A man wanted on multiple charges was apprehended Wednesday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and sent to jail with new charges and no bond.
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Weekend sees three arrests for driving while impaired
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at around 8:46 p.m., Leonardo Orgas, 44, of Snow Hill, NC, was driving westbound in the eastbound lane of US Hwy 70 when he was stopped by KPD’s A-Squad. After an investigation, Orgas was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired.
KPD arrests man wanted for federal probation violations during stop
On September 13, 2024, KPD officers conducted a traffic stop with Rico Davis (30 of Lenoir County). Officers discovered Davis was wanted for Federal Probation Violations. Officers took Davis in custody without incident. Davis was placed in the LC Jail without bond.
KPD assists probation check, arrests felon with firearm and drugs
KPD officers on D-Squad responded to a residence on the 900 block of Savannah Lane at the request of The Department of Adult Corrections. KPD was requested to stand by while the Probation Officer conducted a residential check on Michael Stevens (22 years old).
Fugitive arrested in Kinston on fraud charges from two states
A fugitive from Ohio and Pennsylvania was arrested and jailed Thursday in Kinston by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift deputies.
Kinston man arrested following narcotics investigation
A Kinston man who was arrested following a narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the State Bureau of Investigation in 2023 has been sentenced.
Kinston man arrested after shots fired on Big John Road
A Kinston man was arrested Tuesday after shots were fired outside a Big John Road residence.
13 year-old juvenile breaks into convenience store
On September 9, 2024 at approximately 12:51 a.m. officers on D-Squad responded to a B&E at 801 Greenbriar Road. Officers arrived on scene and located the front door had been broken into. Officers were immediately able to identify the suspect as a 13 year-old Kinston resident.
Kinston man arrested after fleeing from officers during traffic stop
On September 8, 2024, officers from D-Squad were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree when officers observed a vehicle occupied by Jalen Andrews (22 of Kinston) who was wanted for felony probation warrants.
Lenoir County man charged with DWI after being involved in a vehicle crash
On September 7, 2024, at approximately 1:39 p.m., officers on B-Squad responded to a single vehicle crash in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver, Randy Powell (43 of Lenoir County) unresponsive.
Police ask for help identifying man in lottery ticket theft
The KPD is currently attempting to identify the subject in the photo. It was reported that he stole lottery tickets from the Murphy Express.
La Grange man charged with DWI after Motor Vehicle Crash
On September 3, 2024 at approximately 11:07 pm, officers responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 258 North. Officers arrived on scene and located Daniel Cooley (49 of La Grange).
Seven Springs man charged with DWI after vehicle crash
On September 4, 2024, at approximately 07:45 am, officers from KPD's A-Squad responded to Frances Place & Independence Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash
KPD: Deep Run man arrested for possession of ecstasy
On September 3, 2024, Officers on D-Squad were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree Apartments. During this time, officers observed a vehicle parked with the door open. Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with Charles Cox (31 of Deep Run, NC) sitting in the back seat.
KPD Case Update: Another arrest made in connection to August shooting at Mitchell Wooten
On Friday, August 30, 2024, Tyrone Artis (23 of Kinston) was arrested for his involvement in this incident. Artis was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond
LCSO: Two arrested, charged with larceny
David Newsome, 44, and Tracy Newsome, 49, both of Kinston, were arrested last Thursday after allegedly stealing metal from a Judy Lane residence.
Police arrest man hiding behind cone after Kinston break-in
On August 29, 2024, officers on B-Squad responded B-Squad responded to a report of a breaking & entering at a residence on Terminal Street.
Man arrested after assaulting officers at Food Lion on Herritage Street
On August 29, 2024, officers on D-Squad responded to a report of a trespass at Food Lion located at 2407 N Herritage Street. Officers arrived on scene and were advised Henri Frizzell had previously been banned from the property and had returned.
Kinston police arrest three suspects in Mitchell Wooten shooting case
On August 29th, 2024, Detectives with the Kinston Police Department obtained and served warrants on Davontae Moore, T-Derrik Artis. Detectives also obtained additional warrants for Joshua Wilson. All of these warrants were related to the shooting that occurred in Mitchell Wooten on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Kinston Police investigating shooting incident
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 11:21 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the 15 building of Mitchell Wooten complex. Upon arrival, officers found Sylvester Arrington, 36, of Kinston, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.