Two people have been arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for illegally providing drugs to inmates at the Lenoir County Jail.
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Kinston Police Arrest Three in Fraud Case Involving Stolen Checks
Kinston, NC – The Kinston Police Department (KPD) has been actively investigating a fraud case involving stolen checks from Blizzard Walls Inc. The suspects in this case forged and deposited the stolen checks, leading to multiple arrests.
Update: Kinston police arrest suspect in Airport Road shooting
UPDATE: On March 25, 2025, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) and A-Squad, with assistance from the Department of Adult Corrections, successfully took Jamarion Gray into custody.
Letter to the editor: Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers responds to previous letter to the editor
I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to a letter to the editor of Neuse News that was written by Jennifer Shrader and published Tuesday.
Letter to the editor: If it happens twice in the same week, it’s on the way to being a habit
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has, according to its own reports in the last week, arrested two people and put them in jail here just as soon as they were released from their prison sentences elsewhere in the state. Both have drug charges.
Kinston Police Department arrests update
A recap of recent Kinston Police Department social media releases on area arrests.
LCSO release: 911 calls from Sunday's shooting incident involving Amazon trucks, head on collision
We are not planning to hold a press conference on this event today; the incidents remain under investigation by the LCSO and the State Highway Patrol.
LCSO release on shooting into Amazon vehicles, head-on collision on N.C. 11
A Charlotte man is in critical condition after shooting at three Amazon delivery trucks Sunday morning and then being involved in a vehicle accident while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Kinston woman charged for stealing from yard sale
A Kinston woman was charged by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office with two misdemeanor crimes Tuesday for stealing items from a yard sale.
Lenoir County woman charged with meth distribution after release from prison
A Lenoir County woman went from being behind bars at the N.C. Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh on Tuesday to immediately being arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on methamphetamine charges.
La Grange man released from prison immediately arrested for meth trafficking in Lenoir County
A La Grange man was released from Sanford Correctional Center on Saturday and was then immediately arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for trafficking methamphetamine.
La Grange man out on pretrial release for murder arrested after fleeing checkpoint, found with stolen firearm
A La Grange man out of jail on pretrial release for murder was arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Friday after trying to evade a driver’s license checkpoint and being found with a stolen firearm.
Lenoir County man arrested for failing to report address as registered sex offender
A registered sex offender who failed to notify officials of his change of address was arrested today by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Kinston police seek suspect in Airport Road shooting
The Kinston Police Department’s (KPD) Investigations Division has obtained warrants for Jamarion Tylee Gray (21, of Kinston) in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 3, 2025, on the 300 block of Airport Road.
Registered sex offender behind bars after failing to update change of address
A registered sex offender is behind bars after failing to notify officials he had changed addresses.
Traffic enforcement leads to arrest and multiple charges
On March 14, 2025, the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad conducted a checking station on the 800 block of Queen Street, leading to multiple violations being addressed. Our officers remain committed to ensuring the safety of our roadways and enforcing traffic laws.
Kinston Police Department seeks public's help in locating wanted subject
The Kinston Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Bryson Bradley, 21 years old, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Korie Williams on September 20, 2024. Bradley has been evading authorities since the incident, and law enforcement is actively seeking his arrest.
Arrest made in Exotic Tobacco and Vape break-in
On March 9, 2025, Kinston Police Department (KPD) officers responded to a breaking and entering at Exotic Tobacco and Vape, located at 805 Hardee Rd. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front door had been smashed open with a large brick.
Greene County Sheriff's Office investigating vehicle break-ins in Walstonburg
On the morning of 03/11/2025, the Greene County Sheriff's Office received several reports in the Town of Walstonburg and surrounding area regarding vehicle break in's that occurred during the early morning hours.
Napa Auto Parts suspect arrested
On March 3, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a theft at Napa Auto Parts on W Vernon Avenue. Security camera images were shared on the department’s Facebook page, and with the support of our community, the suspect was identified as Jason Moore, 42, of Lenoir County.