The Lenoir County Sheriff, Jackie Rogers has confirmed that local law enforcement is at the 200 block of Taylor Heath Road in reference to a home invasion. The authorities are looking for three African-American males in all black wearing ski masks.
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Snow Hill PD arrest Break In Suspect
Snow Hill - According the the Snow Hill PD Facebook post, On 09/18/2023 SHPD responded to St. James AME Zion Church located on W. Harper Street. The church had been forcefully broken into, and the tithes and offerings had been stolen.
Suspected impaired driver leads police on low-speed chase
Officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop with Kelly Luke for suspicion of Driving While Impaired. Luke refused to stop the vehicle and left the city limits. Officers pursued Luke at very low speeds, until she eventually came to stop. Luke was arrested and charged with the following:
Kinston traffic stop leads to methamphetamine possession arrest
Officers encountered Gina Luker (44, Kinston) on a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, officers located narcotics. Luker was arrested and charged with the following:
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest: 'Ghost' Guns and Drug Charges
Officers encountered Angel Gustavo (23, Dover NC) on a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, officers located 2 "ghost" guns, narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Gustavo was arrested and charged
Sheriff Jackie Rogers announces arrest of La Grange murder suspect
According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, a Wallace man has been arrested for the murder of Anthony Harris of La Grange. “I would like to acknowledge the hard work by our investigators in this case,” Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers said. “They worked around the clock to make sure we caught the person who committed this crime. The residents of Lenoir County are lucky to have such dedicated public servants protecting them.”
Warrants obtained in Woodington MS incident
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.
Stabbing incident on E Bright St. leads to arrests
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.
LCSO: Homicide investigation underway in La Grange
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.
Kinston woman arrested over the weekend for trafficking methamphetamine
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
Man arrested after report of Indecent Exposure
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.
Kinston Police Arrest Man with 'Ghost Gun' After Parking Violation
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.
Firearm incident leads to police chase, arrest in Kinston
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.
Kinston man arrested on sex offense charges
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.
Snow Hill Police Department requesting community assistance in larceny case
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.
Greene County Sheriffs Department seeks public assistance
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.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
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.
Man arrested on 14 felony charges
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.
Residents' complaints lead to arrest of parole violator
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.
Cooper honors KPD at The Gate for being named Gang Unit of the Year
Governor Roy Cooper visited The Gate to honor the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Unit recently named Gang Unit of the Year.