5th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department were conducting patrols in reference to suspicious activity along the 500 block of Larkspur Rd. During that time, they encountered the individual pictured below, who fled from officers and tossed a stolen firearm in the process
An officer on D-Squad observed a Dodge Charger crash into a Chevrolet SUV at the intersection of Herritage Street and Airport Road. As the officer approached the vehicle crash, the Dodge Charger fled the scene. The officer was able to catch up to the Dodge Charger and identify the driver as Ian Adams (36). Adams was taken into custody for Felony Hit & Run and Driving While Impaired.
KPD is attempting to identify the vehicle in the photo below. It was involved in a felonious hit and run (vehicle vs pedestrian). The pedestrian was was walking on E Shine Street when vehicle struck him/her. The pedestrian was transported to UNC Lenoir for non-life threatening injuries.
Snow Hill - According to the Greene County Sheriffs Department Facebook page, the Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 28 year old John Randolph Sauls of Snow Hill for narcotics and weapons violations after leaving the scene of an accident on August 3, 2023.
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Shaquann Patrice Truzy of Goldsboro is wanted by the Kinston Police Department for fail return hired motor vehicle and larceny of motor vehicle.
KPD is attempting to identify the man in the photo, possibly goes by "RJ". Anyone with information is asked to call the KPD Tip Line: 252-939-4020 Crime Stoppers: 252-523-4444 or by submitting a tip on the KPD tip app.
Officers on C-Squad encountered Marlake Velez on E Lenoir Avenue. During the encounter, Velez fled from officers. Officers were able apprehend Velez shortly after a foot pursuit behind a residence on E Lenoir Avenue.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concluded an investigation related to criminal activity that involved the distribution of illegal narcotics. A search warrant was for 2207 Ivey Road was obtained and served. During the search, officers located methamphetamine, prescription pills, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. The following offenders were arrested and charged at the scene:
Last week, the Greene County Sheriff's Office along with Snow Hill Police Department completed its annual Active Shooter training at Greene County Middle School.
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.
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 concluded a three-month investigation that led to the arrest of Travis Moore for the following:
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:
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.
The mother of a 6-day-old infant that died early last year has been arrested for the murder of her child.
A Greene County man was arrested Friday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for attempted first degree murder.
