A-Squad Officers conducted a traffic stop with Travis Myers (23) for motor vehicle violations. The traffic stop led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and a concealed firearm. Myers was taken into custody and charged with the following:
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KPD detective arrests man for indecent exposure in Wal-Mart
On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., a plain clothes detective with the Kinston Police Department was conducting foot patrols in Wal-Mart, 4101 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. While in the store, the detective observed Nelson Hemby, 51, of Pink Hill, following women and children while inappropriately touching himself.
KPD Arrests man for attempted murder and weapon charges
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team received information from NC License & Theft Agents related to Okeith Parker (39). Parker had active Order For Arrest related to Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, and Possession of a Firearm by Felon.
Kinston Tobacco Shop break-In thwarted, two suspects apprehended
KPD's B-Squad Officers were dispatched to a report of a Breaking and Entering at the Tobacco & Vape shop located at 1308 W. Vernon Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and reviewed video footage showing two subjects attempting to enter the establishment, one wearing a paintball mask.
Motor vehicle stop leads to narcotics, gun charges
Officers from B-Squad stopped a gray Ford Mustang for motor vehicle violations. While speaking with the driver, Monderico Shivar, Officers observed narcotic violations and had Shivar exit the vehicle. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a concealed handgun and narcotics.
La Grange man arrested on separate B&E incidents
A La Grange man has been arrested for breaking and entering twice on Bulltown Road.
Sherrod Jones Jr arrested in Kinston for fleeing heroin, fentanyl sentence
On January 8th 2024, KPD’s Detectives received information from the Greenville Police VCAT Unit that Sherrod Jones Jr was hiding out in a residence on W Washington Ave.
Kinston Police apprehend Wyche following citizen tip
Final Case Update: On Sunday, January 7, 2024, members of the Kinston Police Department received a tip from a concerned citizen in reference to the whereabouts of Matthew Wyche. A short time later, officers located Wyche near the 300 block of N. Queen St. Wyche was arrested without incident and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under a secured bond.
Update: Warrant obtained in armed robbery
Warrants have been obtained for Matthew Wyche, 34, of Kinston, for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Wyche should be considered Armed and Dangerous.
Kinston Police investigating armed robbery at tobacco store
On Friday, January 5th, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to Kinston Tobacco and Vape, 719 N. Queen St. Kinston, in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the victims, who advised that an unknown black male entered the business and demanded money. The suspect was armed and fled on foot after receiving cash from the clerk.
KPD seeks public assistance related to armed robbery
KPD needs the community’s help in identifying the subject in the photos. This is related to an armed robbery that just occurred. We will have more information at a later time.
Over 20 years sentencing in Kinston's high-profile murder case
On Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, Taquan Travontah Jakel Darden pled guilty to the murder of Nathaniel Crawford. Darden received a 240-300 month active sentence regarding the murder, followed by a consecutive 64-89 month active sentence stemming from a robbery case that occurred within the county.
KPD seeks public help to identify suspects in forgery case
KPD Detectives are currently attempting to identify the subjects in the photos. This incident is related to a forgery & uttering and obtaining property by false pretense. Case # 23-35568
D-Squad apprehends four in stolen vehicle on Vernon Avenue
D-Squad received information that a stolen vehicle was traveling on Vernon Avenue. Officers observed the vehicle and confirmed it was stolen from Virginia. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made the following arrest:
Kinston woman is in jail with no bond following a drug arrest
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.
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: