All in Crime
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has obtained warrants for the arrest of Kegan Van Damke of Lewisville in regards to the break-in reported at Woodington Middle School. Damke has not yet been taken into custody. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Damke is asked to contact the Lenoir County Crime Stoppers tip line at 252-523-4444 or to contact their local authorities.
KPD officers responded to a stabbing that occurred on the 900 block of E Bright St. The investigation led to the arrest of Demonsha Carr and Branden Pridgen. Both offenders were charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
The deceased body of Anthony Harris, 51, was discovered at his residence on ND’s Lane in La Grange today. While the cause of death has not been determined, the LCSO is investigating the death as a homicide.
A 30-year-old Kinston woman was arrested over the weekend for trafficking methamphetamine. Jessica Anne West was arrested Sunday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office officials after more than 58 grams of methamphetamine was discovered at an Andy Lane residence
Officers responded to UNC Lenoir for a report of indecent exposure involving Michael Hardy (62). It was reported that Hardy exposed his genitals to multiple people (including children between the ages of 11 & 12). Hardy was arrested for Indecent Exposure and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Officers encountered Jamaurus Sutton for a parking violation. During the encounter, Sutton provided a false name to officers. As officers discovered Sutton's true identity, he began to refuse to follow lawful orders. Sutton was subsequently placed under arrest for Obstruct and Delay.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving Rakiem Moore pointing a firearm at an individual. Moore left the area prior to officers arriving.
A 42-year-old Kinston man has been arrested on sex offense charges against a 13-year-old girl. On Sept. 3, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received information from a concerned parent about alleged inappropriate behavior between an adult male and a juvenile female. The LCSO investigation led the agency to press charges against Virgil Todd Chase for attempted statutory sex and indecent liberties with a minor.
SHPD is requesting the community's assistance with identifying these subjects in reference to a larceny that occurred on 09/10/2023 at the Family Dollar located on Kingold Blvd.
On 09/08/2023 around 7:40 pm Greene County Deputies responded to the Maury area in reference to a 21 year old male who had been shot.
Officers on C-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Seth Griffin (22) related to a Driving While Impaired investigation. The investigation lead to Griffin's arrest for Driving While Impaired and Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, he was also cited for additional traffic offenses. Griffin was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
A Dudley man was arrested today on 14 felony charges and placed in the Lenoir County Jail in response to multiple larceny and breaking-and-entering incidents at area sweepstakes businesses. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating the incidents since late July.
A 23-year-old Kinston man is being held without bond following complaints from concerned residents that led to a traffic stop and felony charges.
Governor Roy Cooper visited The Gate to honor the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Unit recently named Gang Unit of the Year.
On August 29th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department, NCDMV Division of License and Theft, and the Lenoir County Sheriffs Office SCARR Team concluded a 2-month drug trafficking investigation.
On Friday 08-25-2023, Greene County Deputies arrested 50 year old Christopher Warren Braxton of Maury for Murder.
A Kinston man has been arrested for breaking into several area sweepstakes establishments and committing felony larceny.
Greene County Deputies arrested 33 year old Larry Atkinson Jr of Maury Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop.
On August 21, 2023, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff Support Services took Ms. Turzy into custody while she was inside the court room.
On Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department located the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the shooting of Marquetta Norman on August 10th, 2023. A traffic stop was subsequently conducted, and detectives were able to apprehend Marquez Johnson, 18, of Kinston for his involvement in the crime. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a Glock 9mm handgun.
