Over the past several months, members of the Kinston Police Department have noticed a significant increase in the number of checks stolen after being mailed to various businesses located in Kinston.
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Eight arrested in Greene County Sheriff’s Office drug investigations
Over the last two months, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with NC ALE Agents, and Farmville PD Narcotics Detective, conducted several drug investigations throughout Greene County. During the last week Investigators served search warrants at three different locations, which lead to arrests on several felony drug charges.
Lenoir County duo arrested in stolen vehicle with firearm
C-Squad officers received information related to a vehicle stolen from Wilmington NC. Officers located the vehicle traveling on HWY 11 and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Sklyer Potter (22, Lenoir County) and Andrea Milhoan (35, Lenoir County) were taken into custody. Milhoan, a convicted felon was also in possession of firearm. Both offenders were placed in the the LC Jail for the following:
Snow Hill man arrested for drugs, gun during traffic stop
Officers on C-Squad initiated a traffic stop with Dewyer Freeman (32, Snow Hill, NC). During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations. During a search, officers located over 50 grams of marijuana packed for distribution and a concealed firearm. Freeman was arrested without incident and placed in the LC Jail for the following:
Snow Hill resident arrested for multiple charges at McDonald's
Officers on C-Squad responded to a report of someone attempting to use a stolen bank card at McDonalds. Officers arrived and found Mohnee Bostic (26, Snow Hill, NC) at the scene in possession of the stolen bank card and a stolen vehicle. Bostic was arrested and charged with the following:
Kinston man faces DWI charges after S Queen license check
Officers on A-Squad were conducting a license checkpoint on S Queen Street. Officers encountered Bernard Smith (50, Kinston) and suspected impairment. Officers conducted their investigation and determined impairment. Smith was arrested for Driving While Impaired in placed in the LC Jail.
Stolen vehicle recovery leads to multiple charges for Kinston man
A-Squad officers received information related to a stolen motor vehicle from Greenville NC. Officers were advised that Kewon Hardy (24, Kinston) had warrants for the Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and Hardy
Teen charged with murder in Anthony Williams' death
Sheriff Matt Sasser reports a second arrest made in William "Anthony" Williams Jr. homicide case. On 02/08/2024, Greene County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested 18-year-old Shayquan Williams of Hookerton. Through interviews and other evidence Investigators were able to obtain a warrant on Williams for an open count of murder.
Kinston Police's proactive measures cut violent crime rates
Last year the Kinston Police Department outlined its strategic objectives, focusing on reducing violent crime through proactive measures and enhancing community relations. Those goals have paid off with a reduction in murders and violent crime.
La Grange man charged after shooting incident at J's Place
On February 3, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, members of the Kinston Police Department were called to Jay’s Place, 110 W. Blount St. Kinston, N.C., to assist the staff with crowd control as a party was ending. Within minutes of officers arriving, a confrontation between patrons took place, and officers heard multiple shots being fired.
KPD arrests suspect in shooting that wounded local man
KPD Detectives obtained warrants on Zyshawn Smith (20) for Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury.
Ayden man arrested for narcotic impairment after collision
KPD Officers on A-Squad responded to a vehicle collision at Dr MLK JR Blvd & Beasley Street. Officer made contact with Bryan Burwell (27 of Ayden NC). Burwell, the driver of one of the vehicles, showed signs of impairment and evidence at the scene suggested it was drug related.
Vehicle collides with structure; driver charged with DWI
A-Squad Officers responded to a vehicle collision (vehicle vs structure). Officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. Officers determined the driver, Koriey Davis (25) was Driving While Impaired (DWI) at the time of the crash. Davis was taken into custody for DWI and officers served 2 unrelated Orders for Arrest. Davis was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Deep Run man arrested for methamphetamine distribution
A 65-year-old Deep Run man has been arrested by detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a three-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
Three month narcotics investigation results in three arrested for drug charges.
A three-month narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three La Grange residents on a myriad of drug charges.
LCSO: Two arrested on multiple felony charges
Two Kinston men have been arrested by officials with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges related to the theft of a trailer and drug possession.
Arrest Made in Greene County teen's homicide case
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and NC SBI make an arrest in the murder of 17-year-old William “Anthony” Devon Williams Jr.
Community assistance sought in Kinston shooting investigation
On Friday, January 26, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Williams St. in reference to a report of a subject that had been shot
U.S. Marshals offer up to $10K for NC man charged with wife’s murder
The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Conover man wanted by the U.S. Marshals and Conover Police Department for first-degree murder.
D-Squad traffic stop leads to concealed gun, cocaine arrest
Officers on D-Squad initiated a traffic stop with Amalier Rodriguez (23) of Chesapeake VA. During the investigation officers located a concealed firearm and cocaine on Rodriguez. Rodriguez was arrested and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.