Dec. 21, 2023 - Treava Holloway, 49, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over in the Pauls Path Road area Tuesday, where a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) unit was conducting proactive enforcement.
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SWAT assists in capture of armed robbery suspects in Kinston
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 600 block of Terminal St. Kinston in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who advised that two unknown black males entered his residence and robbed him at gunpoint.
KPD and Sheriff's Office uncover marijuana operation on Railfence Drive
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for a residential home on Railfence Drive. The search lead to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation, drug paraphernalia, psilocybin mushrooms, and a AR-15 rifle. Savon Divontre Roberts (19), Jataves Ellison (19), and Joshue Javon Ellsion (22) were arrested on site and charged with the following:
KPD Cracks Down on Drug Activity on Tower Hill Road
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and KPD's D-Squad executed a search warrant at a residential home on Tower Hill Road. The search lead to the discovery of narcotics. Zarek Mattocks (22) and Zamir Mattocks (27) were arrested and charged with the following:
Statewide Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Enforcement Campaign Underway
RALEIGH – This holiday season, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program joins local and state law enforcement to urge drivers against impaired driving.
Kinston Detectives uncover altered fully automatic firearm in narcotics raid
Detectives with KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concluded an investigation related to narcotics and firearms. The investigation led to the discovery of a handgun that had been altered to fire fully automatic, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. Detectives arrested Octavius Yates at the scene for the following:
KPD's investigation results in arrest for serious offenses
On Monday, December 4, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department Criminal Investigations Division obtained warrants and arrested John Landrine, 65, of Kinston, for Second Degree Forcible Sexual Offense and Crimes Against Nature.
Traffic stop results in arrest for resisting and assault
Detectives with KPD's Violent Crime Action Team conducted a traffic stop involving Qwashaun Herring. During the traffic stop, detectives attempted to serve Herring with an Order For Arrest. During the arrest, Herring resisted and assaulted the detectives. Herring was taken into custody and charged with the following:
Greene County Sheriffs Dept and US Marshalls arrest Attempted Murder Suspect
US Marshals picked up 40 year old Christopher Michael Caudell in Greenville, NC on 11/29/2023, after Greene County Sheriff's Office Investigators charged him with Attempted Murder.
LCSO release: SCARR arrests
Two men, both out of jail on pre-trial charges, were arrested Thursday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) unit.
Kinston man arrested on drug, weapon charges
Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) unit were conducting proactive enforcement in the Pauls Path Road area of Kinston on Wednesday following resident complaints.
Mower thief caught on camera, KPD seeks help
KPD is currently attempting to identify the subject in the photograph. It was reported that he stole the mower from a resident of our community.
Violent Crime Action Team arrests conman at Richard Green Apartments
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team heard several gunshots coming from Richard Green Apartments. Detectives arrived on scene and encountered Deante Best. During the encounter Best was placed under arrest for Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun.
Man arrested on multiple drug, firearm charges
A Kinston man was arrested late last week for multiple drug and firearm crimes.
LCSO: Task force leads to six arrests
A Lenoir County task force that included four different law enforcement units conducted search warrants and proactive patrols that resulted in six felony arrests last week.
Kinston Police apprehend felon in shooting incident with stolen firearm; victim expected to recover
The firearm used in this incident was reported stolen from Greenville, NC, and Carmon is a convicted felon. Carmon has been arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under secure bond for the following: Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Injury to Personal Property.
Update: Arrest made in October bank robbery
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department apprehended Lewis without incident while investigating an unrelated matter. Lewis is being held in their jurisdiction pending extradition back to Kinston, where he will face Armed Robbery charges.
Jail kitchen staff member arrested for sex with an inmate
A Lenoir County Jail kitchen staff member has been arrested and charged with having sex with an inmate and providing the inmate with contraband.
Man arrested for break-in at Banks Elementary School
A man was arrested Friday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for a break-in at Banks Elementary School that occurred Oct. 27.
Kinston Police Department seek information in overnight shooting
On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of E. Shine St. and East St. in reference to a report of a person who had been shot.