A La Grange Elementary School teacher has been charged with assaulting a child at her school.
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Statewide St. Patrick’s Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Underway
Luck won’t be on the side of those who choose to drink and drive as St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated over the coming week.
KPD links vehicle fire and theft to Jones County case
KPD Detectives with the Investigation Division were actively investigating a vehicle fire that occurred on 02/23/2024 and a stolen vehicle report that occurred on 02/25/2024.
Two Arrested in Kinston for trespass and firearms violations
Officers from C-Squad and the Violent Crime Action Team attempted to check out with two subjects for a trespass violation. When the offenders saw the officers, they fled on foot. Officers apprehend the offenders and located 2 firearms.
UPDATE: Victim in Sunday night's shooting has died
Sunday night’s shooting incident started with a minor traffic accident in which the parties involved — Shy’mecca Epps and the 17-year-old juvenile and the victim (Amie Heath) and her boyfriend — agreed to settle between themselves and exchange money.
Double Trouble: Repeat DWI arrest for Kinston woman
Officers on A-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Aaliah Anderson (27, Kinston). During the traffic stop officers suspected Anderson was impaired. After an investigation was complete, Anderson was arrested for Driving While Impaired.
School proximity aggravates charges in Ward's drug arrest
In January, 2024, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) responded to drug complaints related to Iverson Ward. VCAT Detectives conducted an investigation and on February 27, 2024, obtained a search warrant for Ward's residence.
Cocaine and marijuana found at Hwy 11 checkpoint arrest
A-Squad was conducting a license checkpoint on Hwy 11 and Liberty Hill Road. Dorian Powell approached the checkpoint and officers observed narcotic violations. During the investigations, officers located cocaine and marijuana.
Two children found malnourished and alone in Carver Courts
On February 21, 2024, members of the Kinston Police Department were called to assist the Lenoir Department of Social Services at an apartment in Carver Courts Housing Community after two small children were found malnourished and home alone.
Two Wilson men arrested for concealed stolen firearm possession
Officers on D-Squad made contact with Anthony Gilliam (51 of Wilson) and Tahrique Watson (27 of Wilson) for a possible Trespass violation. During this incident, officers located a concealed firearm.
Kinston Police apprehend suspect in linked hit & run cases
KPD Officers responded to a report of a Hit & Run at Old Snow Hill Road and E Highland Avenue. While on scene and investigating the incident, officers were notified of a second Hit & Run at Pierce Road and N Queen Street.
Kinston Police Department warns of surge in stolen checks
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.
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.