On February 21, 2025, Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a reported theft in progress on the 300 block of Boy Scout Boulevard. While enroute, officers received a description of the suspect and their vehicle.
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Traffic stop leads to seizure of illegal firearms
On February 21, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of W Vernon Avenue. During the stop, officers made contact with the occupants when the passenger, Omarion Lewis (22, Trenton, NC), began reaching around the vehicle before throwing a handgun onto the dashboard.
Kinston police seek suspect in store break-in
On February 21, 2025, at 02:25 AM., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering at the 2 o'clock store located at 700 Dr MLK JR Boulevard. Surveillance footage captured video footage of the suspect. We are currently attempting to identify the subject in the photos.
Kinston police arrest armed suspect, recover stolen gun
Kinston Police Arrest Armed Suspect, Recover Stolen and Modified Firearm. On February 20, 2025, at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a shots fired call in the 1500 block of Stroud Avenue.
Lenoir County man arrested on drug, traffic charges after attempted evasion
A Lenoir County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, including possession of drugs.
C-Squad seizes two illegally possessed firearms overnight
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Adkin Street and observed an extended firearm magazine protruding from underneath the driver’s seat. Upon further investigation, officers located a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. A 17-year-old female passenger admitted ownership of the firearm.
Second breaking and entering reported at Dollar General
On February 19, 2025, at 7:32 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering at the Dollar General on King Street. Surveillance footage captured a black male wearing a black hoodie with “OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE” written on the back forcibly kicking through the door to gain entry, while a black female remained outside.
Kinston man arrested after assaulting deputies, holding family at gunpoint
A convicted felon from Kinston is behind bars without bond tonight after assaulting two Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies while they were attempting to arrest him on nearly a dozen charges, including domestic violence against a pregnant woman and her children.
Kinston Police investigate suspicious activity at Ultimate Body Shop
On February 18, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at Ultimate Body Shop.
Three arrested in La Grange for breaking and entering, larceny
Three Lenoir County residents were arrested last week on multiple breaking and entering and larceny charges after observant deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office provided proactive patrols in La Grange.
LCSO seeks help identifying suspect in Kinston BMW rim theft
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Ultimate Body Shop, 1701 W. New Bern Rd., Kinston.
Kinston man arrested for elder abuse and assault
Anthony Lynn Harris, 67, was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A-Patrol deputies who responded to a domestic assault call in the 3700 block of N.C. 55 West. Before arriving, Lenoir County Communications advised the deputies that Harris was beating an elderly female at the residence.
Juvenile charged after BB gun found at Woodington Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office officials responded to an incident at Woodington Middle School Monday involving a juvenile who was found to be in possession of a BB gun on campus.
Kinston man sentenced for indecent liberties with minor
A Kinston man was sentenced earlier this month for indecent liberties with his 15-year-old stepdaughter.
Kinston Police seek help identifying suspects in Dollar General break-in
KPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Break-In at the Dollar General
Kinston Police warn residents about cryptocurrency scams targeting victims
A variety of cryptocurrency scams, many involving Bitcoin ATMs, have recently been reported in the Kinston area. Police urge citizens to be on their guard as scammers have succeeded in stealing thousands from citizens.
Edenton man arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges
An Edenton man was arrested in Lenoir County over the weekend on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.
Two arrested, one sought in La Grange larceny case
On Thursday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a residence at 4286 Brothers Road in La Grange.
Teen leads deputies on high-speed chase from Pink Hill to Kinston
A 15-year-old from Duplin County led Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase that wound from N.C. 11 in Pink Hill onto U.S. 70 West and ended in Barnet Park in Kinston on Thursday.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of fugitive wanted from Georgia
February 5, 2025 – Officers from KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Joyner Drive, leading to the arrest of a fugitive with multiple outstanding warrants.