The the Internal Revenue Service contacted Kinston Police Department actively investigating a large-scale gold-based fraud scheme in which a Kinston resident was victimized.
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Former CNA Arrested in Kinston Healthcare Fraud Investigation
In November 2024, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Signature Healthcare in reference to a reported fraud. A preliminary investigation determined that a certified nursing assistant (CNA), identified as 45-year-old Hildares Parker-Greene, unlawfully obtained debit card information belonging to a patient and used the information to make unauthorized purchases.
Two Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation at Local Convenience Store
On January 13, 2026, narcotics detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE), arrested a 32-year-old Lenoir County male and a 34-year-old Lenoir County female at the Star Mini Mart located on Poole Road.
Sentencing Update: Two Plead Guilty to Providing Contraband to Inmates
Shaniqua Reed, 37, of Magnolia, and LaDarius Hines, 26, of Kinston, each appeared in Lenoir County Superior Court today, where they pleaded guilty to one felony count of Providing Contraband to Inmates.
Attempted robbery reported at Maysville Hardee’s
At approximately 6:15 this morning the Jones County Sheriff's Office responded to Hardee's in Maysville, NC for an attempted robbery and assault.
Woman charged after trespassing complaint on East Washington Avenue
On January 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Inmate Charged with Drug and Contraband Offenses
Morgan Williams was brought to the Lenoir County Detention Center by Probation and Parole on December 29, 2025, on a parole violation.
Jones County Woman Arrested Following Copper Theft Investigation
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a Jones County woman was arrested following an investigation into multiple copper thefts that occurred in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On Saturday, January 3rd, a registered sex offender was arrested in New Hanover County for failing to report a change of address, as required by law.
Holiday Enforcement Operation in Lenoir County Leads to 88 Charges, Multiple Arrests
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Governor’s Highway Safety Program Crash Reduction Team hosted an operation on the Western Side of Lenoir County Saturday, January 3, 2026 as the annual GHSP Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign came to an end.
Man Arrested During Disturbance and Assault on Officer
On January 4, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Trianon Street.
Kinston man charged twice in two days in indecent exposure case
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence on Hardee Road in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
Second Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3800 block of Pecan Grove Circle in reference to a suspicious death. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene, and the General Investigations Division initiated an extensive investigation.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered; One Arrest Made
On December 30, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift deputies and Detectives located a vehicle in the Lowe’s parking lot that had been reported stolen and entered into NCIC by the Wilmington Police Department.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Lenoir County Murder
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Brenda Kay Mills, age 19.
Lenoir County Man Arrested Following Three-Month Investigation
A Lenoir County man was arrested Monday following a three-month investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
Dover Man Arrested Following Disturbance and Assault on Deputy
On December 21, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift deputies responded to the area of Tower Hill Road and Dunn Family Road after a male subject requested assistance, reporting he was being chased.
DWI and Felony Flee to Elude Arrest in La Grange
On December 24, 2025, D-Shift patrol units with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Charger at the intersection of East Washington Street and U.S. 70 in La Grange. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed, leading deputies on a brief pursuit within the town limits.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Highlights Proactive Enforcement by CRT and SCARR
During the holiday week, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) and Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) team were actively involved in multiple enforcement actions, demonstrating the department’s proactive approach to public safety.
Employee Charged Following Theft Investigation at Local Business
On December 2, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D-Shift deputies responded to 1101 W. New Bern Road (Fuel Warehouse) in reference to a report of lost money.