A traffic stop for an expired registration plate for the driver of a vehicle resulted in the arrest of the passenger by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies for multiple drug charges.
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LCSO seeks public assistance in homicide investigation
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in a homicide investigation.
LCSO: Traffic stop leads to arrests, felony charges
John Marchand, 38, and Gina Luker, 45, were stopped by SCARR unit detectives for an equipment violation while the detectives were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of U.S. 258 North. During the stop, the detectives established probable cause for a search and located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Two La Grange men arrested for stealing church wheelchair access ramps
Two La Grange men have been arrested for stealing wheelchair access ramps at a Kinston church.
Kinston Police Department investigates stolen lottery tickets
The Kinston Police Department (KPD) has been actively investigating a case involving stolen lottery tickets. Following a thorough investigation, detectives obtained multiple warrants for two individuals: Alexis Darden, 26, of Goldsboro, NC, and Marquell Gibbs, 32, of Lenoir County.
Two arrested in Kinston drug bust involving 75 pounds of marijuana
Two La Grange residents were arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on Monday after more than 75 pounds of marijuana was located at a Hullwood Drive residence in Kinston.
KPD responds to disturbance, officer involved in dog shooting incident
On January 7, 2025, prior to 3:00 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Terminal Street in reference to a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, a suspect was arrested.
Kinston Police seek help identifying suspect in church burglary
KPD detectives are currently attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported the broke into Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Church on January 1, 2025, and stole several items.
KPD D-Squad officers arrest driver for stolen vehicle and outstanding warrant
On January 6, 2024, Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad officers received information regarding a stolen motor vehicle from Pitt County. Officers quickly located the vehicle on the 400 block of E King Street and initiated a traffic stop.
Lenoir County woman arrested for methamphetamine possession
On January 4, 2025, at approximately 7:02 PM, A-Squad officers initiated a traffic stop on Highway 70 due to fictitious registration. During the stop, officers conducted a K9 search of the vehicle, and KPD K9, Knox, alerted to the presence of narcotics inside.
Snow Hill Police seek help identifying suspect in Family Dollar theft
On January 2, 2025, Snow Hill Police Department responded to 420 Kingold Blvd (Family Dollar) in reference to a larceny that had just occurred. Once on scene, officers learned that the female in the photo below walked out the of store with an undisclosed amount of items
KPD seeks help identifying suspect in stolen lottery ticket case
KPD is attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported he cashed multiple stolen lottery tickets in December, 2024.
SCARR unit arrests four in Lenoir County during December enforcement
Throughout the last two weeks of December, the Lenoir County Street Crimes and Ready Response (SCARR) unit performed proactive enforcement throughout the county, which led to four arrests.
New Year's traffic incidents lead to multiple impaired driving arrests and vehicle pursuit
Kinston Police Officers made several arrests over the New Year’s, with a focus on impaired driving and a vehicle pursuit.
Wheelchair ramps stolen from church
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office requests the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Rivermont Baptist Church, 2478 US-258, Kinston. On Dec. 28, at approximately 10:30 am, an unidentified person drove onto the church property and stole two wheelchair access ramps (one aluminum ramp and one wooden ramp).