On Monday, August 12, 2025, a registered sex offender was arrested in Lenoir County for failing to report a change of address, as required by North Carolina law.
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Deceased Female Located Near Pauls Path in Lenoir County
According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, a deceased female has been discovered on Pauls Path near Falling Creek Road, located between Kinston and LaGrange.
KPD Update: Arrest made in shooting investigation
Kinston Police Department Detectives have obtained warrants for Kendall Forbes, 21, of Lenoir County, in connection with a recent shooting incident. With assistance from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Forbes was taken into custody during a traffic stop.
Kinston Police Department: Shooting Investigation – Herbert Drive
At approximately 7:03 a.m. today, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of gunfire on Herbert Drive. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a residence had been struck. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Traffic stop leads to arrest and vehicle seizure
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on East Washington Avenue for a motor vehicle violation.
Kinston Police arrest driver following vehicle pursuit
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:33 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on East Blount Street. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief pursuit.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests
On August 2, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 258 North for a motor vehicle violation.
Arrest made following assault on N. Queen Street
On August 2, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 500 block of North Queen Street in reference to a reported physical altercation.
KPD arrests suspect in stolen vehicle investigation
On July 31, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Tower Hill Road.
KPD arrests armed suspect following disturbance
On July 30, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a reported disturbance on the 900 block of Herbert Drive.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Gun Store Burglary Suspects
On the morning of July 27th, 2025, three individuals were captured on surveillance video breaking into First Light Guns & Ammo, located on North Caswell Street in La Grange.
KPD assists in arrest of wanted fugitive from Washington County
On July 28, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence in the 900 block of Cameron Drive to assist in locating 23-year-old William Alphin.
Arrest made in drive-by shooting investigation on Ferndale Lane
On July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:11 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a drive-by shooting in the 1100 block of Ferndale Lane. Upon arrival, officers located a 42-year-old male victim who had sustained an injury to his right arm. The victim was transported to ECU Health for treatment. Further examination revealed the injury was caused by glass fragments, not a direct gunshot wound.
Search warrant leads to firearms seizure and arrest in attempted murder investigation
On July 29, 2025, Kinston Police Department Detectives continued their investigation into the July 26, 2025, attempted murder that occurred in Richard Green Court. As part of the ongoing case, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence of 18-year-old Cameron Williams, located in Carver Courts.
Update: Shooting investigation underway on Richard Green Court, suspect in custody
On July 27, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad, along with investigators, responded to a report of a shooting on Richard Green Court.
Two arrested following hit and run into structure on Herbert Drive
On July 26, 2025, at approximately 2:42 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to the 900 block of Herbert Drive in reference to a vehicle that had crashed into a structure. While responding, officers were advised that the driver was attempting to flee the scene.
Stolen vehicle tracked via GPS leads to arrest in Jones County
On July 25, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a residence on Duggins Drive in reference to a reported motor vehicle theft. While officers were on scene taking the report, the vehicle owner was able to provide GPS location data showing the stolen vehicle’s location in Jones County, North Carolina.
Arrest made following traffic stop involving impaired driver and firearm
On July 25, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle previously linked to a disturbance call. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers made contact with the driver, identified as 52-year-old John Holmes of Snow Hill, North Carolina.
Arrest made following shots fired call
Following the recent shooting incident in the St. Johns area, investigators identified Sentelle Leonard (25 of Goldsboro) as the primary suspect. Detectives secured arrest warrants for Leonard on the following charges:
Jones County Sheriff’s Office: Public Service Announcement – SCAM ALERT
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a scam involving someone falsely claiming to be one of our deputies—possibly using names like “Lt. Burner” or “Sgt. Bonniville.”